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If you’re a real estate investor, you know how important it is to optimize every dollar. Retirement accounts like 401(k)s, IRAs, and even solo 401(k)s are powerful tools for building…
Whether you want to invest directly or passively in out-of-state real estate, you have several options. I’ve invested using most of these strategies myself, and some are definitely easier than…
I don’t know when the next recession will strike. It could come over the next year, or in five years from now. But I do know that sooner or later,…
Many of you may have seen the low-buy year—or even no-buy year—trend on social media. I’m jumping on the bandwagon and setting some ground rules for myself as I embark…
If you invest right, real estate can offer asymmetric returns: high potential returns with relatively low risk. Sure, it requires a degree of skill, but by investing alongside others in…
the traditional retirement model just doesn’t work well. To put it bluntly, the math sucks. I can do better—and so can you.
There's no "fast track" to financial freedom, but with careful steps and a goal, it's certainly possible to do it in five years.
2013 was a pivotal year for our hosts. Scott was fresh out of college and just beginning his journey to financial independence, while Mindy and her husband were well on…
We explore the advantages and disadvantages of these diversification strategies.
As real estate conditions continue to tighten, investors are turning to ATMs for steady cash flow.
Good real estate investors know that diversification is important. These five alternative investments are great ways to diversify.
Earning financial independence requires making sacrifices that not many talk about.
Whether you're a student or have kids about to enroll, these tips provide a great start to the financial independence journey.
