Rental properties in the right location and with the right numbers are incredible vehicles to take you to financial independence. But without getting both of those factors right, rental properties may not work well. So, in a prior article, I shared how to find the right location. In this article, I’m going to show how to find [Continue Reading]
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey
( Print | Ebook | Audiobook) What I Like About the Book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was a book that came into my life at the perfect time. I remember “borrowing” it from my dad’s bookshelf right after college (I don’t think he ever got it back!). It blew me way at the time because it was [Continue Reading]
The Financial Runway – A Three-Step Blueprint for Early Financial Freedom
[Chad: This is a guest post from Scott Trench, the VP of Operations at BiggerPockets.com. I met Scott through my writing at Bigger Pockets, and I was quickly impressed with his intelligence, ambition, and quick progress towards financial independence before his 30th birthday. Scott recently published a book with the lessons from his experience called Set [Continue Reading]
The Ultimate Battle of Housing: A Dream Home vs House Hacking
This article is about the choice between a dream home and something called house hacking. It’s an ultimate battle to see which housing choice is smarter financially. It’s also about how you can have both your dream home and amazing wealth if you wait until the right time to make your purchase. A good or a bad [Continue Reading]
Friday Fab Five – Q&A With Warren Buffett, House Hacking Interview, & Your Money or Your Life
The Friday Fab Five is a series where I share five recommended articles, books, or resources. I read & study A LOT about real estate, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and life. The Friday Fab Five are some of my favorites that I think are worth your time. Here is this week’s Friday Fab Five. Enjoy! 1. Your [Continue Reading]
The Trade-Up Plan – How to Retire in 8 Years Using Tax-Free Exchanges
This article is about the Trade-Up Plan, which shows you how to quickly build a portfolio of rental properties with strong cash flow using 1031 exchanges. In the sections that follow, I’ll first share the basics steps of the Trade-Up Plan. Then I’ll give you a detailed example that begins with $34,000 in savings and within [Continue Reading]
Destination Financial Independence – The Peak and Plateaus of Early Retirement
I’ve never climbed extreme mountains. The idea of risking hypothermia, frostbite, and deadly falls never appealed to me. But I do love the outdoors, hiking, and ascending less risky peaks. And I love comparing the climb towards financial independence to the thrill of climbing a real mountain. But there’s a problem comparing financial climbs to real climbs. [Continue Reading]
How One Investor Earned Low-Risk, 12% Returns With Private Lending
Today I’m sharing a guest post by Dyches Boddiford about how to become a private money lender (aka hard money lender) in real estate. This is a real estate investing niche that I plan to do more of myself in the coming years. So, one of my selfish reasons for reaching out to Dyches was [Continue Reading]
Friday Fab Five – Mr. Money Mustache Interview, Advice For College Grads, & Economic Optimism
The Friday Fab Five is a series where I share five recommended articles, books, or resources. I read & study A LOT about real estate, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and life. The Friday Fab Five are some of my favorites that I think are worth your time. Here is this week’s Friday Fab Five. Enjoy! 1. Mr. [Continue Reading]
From Accidental Landlord to Positive Cash Flow (With Lessons Learned)
[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. Be sure to comment below if you enjoyed it or if you have questions for the investor.] This profile is from Craig, a blogging friend of mine from the [Continue Reading]
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