Tag: Real Estate
Why Real Estate is the I.D.E.A.L. Investment
What makes real estate such a huge draw to investors? There are many other assets to invest in such as stocks and gold, so why has real estate built so many fortunes over the years? To understand how real estate makes so many investors rich, you have to first understand the basics of real estate.…
How to Leverage Real Estate at any Age
Something I often hear is that you need a lot of money to get involved with real estate. And yes that is true if you are talking about certain types of commercial real estate or multi-family homes. I like to think of real estate as more of a mindset than a physical entity. Your goal…
Real Estate Investing 101
So you would like to be a real estate investor? Real estate investing is a sure-fire way to create, maintain, or grow wealth- not only for yourself but for future generations as well. I guess you are wondering how to get started in the land of real estate. There are so many ways to invest…
How to leverage the VA Loan to buy two homes
You can actually own two homes, concurrently, that were purchased with VA Loans. The verbiage of the VA Loan says that you have to pay off a home in order to purchase another. However, it is not really clear that you can use up to your full VA Loan limit, even if it is across…
My $35,000 a month retirement plan
Over the last 15 months, my wife and I have been optimizing our lifestyle and finances to prepare for our future lives. We have cut down on household and entertainment expenses. We have begun to generate income outside of our standard jobs. And finally, we have began to invest in a balanced investment portfolio. Now,…
How to invest in Real Estate without buying a home: Fundrise
Kris and I own 3 real estate properties. We are able to leverage our real estate assets to generate income. However, I still like to have real estate in my investment portfolio. I use a company called Fundrise. I started investing in September 2019. You have to invest $1000 to get into the program. Fundrise…
We own 3 homes and someone pays all of our mortgages
I am a firm believer that renting out rooms is the ultimate life hack. It takes some getting used to and it is not for everyone. But if you can pull it off, it has almost unlimited potential. It is a great way to generate income and build wealth. Here is how we leverage rentals…
Building Family Wealth: Real Estate
Real Estate is the easiest investment vehicle to understand. However, it is also the hardest to get into. Right now, Kris and I have 3 homes. One in Arizona and two in Florida. My lovely mother also said she will leave us her home in Arizona as well. The best feeling in the world is…