REAL ESTATE

Fast-Track FI by “Gamifying” Your Finances and Making Your Own Luck

The combination of saving money and buying rentals is a recipe for reaching financial independence much faster than you thought possible. Just ask today’s guest,

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Are the Suburbs a Soul-Crushing Abomination?

In This Article In my previous article on the uniquely American suburbs, I delved into their controversial history. Here, I’ll focus on the political and

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Yes, You Can “Short-Term” Rent Your FHA Property—But You Need to Extend the Timeline

In This Article FHA mortgages offer an excellent opportunity to buy a home due to their low down payment and lenient credit score criteria. However,

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The Problem With Cash for Retirement Planning—And How Real Estate Solves It

In This Article “I saved up a million dollars—and all I got was this lousy $40,000 a year.” That’s the metaphorical T-shirt that the average

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4 States W/ the Strongest Economies and Investing Potential

We talk a lot about the overall housing market, but what about the best states to invest in real estate? A state on the East

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Improve Your Real Estate Returns by Optimizing Your Existing Properties When Deals Are Hard To Find

In This Article Key Takeaways When new real estate deals are scarce, optimizing your current portfolio is crucial for maximizing value. Start by defining your

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What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for Short-Term Rentals?

In This Article Key Takeaways Homeowner’s insurance typically doesn’t cover Airbnb rentals. You’ll need extra coverage, such as landlord or short-term rental insurance.    Airbnb’s insurance

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How to Reach FIRE Based on Your Income ($45K

What does it mean to “win” financially in your income bracket? To us, the end goal is always FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), and if

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5 Tech Tools for Short-Term Rentals to Amp Up Your Business

In This Article As short-term rental (STR) hosts, we balance a million things at once—guest communications, bookings, cleanings, and, occasionally, reminding guests that “no, your

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Why I Continue to Buy REITs Instead of Rental Properties

In This Article Last October, I wrote an article explaining why I had stopped buying rental properties to buy real estate investment trusts (REITs) instead.