Student Loan Hacking: How to Leverage Federal Forbearance
Monday, February 08
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a wake of damage throughout our society, from taking loved ones too soon to the millions of jobs lost due to restrictions intended to limit the virus’ spread. To stem the economic impact, the federal government has taken numerous unprecedented steps. One of these st...
Fighting Lifestyle Inflation
Sunday, October 25
What is the first thing that many people do when receiving a bonus or a pay raise? “Treat yo self!” It is extremely easy to take that extra hard-earned money and splurge, such as subscribing to that add-on for your cell phone or adding those extra television channels. What makes it all the more d...
The Importance of Systems - For Beginners
Friday, October 16
Without structure, the average person tends to follow the path of least resistance. We procrastinate, get lazy, and don’t achieve our full potential. I have noticed this in myself as I continue my own investment and real estate journey. The BiggerPockets podcast has a number of great shows that ...
Brilliance in the Basics
Friday, September 13
Any complex system can be broken down into small, actionable, steps that, when combined, will lead to the larger result you are looking for. Building a rental portfolio is no different. Properties must be identified and located, financing must be secured, and tenants must be placed. Complacency m...
Staying Motivated Over the Long Haul
Friday, July 12
Investing is a marathon. Our long term success is dependent on the sum of every decision we make over a lifetime. Especially for the part time investor, it is easy to get pumped up immediately before and after each purchase. However, like a circadian rhythm, the motivation ebbs in the following m...
New versus Old - is it worth the price?
Monday, June 17
One of the most unpredictable expenses in the rental property realm is maintenance and repair. The best we can do is budget for what we expect is a reasonable allotment of monthly income and keep it available to pay for these expense when they arise. One of the biggest factors that can affect how...