Investing Strategies
Hard Money Loans – Hard Money Loan Private Financing
Hard money loans can be a great option for real estate investors looking to get into the real estate game and use other’s money to do it! When investing in one or many properties as a borrower, hard money is an option that many will consider trying to get their hands on. With private money […]
15 min readHow to find Seller Financing Deals
Find seller financing deals quickly. Investing in real estate can be a big leap for some with low cash on hand, but seller financing can save you money. Ultimately, you want your money to work for you. A motivated home seller will consider this type of creative financing terms for the sale of their home […]
10 min readReal estate cash flow – What is it and how to maximize property cash flows?
Using real estate to maximize cash flow is a calculated, well thought out process that can be made easy by following evaluation steps! Rental properties can generate both positive and negative cash flow depending on a variety of factors. To calculate the cash flow from a rental property, you must first understand your expenses, income, […]
16 min readWho’s Right: Dave Ramsey or Robert Kiyosaki?
There is a lot of discussion in the real estate investing world about the teachings of Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki– and who is correct in achieving financial freedom. Research is one of the first things you do when you start your journey to financial freedom. Google, youtube, pick up some books and start reading, […]
4 min readTerm Insurance is NOT Cheaper than Properly Designed Whole Life Insurance
You heard it here folks, term insurance is not cheaper than a policy I create with whole life insurance. I repeat, “than a policy I create with whole life insurance.” I can’t speak for the myriads of other agents who draft a poor product- and for our purposes most of them do. Marylou from Big […]
6 min readDon’t Overlook Turnkey Properties
Turnkey properties are often overlooked in the world of real estate investing. They tend to play second fiddle to investments like the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy or wholesaling. Turnkey rental properties could be the perfect avenue to get into (and continue) real estate investing. While turnkey companies operate differently with […]
5 min readPassive Income for Beginners: Why Real Estate Is the Best Investment
Did you know that 35% of Americans rent their homes? This means that there are plenty of opportunities for real estate investors. Renting out a home is one of the best ways to generate passive income for beginners, but it isn’t the only trick in the book! Are you interested in learning how to become […]
5 min readRetirement Accounts vs Real Estate Investing
Written by: Rent to Retirement We’ve all heard the fable: would you rather have $1,000,000 today or have a penny double every day for 30 days? What if we changed the question to would you rather contribute $200 per month for 30 years to a retirement account or $200 per month towards real estate? Would […]
6 min readInvesting in Land: Opportunities That Will Keep You on Solid Ground
Other than gold, land has been one of the best and time-honored investments a person can make. Even though the market can be volatile in the short term, the value of a piece of land only trends upwards in the long term. Also, like gold, land investments can never zero out. Forex, stock, and even […]
6 min readHow to Become an LP
Have you ever run into roadblocks or barriers to entry when considering investing in real estate? Does your busy life or work schedule limit your ability to invest in flipping houses or other active investing strategies that seem to take a lot of time? If so, have you considered “passive” investing? Becoming a limited partner […]
6 min readPersonal Finances: The Foundation for REI
By Rent To Retirement | April 5, 2022 Real estate investing has tremendous upside and remains one of the most advantageous wealth building strategies. Beyond purchasing a property and allowing it grow in value over time, you can see passive income, tax benefits, and protection against inflation, just to name a few. If you google “how to […]
4 min readHow to Grow Your Thrift Savings Plan
If you are a military member or federal civilian, you may be wondering how you can grow your Thrift Savings Plan retirement system. This is a lucrative retirement plan that involves simple index funds so that it is easy to understand and access for federal and military employees. However, knowing how to grow a thrift […]
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