Renting vs. buying a house: when it comes to FIRE, many people assume that you must own a home and preferably have it paid off to reach financial freedom. But is this really true? With renting so much cheaper than buying in 2024, would it be wiser to rent a place and send the savings to your investment accounts? Today, we’re tackling this topic and a few oth ... Show More
Today
Both Own Liquor Stores. One Makes $300K. The Other Makes $2.1M. What Went Wrong?
In this episode, Ashley Kehr and Tim Delaney share their very different experiences owning and operating liquor stores, from starting a business during COVID to buying an existing store and dealing with the realities of employees, cash flow, inventory, suppliers, and day-to-day m ... Show More
56m 28s
Sep 1
The Brutal Cost of $50M in Real Estate by Age 31
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Nic Morales shares how his experience working for the NFL led him into real estate investing and ultimately to managing a $50 million portfolio. He reveals the challenges, financing strategies, operational demands, and hard less ... Show More
56m 52s
Aug 28
5 Kids, Modest Income, and $1M Net Worth in 7 Years
In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Dave shares how he and his family went from no real savings to building more than $1 million in net worth in just seven years while raising five kids on a median income. Dave explains how he used side hustles, aggressive saving, ... Show More
54m 10s
Jun 2023
How to Achieve FIRE By Income (Are You on Track?)
Do you want to retire early? If so, do you know what it is going to take to get there? To know if FIRE is right for you, you need to be aware of common blind spots, pitfalls, and know how far your savings rate will get you at different levels of income.
Jump start your journey w ... Show More
45m 11s
Nov 2025
Housing Security: The Underappreciated Benefit of Owning In A Rising Rent World
The debate between owning and renting will go on forever — it all depends on your stage in life, finances, and lifestyle. But as you get older, one thing becomes clear: housing security matters more than ever. The last thing you want in retirement is to be forced out of your neig ... Show More
10m 4s
Jul 2022
15: Renting vs. Buying a House: Which Makes More Sense in 2022? w/Ken Johnson
Renting vs buying a house. It’s an easy decision. If you have the option to buy, you should buy. Shouldn’t you? That line of thinking, according to Ken Johnson, real estate economics expert, can cost you a lot of money. His team at Florida Atlantic University, along with other da ... Show More
1h 12m