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How to Attract Family Renters: Proven Strategies for Landlords

The Big Picture to Attract High-ROI Family Renters: Safe neighborhoods and good schools top families’ wish lists. Kid-friendly properties with fenced yards near parks win family hearts. Flexible, longer leases…

How to Create a Financial Freedom Plan and Achieve It

The Big Picture on Creating a Financial Freedom Plan: Financial independence is achieved through a series of stages, beginning from a negative net worth and progressing through financial solvency, stability,…

Total Financial Freedom and How To Achieve It

The Big Picture on Total Financial Freedom: Financial independence is achieved through a series of stages, beginning from a negative net worth and progressing through financial solvency, stability, and halfway…

Better Money Habits: Save Money and Build Wealth for FIRE

The Big Picture on Developing Better Money Habits: Strategies like house hacking, moving to a lower-cost area, and getting rid of a car can significantly reduce major expenses, accelerating wealth…

Invest in Real Estate with a 401(k): Everything You Need to Know

The Big Picture on How to Invest in Real Estate With a 401(k): Publicly traded REITs, borrowing from a 401(k), and using self-directed IRAs or 401(k)s are some of the…

Self-Insured vs. Fully Insured: What Is Self Insuring?

The Big Picture on Going Self-Insured vs Fully Insured: Self-insurance allows individuals to set aside funds for any emergency, offering flexibility that specific insurance policies do not. By self-insuring, individuals…

The Debt Snowball Method, FIRE, and Real Estate Investing

The Big Picture On Debt Snowball Method, FIRE, and Real Estate Investing: Focus on paying off the smallest debts first while making minimum payments on larger ones. Quickly eliminating small…

How to Become a Property Manager: And How It Makes You a Better Investor

The Big Picture On Becoming a Property Manager Property managers handle leasing, tenant communication, maintenance, and finances. Meet requirements (age, education, residency, licensing), develop skills (organization, communication), and consider certifications…

Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House – Making the Right Call

The Big Picture On Deciding to Whether to Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House: Carefully evaluate the return on investment of purchasing a home versus paying off existing…

Landlord Security Deposit Mistakes: Costly Errors to Avoid

The Big Picture On The Common and Costly Mistakes Landlords Make With Security Deposits Protect yourself from tenant disputes by meticulously documenting the property’s condition during move-in and move-out inspections.…