6 Ways I’ve Diversified My Passive Portfolio in Search of “Perfection”
Every time I’ve tried to get “clever” and pick “the next hot investment,” life crammed some humble pie down my throat. I don’t do that anymore. In my stock investments,…
Diversifying Your Investments
Why Debt Funds May Be the Millionaire Shortcut You’re Overlooking
Most investors are chasing the wrong thing. Equity returns are delayed. Savings account interest is fading. And market volatility makes every dollar feel like a gamble. Yet one vehicle quietly…
Fractional Vacation Homes: The Future of Ownership?
Midnight Zillow and the Great Dream Gap Laptop open, clock hitting 12:07 a.m., and you’re 10 pages deep on Zillow. A French farmhouse in Napa. A slope-side modern house in…
6 Ways to Invest Out-of-State This Year
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…
These Real Estate Investments Will Help Protect You From Recessions
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,…
How Much of Your Net Worth Should Each Real Estate Investment Make Up?
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…
FIRE in 2024: What We’d Do Differently If We Started Over Today
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…
The Pros and Cons of Diversifying Your Investments with Stocks and Bonds
We explore the advantages and disadvantages of these diversification strategies.
Here’s Why Real Estate Investors Are Turning to ATMs For Diversification
As real estate conditions continue to tighten, investors are turning to ATMs for steady cash flow.
Top 5 Alternative Investments for Real Estate Investors in 2024
Good real estate investors know that diversification is important. These five alternative investments are great ways to diversify.
The Rational Investor’s Case Against Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts can’t fathom why Bitcoin will fail. If you tell them that you’re not investing in Bitcoin or other cryptos, they look at you like an uneducated investor, a…
Invest in Real Estate or Start a Franchise: Which Investment Opportunity Suits You?
Real estate and franchising are two popular investment options offering significant financial returns. Both allow you to earn passive income, enjoy tax benefits, and benefit from regular cash flow. However,…
Warren Buffett Is Wrong: Diversification Isn’t Just for Ignorant Investors
The so-called Oracle of Omaha said that diversification is protection against ignorance, but isn't this strategy a necessary part of intelligent investing? Here's why diversification, especially in real estate, is…
