How People Get Rich With Real Estate
Is real estate investing really as lucrative as people make it out to be?
In today’s post, we do a detailed breakdown of the path to wealth through buying real estate.
Is real estate investing really as lucrative as people make it out to be?
In today’s post, we do a detailed breakdown of the path to wealth through buying real estate.
The ability to correctly assess and manage vacancy is one of the most important factors that will determine your success as a real estate investor. The good news is that managing vacancy is not rocket science. The bad news, however, is that it’s a skill that comes with experience. For those just starting out in …
Effective Vacancy Management In Your Property Portfolio Read More »
The other day, I had a call from my relationship banker across the pond. Now, I have no idea why I have a relationship banker. I’m far, far away from meeting the definition of an ultra-high-net-worth individual, for whom such niceties are usually reserved. I’ll take it as far as to say I am reasonably …
Of the many conceptual arguments playing out in the personal finance space, buying versus renting has got to be one of the longest-running ones. Based on what I have seen over the past couple of years, the “buyers” represent a solid majority. After all, most folks who have achieved financial independence own their own house. …
My long-running pet peeve with real estate investing is the extent to which some people oversimplify it. What I’ve found over the years is that more often than not, these very same people are trying to sell you something. Usually, it’s an online course or some prime land in Florida. What could possibly go wrong? …
The Most Important Number In Real Estate Investing Read More »
One of my best friends happens to be a wildly successful real estate investor. Picking up the baton of a family business, he built up a neat little empire of apartment buildings and commercial properties – all by the age of 40. He also happens to hate the stock market. To him, it just doesn’t …
How To Choose Between Real Estate And The Stock Market Read More »
Ever since starting this blog, I haven’t been shy about sharing my views on real estate investing. On one hand, it is one of the most effective ways to build wealth for retail investors. The first property we bought generated a whopping 19% annualized return over a decade. You simply don’t get to those levels …
Why (And How) I Bought More Real Estate In A Pandemic Read More »
The day has finally arrived. On Easter Monday, with our son dozing off for his afternoon nap and our daughter mesmerized by yet another episode of Peppa, I have finally managed to sneak into the home office and update the spreadsheet. Over the past few years, I have become far less dogmatic on tracking our …
Key Reflections And Takeaways From Our Most Recent Net Worth Update Read More »