Should I Pay Off My Student Loan or Invest in Real Estate?
Many people have asked: should I pay off my student loans or take that money to invest in real estate? This is a great question with no right or wrong…
Personal Finance
Strong personal finance and financial literacy lays the groundwork for much investing and business success. Here, you'll find hundreds of articles written by personal finance experts on topics like saving, earning more, and investing. A strong knowledge of personal finance can seriously expedite your real estate investing career. A great credit score, some cash in the bank, and strong stable income can be invaluable assets for those looking to begin or add to their real estate portfolio. For a more in-depth discussion and debate about best practices in personal finance, you may want to check out the Personal Finance Forum.
How to Choose the Smartest Credit Cards to Use for Your Spending Habits
Ever have the nagging thought that maybe you could be earning more points, more rewards, or even cash back on your credit card? You're probably right! All it takes is a…
The 30-Something’s Guide to Financial Freedom
Trying to impress the world is a trap for 20-somethings. Let go of it in your 30s, and start focusing on your own priorities. You can have any life you…
How to Retire From a $50,000 Job on Just $25,000 of Rental Cash Flow
There is an unfortunate, intimidating misconception among those who aspire to achieve financial independence through cash flowing real estate. Many believe that to reach the "Promise Land," your passive income…
The Unspoken Problem With Financial Freedom Few People Acknowledge
Financial freedom—it's many people's goal, and we see it glorified in the media all the time. But few talk about a certain issue that may come with achieving financial independence.…
How to Build Credit From Scratch
Understanding how to build credit is critically important. A good credit score allows one to take advantage of leverage (aka debt such as loans) in order to build wealth. To…
No Credit? Bad Credit? 6 Steps to Fix Your Finances
Do you know how to build credit? Forty percent of Americans do not have $400 saved for emergencies. Too many of us are living paycheck to paycheck, saving little to…
5 Steps You Can Take TODAY to Fix Your Finances
Worry about money frequently? If so, are you doing anything to change your situation? These five simple steps are completely doable and will help you straighten out your finances in…
Invest in Real Estate Using Your Roth IRA
You’ve considered investing in real estate as a way to build your wealth, whether through flipping properties, renting or leasing, or hanging onto it long-term in hopes of its value…
Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck—Here’s How
If you want to stop living paycheck to paycheck and find yourself with extra money that you can invest in a better future for yourself, I can show you exactly…
Extreme Budgeting Tips: Save Up a Down Payment Fast
You can’t (or at least shouldn’t) borrow every penny to buy investment properties—or a home, for that matter. So, you need some of your own cash in the game, like…
How to Stop Being Broke—Instantly
There really isn’t anything profound to say. This is not a complex or difficult problem to solve on paper. It's simple: you’re broke because of your poor financial decisions. You…
Should You Fire Your CPA?
Tax laws are set up in real estate investors' favor. Have you been overpaying? Hiring a CPA is a great start—but making sure that CPA is well versed in tax strategy…
