Podcast Episode #172 – Mark O. Haroldsen began investing in real estate in the early 1970s, and within 4 years at age 30 had achieved financial freedom. He went on to write a book called How to Wake Up the Financial Genius in You, which has since sold over 2 million copies. In this interview, [Continue Reading]
Archives for June 2021
How to Calculate Internal Rate of Return (IRR) For Real Estate Investing
This video explains what an internal rate of return (IRR) is and how you can use it to evaluate real estate investments (including how to use the formula in an Excel or Google Slides spreadsheet). You’ll also get practical examples of both unleveraged and leveraged internal rates of return and the pros and cons of [Continue Reading]
The Income Floor – A Sturdy Foundation For Financial Independence
Episode #171 – How do you create enough income from investments to pay all your expenses AND never run out? One strategy is called the income floor. In this episode, Coach Carson explains the challenge of living off investments, what an income floor is, why it’s helpful, and how you can build one using real [Continue Reading]
The 12 Best FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Podcasts
What are the best FIRE (financial independence, retire early) podcasts? In this post, I’ll share the ones I think are worth your time listening to. But first, in case you’re new to this topic let me explain a little more about the FIRE movement itself. What is the FIRE Movement? The FIRE movement has [Continue Reading]
Early Financial Independence by Living & Investing in a Small City
Episode #169 – After the loss of a family member, Tiffany & Mark decided in their early 30s to quit their jobs, move back to their hometown, and prioritize time with their family. In this interview, Coach discusses their journey of paying off their personal debt, investing in long-distance rental properties, and eventually becoming full-time [Continue Reading]