Investing

What’s your financial independence number (FI/FIRE number)? Are you being too conservative, or are you cutting things close? Do you even have one? Today, we’re taking a deep dive into this hotly debated topic to help you build a nest egg…

After a strong case of “mommy guilt” working as an assistant principal, pregnant with her second child, Deba Douglas knew she needed a way out of the rat race. A run-in with Rich Dad Poor Dad prompted her to begin saving so she could start…

In This Article Key Takeaways Homeowner’s insurance typically doesn’t cover Airbnb rentals. You’ll need extra coverage, such as landlord or short-term rental insurance.   Airbnb’s insurance offerings, like Host Damage Protection…

In This Article Key Takeaways Homeowner’s insurance typically doesn’t cover Airbnb rentals. You’ll need extra coverage, such as landlord or short-term rental insurance.   Airbnb’s insurance offerings, like Host Damage Protection…

Ready to buy your first rental property in 2023? If you’re going to reach financial independence, retire early, and own your time, you better get started. But you can’t build a rental property portfolio without buying your first, second, or…

In this article A common question on the BiggerPockets forums goes something like this, “I have $50,000 and looking to invest in real estate. How should I start?” In normal times, my advice would nine times out of 10 be house…

Want more real estate tax deductions? If you’re a savvy investor, you can use the tax code to avoid income tax, keep more money, and grow your portfolio even faster. But it’s hard to do so without a rock-solid CPA behind you. Thankfully, we…

A FSBO (For Sale By Owner) seller wants to move forward with your offer—that’s great news! But first, they have asked you to pull comps (comparable sales). Believe it or not, this is something you can use to your advantage. Of course,…

Land investing may be the newest way to make cash flow in today’s increasingly difficult housing market. With more and more investors fighting over real estate deals that break even at best, land investors are sitting pretty, with an almost…

In this article Do Americans really vote with their feet, leaving high-tax states in favor of low-tax states? While most people don’t move often—and many never leave their home state—we can look at trends and patterns among those…