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 [Continue Reading]
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!), [Continue Reading]
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 [Continue Reading]
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, [Continue Reading]
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 experience is extremely [Continue Reading]
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 [Continue Reading]
Big Shifts Ahead: Huge Demographic Changes That Affect Real Estate Investing
Every once in a while I read a book that’s just so interesting and relevant that I can’t stop talking about it. My wife gets an earful, and then I figure out a way to bring it up in random conversations. Big Shifts Ahead: Demographic Clarity For Business by John Burns & Chris Porter is one of [Continue Reading]
How This Busy Mom Found Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing
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 Kat Horn from the blog cashflowkat.com. I found her blog fairly recently, and I loved her sense of humor and inspiring real estate investing [Continue Reading]
The Baby Steps to Your First Rental, Flip, or Wholesale Property (6 Case Studies)
Have you heard the old expression that your first time is always the hardest? With buying your first (or next) real estate investment, this is very true. It’s like taking those first steps as a baby. You’re bound to be wobbly and unsure of yourself early on. But sometimes all you need is an example of [Continue Reading]
How to Buy Your First Investment Property As Your Home
Have you found it tough to buy your first investment property? If so, this article is written specifically for you. I will share 6 real examples of how new investors bought their first investment properties. The common theme with all 6 examples is that they used their home (aka principal residence) to help them get [Continue Reading]
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