A few years ago I was talking to a real estate coaching client who was extremely anxious about his finances. The details have been changed for his privacy, but let’s…

Wondering how much you need to save for retirement? The math isn’t exactly rocket science. But you do need to understand the concept of safe withdrawal rates to run the…

Before turning 30, Dandan Zhu reached financial independence and quit her day job. She still does some recruiting work and real estate investing on her own terms — but why…

Heard the acronym ADU thrown around recently, and wonder what it means? Or, for that matter, what the term accessory dwelling unit means? They go by many names: guest house,…

Ever considered investing in rural real estate? Most real estate investors haven’t. Which is precisely why rural properties offer so many advantages compared to their urban counterparts. Consider the following…

You’ve probably seen condemned signs on houses. But how do properties become condemned, and what do you need to know as a buyer or seller? There is likely a condemned…

When you think of wealthy individuals, do you think of playboy heirs and vapid heiresses? Perhaps slovenly lottery winners? People who just stumbled or lucked their way into wealth? Maybe…

For most real estate investors, coming up with the next down payment for a rental property is the greatest barrier to buying. Nowhere is the adage “It takes money to…

Rental properties offer better protection against recessions than most investments. But that doesn’t make them completely recession-proof. As you look for ways to protect your portfolio from future recessions, here’s…

With inflation soaring at levels not seen since 1981, everyone wants to invest in assets that protect against inflation. Assets like, say, real estate. But real estate is expensive, costing…