Hi folks,I'm trying to help locate an appropriate financial planning/analyst resource. Someone with experience analyzing and making recommendations re: existing investment property portfolio... and making adjustments/...
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Every time I talk to novice or new investor who is just starting out, I ask them what's your goal. I believe in goals whether personal or financial goals. Without a goal in mind, it's hard to plan and take action righ...
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As soon as I started my Corporate job, I was told like many others to max out my 401k contributions to take advantage of my Employer match (100% first 3%, 50% next 2%). So I've been contributing 5% the last 5 years. B...
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I am looking to retire in the next few years and my plan is to invest in rental property that generates a cash flow of $150k/year to live on. I currently have about $1,150,000 in savings and another $350k in equity on...
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Is there anyone “retired” in their 30s? Retired, like not working a w-2 job. Maybe vacationing regularly?
I know a lot of people don’t hate their jobs, but I certainly don’t enjoy mine. I know I’m not the only on...
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Is it usually a good idea to hold a portfolio of rental properties during your retirement, or is it smarter to move into safer assets, like bonds? If you are holding rentals during retirement, aren't you risking a pot...
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It is that time of the year; CEA renewal. As a landlord in Oakland for a single condo unit, do you have earthquake insurance? TIA
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Hey all! Just sharing my story with the hope that it will light a fire under some of you, or keep the one you've already got burning hot. Here we go: It all started with a small loan of a million dollars from my dad.....
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My personal goal:1M + Net worth50k/ year in passive income300k in cash for house flipping plus a line of creditThese are my minimum metrics before I would go full-time if I decided to. Just curious what other people's...
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Thinking about some creative financing that would be most beneficial to begin investing. I can borrow 10k through a 401k loan @3.75% payable back over 5 years or use money that I have in an IRA and roll it into a se...