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How Much House Can You Really Afford? 4 Things to Consider
Buying a home—or more than one—is a key component of the American dream. Most first-time home buyers will go to the bank and take out a mortgage without considering how much money they have available to invest in real estate first. Let’s take a closer look at what you need to consider.
Am I Missing Something, or Is Real Estate Investing Really Not That Hard?
Real estate investing is a tried-and-true way to build wealth—if you’re willing to sacrifice, work 80-hour weeks, and network every spare second, right? The truth is, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can have your cash flow and time to enjoy your life, too! How? The answer is simple…
My 3 Favorite Real Estate Investing Strategies (and a Plug for Old-Fashioned Discipline)
Recently someone asked me, “What is the one thing you attribute your success to?” I’ve used many investing strategies, but I believe discipline is the main reason any of them worked. Still, over 30 years, I’ve developed some preferred methods. Here are a few I am convinced work best.
Renting a Home Is Financially Better Than Buying—Wait, What?!
The argument about whether you should rent or buy a primary residence is raging online. Here is my argument for why you shouldn’t be adamantly against renting where you live. That said—and before you bite my head off!—I think you should also consider buying elsewhere!
The 10 Best Places to Buy a Beach House in 2019
Tourists are sure to flock to the coasts in search of sun and sand this summer. Considering investing in a beach house? There are many great beach towns to choose from in the U.S., but some markets will provide a better return on your investment if you plan to use the home as a short-term rental. Here are the top 10.
3 Steps to Design & Print Your Own Custom Planner for Under $10
Tired of planners that promise productivity and organization, but turn out to be similar versions of the same old thing? Everyone works differently—so why shouldn’t your planner be unique like you? Turns out you can make a fancy custom planner much more easily and cheaply than you might think! Here’s how.
