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 [Continue Reading]
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 [Continue Reading]
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 [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]
How to Use 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]
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