A big piece of advice given by many wealthy people and real estate professionals is to simply “get started when you’re young”. This is exactly what our guest has done today. Clayton, a renewable energy worker, travels around the midwest for work, living out of an RV with his partner.
His company grants him a company car, a company phone, a food stipend, a ha ... Show More
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The Financial Independence Step Most People Forget: Estate Planning
Most people know they should have an estate plan, but keep putting it off. In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and special guest Carl Jensen sit down with estate planning attorney Skipton Reynolds to break down everything you need to know about wills, ... Show More
39m 1s
Jun 12
Katie Wants to Quit Her Job. Can They Afford It?
In this Finance Friday episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench analyze whether Katie can step back from work while still making sure that her husband, Jesus, can retire early at 50. They break down the FIRE math, withdrawal strategies, heal ... Show More
55m 17s
Jun 9
What to Do When Most of Your Wealth Is in Company Stock
If you work at a startup or public tech company and have RSUs, stock options, founder shares, or a potential IPO on the horizon, this episode could save you thousands—or even millions—in taxes. Equity compensation can be one of the fastest paths to building wealth, but it can als ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2024
404: Rookie Reply: The Rental Property Expenses You CAN’T Afford to Miss
How do you know if a rental property will make enough cash flow before you buy? Budgeting is KEY. When breaking down a deal, it’s critical that you account for the costs of all capital expenditures (CapEx), maintenance, and repairs. Overlooking an important line item could easily ... Show More
36m 3s
Apr 2023
759: Seeing Greene: The ONE Factor That'll Make or Break Your Rental Property
A rental property doesn’t need to be brand new, have the best amenities, or offer 24/7 property management to do well. An older home can out-cash-flow a new build with one specific factor. So, what is THE key to having a profitable rental property, and why do so many rookie real ... Show More
46m 5s
Jun 2022
189: House Hacking: How to Live for Free and Build Wealth in The Background
House hacking is one of the easiest ways to get into real estate investing. Thanks to its flexible financing options, low down payment loans, and ability to cut your rent in half (or eliminate it), house hacking is truly a phenomenal investing strategy. In short, house hacking is ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2022
619: BiggerNews June: Why "DIY Landlords" Will Win in a Recession w/Laurence Jankelow
What do DIY landlording and inflation have to do with each other? Surprisingly, much more than you would think. As the year progresses and the housing market stays hot, more real estate investors are having trouble finding cash-flowing deals. At the same time, the tenants in thos ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2022
621: Seeing Greene: Is Paying Off My Mortgage Early a Mistake?
Paying off your mortgage early—to some people, this sounds like a dream scenario. But to others, it could be a cash-tastrophe. We can already hear real estate investors yelling out “always use leverage”, “what about the low interest rates!?”, and “you can scale so much quicker!” ... Show More
46m 9s
Jan 2024
353: From Rehab to Real Estate Investor Making $71K/Year from ONE Rental w/Matt McDermott
Making $71,000 per year from ONE rental property is a huge feat for any real estate investor, but it’s even more impressive when you’ve had to work your way from the very bottom. Although today’s guest had to overcome several challenges on his investing journey, his resiliency pa ... Show More
53m 31s
Jul 2020
392: $12,500 per Month in 'Pure Cash Flow' With Todd Baldwin
A $1 million net worth before the age of 30... through frugality and creative real estate investing!
That's what Todd Baldwin's achieved in a few short years, riding the red-hot Seattle housing market by repeat house hacking, renting by the bedroom, and living way below his means ... Show More
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