Written By Paula Pant
You’ve thought about investing in rental properties …
… but the fear of making a huge six-figure mistake holds you back?
You’re not alone.
That “what if I buy a disaster?” feeling is real, especially for beginners.
Imagine walking into a casino and putting $100,000 on red. That’s how some people view real estate investing – as […]
Written By Paula Pant
Hey Gen Z friends,
Welcome to adulting and the world of personal finance! As Generation Z, you have the incredible advantage of time on your side when it comes to investing and reaching financial independence.
Leverage your youth as a time of opportunity and learning, thinking boldly about how to create the financial future you […]
By Paula Pant
Cara made $100,000 in commissions this year, her biggest bonus ever. What should she do with the money if she wants to retire early?
An anonymous caller and his partner have lived in an RV for years. They’re ready to settle. Should they sell most of his investments to purchase raw land and build an off-grid home?
Remy and her husband need to come up with $30,000 for IVF treatments. How do they build their family without breaking the family finances in the process?
Another anonymous caller is upset that the 401k plan he sold his boss on is charging him an Assets Under Management (AUM) fee. Should he keep the 401k at all?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these four questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
Written By Paula Pant
Myth: You need to buy investment real estate in the same city where you live.
Reality: You’re free to buy investment real estate anywhere 👏🏽 you 👏🏽 damn 👏🏽 well 👏🏽 please.
When you choose a location for your rental property, you’re looking at two critical factors: returns and affordability.
Two metrics that express this […]
Written By Paula Pant
“OMG I missed it. I should’ve bought two years ago.” “Am I too late? Are all the good deals gone?” “Look at how much cheaper it used to be. I’m priced out now.” “Isn’t my best bet to wait for a crash?”
Oh my dear friend.
Those sound like remarks made today … […]
Written By Paula Pant
The stock market is hitting new highs. What should we make of this?
This week, the S&P 500 reached yet another record high — marking its fourth consecutive day reaching a new all-time high.
Last Friday (the first of these four consecutive trading days) marked the first time in two years that the S&P 500 […]
By Paula Pant
A caller named “M” wonders if liquidating stocks for a larger down payment makes sense in a high-interest rate environment.
An anonymous caller wants to take a pay cut to pursue his passions. But 75 percent of his net worth is in real estate. Is this too risky?
Tiffanie hasn’t saved enough for early retirement, but she has a plan to use home equity to accelerate her goals. Is this going to work?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
Written By Paula Pant
This week’s Afford Anything blog post is a well-balanced diet:
Robert Kiyosaki predicts a massive crash — [philosophical] Sobering stats about the housing market — [analytical] Secret strategies to save on seasonal shopping — [practical]
The Robert Who Cried Wolf
Famed investor Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, recently caused an […]
By Paula Pant
Should Knoxville use a higher-interest Home Equity Loan (HELOC) to pay off a lower-interest 401k loan?
Joelle’s tenant is interested in a rent-to-own agreement. Is this a good idea from a landlord’s perspective?
A recent wildfire shifted Sharon’s house into a flood zone. Should she sell before FEMA redraws the map and it becomes official?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.
Enjoy!
By Paula Pant
Today we chat with Scott Trench, the CEO and President of BiggerPockets, a real estate investing education company with more than 2 million members.
He joins us to share cutting-edge insights on today’s real estate market. We discuss economic trends, demographic shifts, and talk about how interest rates impact home buyers.
Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, an investor, or simply curious about the housing market, this conversation will shield light on what’s REALLY happening in today’s confusing real estate market.
