Many of you know that I recently returned to the United States after 17 months living with my wife and two daughters in Cuenca, Ecuador. I can’t yet judge the full impact of this amazing experience, but I did want to share and record some insights, experiences, and lessons that are fresh on my mind […]
How a 41-Year-Old Used Multiple Streams of Income to Achieve Financial Independence
In my Investor Profile Series, I use a question & answer format to share the stories of actual real estate investors at different stages of their investing careers. Today’s investor profile is about Joseph Hogue. Joseph has worked in commercial real estate, owned residential rentaI properties, become an equity analyst on Wall Street, and now blogs at […]
News Flash: Real Estate Investing Is Hard (And That’s a Good Thing!)
I love real estate investing. Over the last 15+ years, it’s helped me to pay my bills, build wealth, and produce passive income. And for many reasons, I believe real estate is the best investment vehicle to retire early and more confidently. But I’ve got a news flash for you … real estate investing is also […]
Landlording 101 (or How I Managed 90 Rental Units From Another Country)
My family and I moved to Cuenca, Ecuador for a mini-retirement trip almost 16 months ago. But our rental properties stayed behind in the United States to support us financially. Essentially we became ultra long distance landlords (2,611 miles to be exact!). So, the landlording (aka property management) processes and relationships we built over the […]
How a Recent Full-Time Investor Does Flips, Rentals, & Airbnb (While Having a Blast!)
In my Investor Profile Series, I use a question & answer format to share the stories of actual real estate investors at different stages of their investing careers. Today’s investor profile is about Khristi “Vee” Viktoriany, and you’re in for a treat! I met Khristi when she joined the inaugural group of my Real Estate Start School online class […]
The One Percent Rule – Quick Math For Positive Cash Flow Rental Properties
The one percent rule is an analysis tool used by real estate investors to quickly screen potential rental properties. I briefly covered the one percent rule in How to Run the Numbers Using Back-of-the-Envelope Analysis. But in this article I’ll go into more depth about what it is, when to use it (and when not to!), […]
The Stoic Real Estate Investor – Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Economy
Stoicism – have you heard of it? It was an ancient philosophy of life very popular for hundreds of years in ancient Greece and Rome. But its wisdom applies to us in the modern world. Stoicism can help you to become a better investor and a happier, more fulfilled person. And relevant to the mission […]
From Enlisted in the Navy to 35 Rentals in Only 11 Years
In my Investor Profile Series, I use a question & answer format to share the stories of actual real estate investors at different stages of their investing careers. Today’s investor profile is about Anton Ivanov. This is a story of hard work, grit, and self-education as Anton worked his way from an enlisted career in the Navy, […]
Dave Ramsey Says Debt Is Dumb in Real Estate Investing. Is it True?
“To invest with debt or no debt.” That is the question. Some financial experts like Dave Ramsey suggest never borrowing money except to purchase a primary residence. Dave experienced first-hand the downside risks of debt when he went bankrupt in his 20s. He was actually a real estate investor, so his bad-dad experience is extremely […]
The Ultimate Guide to Using Seller Financing (aka Owner Financing) to Buy Real Estate
Seller financing (aka owner financing) is a way to buy real estate without having to go to the bank. As a real estate investor, it has been an incredible tool for me to acquire rental and flip properties. I’ve often received better interest rates, lower down payments, less risky terms, and most importantly – a […]
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