7 Lessons Learned from Sorting Out My Father’s Estate
Friday, May 08
Many of us don’t consider estate planning when we’re young and healthy, nor do we discuss it with our family before it becomes urgent. This is a mistake, and I learned that the hard way. Although I knew what properties my father owned because I grew up helping him with his rentals, I knew little ...
Private Lender’s Checklist: 12 Tips to Ensure Your Deal is Done Right
Friday, May 01
The first experience I had with private lending was as a borrower. I purchased my first property after college with owner-financing because I didn’t have much in the way of credit history. Through the years, I have been on both sides. I purchased much of my buy-and-hold real estate portfolio with...
How I Went from Launching Rockets to Investing Full-Time
Friday, April 24
Is your goal to leave your “day job” and invest in real estate full-time? Or, are you looking to replace your paycheck with passive income? While many people share these goals, they often approach it differently. For example, I’ve seen people do what I refer to as “burning the ships,” or the Napo...
Investor Stories from the Last Recession & Lessons We Can Apply Today
Friday, April 17
In a time of social distancing (amid the COVID-19 pandemic) sharing stories in real life can be challenging. Fortunately, there are platforms like BiggerPockets where investors can connect and support each other. Whether you’re concerned for your own financial well-being or that of your family m...
HSAs 101: How to Make Money While Securing Your Future Health
Friday, April 03
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, more people are starting to take an in-depth look at their preparedness to cover unexpected medical expenses. While many of us purchase health insurance and set aside reserves for this purpose, the money paid into these accounts is not liquid or accessible fo...
5 Benefits of Investing in Precious Metals
Friday, March 27
In the current state of the world’s affairs, nothing feels certain. With anxiety surrounding the fluctuating markets, stability of income, and changing prices on essential products, finding ways to ensure your financial future is critical. Luckily, self-directed IRAs allow you to hold onto and ...