All Forum Posts by: Christian Gehman

@Taylor L.

Thanks for sharing your alternative strategies, very helpful.

@Dan Heuschele

Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. Now I understand better why some real estate investors out there make this claim about possibly foregoing a 401(k) matching program for better returns. Great advice for the future, too—I will take it!

I've heard from guests on several BP podcasts that 401(k) contributions are very modest investment vehicles and that I should take that money and invest in real estate instead. Jeff Brown on BP podcast #17 claimed that even employer matching 401(k) programs are not worth investing in vs solid real estate investing if you "run the numbers."

I see how just a straight 401(k) with no employer matching might offer very modest long-term returns, which solid real estate investments could easily beat. But is real estate better even than 401(k) with employer match?

I've been at an employer for 3.5 yrs contributing to a 401(k) employer match up to 5%. I find it hard to believe that I'm better off investing in real estate and passing up an employer match. What would it look like to run the numbers on something like this?

I'd love an example or any actual analysis anyone has done on this kind of scenario they would be willing to share? Are you currently passing up a 401(k) employer match? If so, please share why!

I'm a brand new pro member (2 weeks) and have been using the rental property calculator often. I cannot find anywhere this feature to view past reports. Here's what my screen looks like:

Hi,

Brand new to BP Nation. Just joined after watching Brandon Turner's webinar on 12/5 titled "Three Steps to Financial Freedom."

I have a question about his second step, which was to try to grow exponentially: one house the first year, two houses the 2nd year, 4 houses the third year, etc. (for example). I understand how this strategy leads to exponential growth, but how do you execute it?

I have enough money saved up for a down payment on a modest house right now. If I find the right deal, I'll get a place with respectable cash flow, but it won't be enough to generate enough capital to do 2 houses in year 2, 4 in year 3, etc.

Anyone care to share their experience about how they were able to grow exponentially year over year?