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Sep 25, 2024
Depreciation Recapture: Paying Taxes on a Loss 😬
Learn about depreciation recapture and how it can apply even if selling at a loss.


Sep 17, 2024
Here's What Didn't Make the Final Cut in my Bigger Pockets Money Interview
My experience on the Bigger Pockets Money podcast: why I was excited to share my FIRE experience, and what shocked me about the final cut.


Sep 11, 2024
My Money-pit Beach Condo: A Post Mortem ☠️
I thought it would be interesting to do a post-mortem on our beach condo investment to show what went wrong and share some lessons learned.

Jun 5, 2024
Doing vs. Selling
Have you ever noticed the hoards people who make significant money online by selling advice on how to succeed, rather than by succeeding...


May 21, 2024
The Cost of Paradise: $1000/day 🏝️
🏖️ Imagine this: you’re lounging by the pristine pool of your dream vacation home, the sun setting in a blaze of color behind you. It’s...


May 8, 2024
Taking a Critical Look at Real Estate Syndications
Private equity real estate funds and syndications can be a great way to make money, but they can also be a great way to lose all of your...


Mar 12, 2024
What Personal Finance Gurus Get Wrong About Real Estate Investing
In the vast landscape of personal finance influencers, a growing chorus seems to sing the same tune: real estate is a bad investment. I'm...

Mar 8, 2024
The Million Dollar Mistake: How Missing your First Doubling Period can Haunt Your Investment Future 👻
This morning I was pondering whether to compose a dry (but very educational!) post about the Rule of 72 or delve into something a little...

Feb 27, 2024
How does real estate stack up against other investments?
What makes real estate investing worth it? In this article, we explore the differentiators in real estate investing versus the stock market.


Feb 21, 2024
Being a Lone Wolf Beats Following the Pack
When I bought my first rental property back in 2012, I didn’t belong to any real estate investing groups or socialize with other...


Feb 7, 2024
Susan's Real Estate Journey
The beginning: I graduated from graduate school in 2005, ready to jump out into the world bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with tens of...


Feb 7, 2024
Real Estate Investing can be a Path Around the Glass Ceiling
As women, we are often trapped in the societal expectation that we should be giving our time away for free – caring for children, caring...

Jan 30, 2024
Want to Build Wealth Faster than Any Other Strategy? Use these Four Tools.
Susan wrote recently about three main paths to achieving early financial freedom (extreme frugality & saving, growing a profitable...

Jan 24, 2024
Want to be financially free before 65? Traditional Investing isn’t going to get you there.
Society tells us to follow the traditional path: 💪 Start working a 9-5 job when you’re young 💰 Diligently contribute to your 401k...


Dec 4, 2023
It turns out I kind of hate managing Short-Term Rentals.
Breezy beach condos, cozy mountain cabins, and piles of money flooding in. This is the “HGTV” image of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) - and...


Nov 27, 2023
Finding Your Real Estate Investment Identity: A Guide to Personalized Investing
I'll walk you through the important initial questions you should be asking yourself before diving into real estate investing

Nov 17, 2023
How to Do a Financial Self Assessment when Getting Started in Real Estate Investing
This article is Part 1 in a 2-part series to help readers navigate their financial responsibilities when preparing to invest in real...


Nov 4, 2023
Can I save on taxes by spreading my funds over multiple properties?
Caitlin and I are often asked whether it makes more sense from a tax perspective for a real estate investor to put all of their funds...

Oct 17, 2023
Real Estate Investing as the Cornerstone of Financial Literacy
Learning about investing can feel very daunting. What if there was a way to reign in all of the nuanced vocabulary and the endless...

Aug 9, 2023
Do you need to be a finance expert to start real estate investing?
Many people opt not to take their first step in investing because they feel they lack the expertise or experience. But when we let...
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