How Much Real Estate Should Go in My IRA?
The earlier you want to retire, the more proactive you need to be in funding your post-work life. There are many ways to achieve financial independence for early retirement (FIRE).…
Historical Stock Market Return: Average S&P Returns Since 1926
Real estate investors often assume that real estate returns beat stock returns. And it’s often true — check out this study on returns over 145 years in 16 developed countries.…
The Retirement Catch-Up Plan: 7 Steps to Retire in the Next 5-10 Years
As a passive income evangelist, I love this gem from Warren Buffett: “If you don’t find a way to make money in your sleep, you will work until you die.”…
How Greg & His Family Retired Young with Rental Properties
“I wanted to get money out of the way so I could spend my time with kids and a wife (I didn’t yet have.)” Greg Wilson retired recently at 42.…
What Is a Good Credit Score?
Generally, the credit bureaus consider anything over 670 a good credit score. If your score is 671 or higher, you’re doing fairly well. The best credit score and the highest…
What Is a Lien on Property? Understanding Real Estate Liens
Heard the term “lien” thrown around in the context of real estate, but not sure what a lien on property is? Fear not. Despite the official definition being in legalese,…
Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Is Faster for FI & Early Retirement?
If you want to reach financial independence and/or retire early (FIRE) within the next five to ten years, should you invest in real estate or stocks? Both have their advantages…
How to Build Unshakable Confidence as a Real Estate Investor
As a kid, I used to watch Michael Jordan lead his team to professional basketball championships year after year. Before every game winning shot, momentum-shifting defensive play, or pass to…
Real Estate Crowdfunding Investments: The Easiest Way to Diversify?
Real estate investments come with several huge drawbacks. Diversification poses a problem when a median home in the US costs nearly $400,000. Even when you leverage other people’s money and…
State Taxes Comparison: Are Americans Fleeing High-Tax States in 2022?
It turns out Americans really do vote with their feet – especially when it comes to state tax rates. United Van Lines releases a report every year on the prior…