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“I Rented Dirt”: How Scott Replaced His 9-5 Income by Flipping Land

“Oh, I also had a few rental homes, but I mainly rented dirt.” So begins Scott Todd’s story, his journey from corporate manager to land investor to able to cover…

Passive Investment in Real Estate: The Lazy Investor’s Guide

I’ve owned dozens of rental properties since 2005. Today, however, I own none. Why the change of heart? Did I stop believing in real estate as a means to reach…

Make Your Kids Rich by 18 with Real Estate in Tax-Sheltered Accounts

Billionaire investing mogul Warren Buffett once quipped that he wanted to pass on to his children “enough money so that they would feel they could do anything, but not so…

How to Invest in Real Estate with a 401(k)

Want to double down on the tax benefits of real estate investing with your 401(k)? I get it. Fortunately, you have several options for investing in real estate with a…

What Are REO’s? How John Retired Early with Bank-Owned Properties

If you’ve ever wondered “What are REO’s?” just talk to John Soforic. He reached financial independence in his 40s after learning how to buy bank-owned properties, and today owns over…

What Are REO’s? How John Retired Early with Bank-Owned Properties

If you’ve ever wondered “What are REO’s?” just talk to John Soforic. He reached financial independence in his 40s after learning how to buy bank-owned properties, and today owns over…

Roth Conversion Ladders: How to Raid Your Retirement Funds Before 59

Want to tap your retirement accounts earlier than 59 ½? You can withdraw money from your tax-sheltered retirement funds earlier, tax- and penalty-free, using a strategy called a Roth conversion…

House Hacking: 14 Ways to Get Free Housing

I don’t pay a dime for housing. Before that, I only paid around 30% of my mortgage payment. How? By finding ways to have other people pay my housing costs.…

Savings Rate: How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Save to Retire Early?

No matter how much you earn, you won’t build wealth if you spend every penny you bring in. A person who earns $75,000 and saves $25,000 per year will create…

How to Retire at 40 with Real Estate Investments & Stocks

Over a 40-year time horizon, even someone earning minimum wage can become a millionaire. No, really: if you invest $190 per month at an average historical stock market return of…