In today’s episode, I answer two questions about financial independence and the FIRE movement, followed by four questions about rental property investing.
Category: Real Estate
#157: Ask Paula – Can You Force a Rental Property to Cash Flow?
We’re back with another Ask Paula – Real Estate Edition of the show!
In this episode, we cover down payments, cash flow, investing in condo hotels, building a rental on the side of your own house, selling your properties, and whether it’s better to buy actual properties or REITs.
Erin asks:
Would you ever put […]
#150: How I Reached Financial Independence through Real Estate – with Chad Carson
Chad Carson’s friends called him a “nerdjock.”
When former college football linebacker Chad Carson graduated from Clemson University, he decided to start a business. But he didn’t have any money.
He was a 235-pound athlete who attended college on a football scholarship. He graduated debt-free with $1,000 in savings from various odd jobs. He wanted […]
#148: Ask Paula – Should I Sell My House and Invest the Equity?
Welcome to a special episode of Ask Paula!
Today I’m answering questions about real estate investing, and I’ve brought a special guest on the show to join me.
His name is Lucas Hall, and he’s a landlord with 5 properties in three locations (D.C., Virginia and Colorado). He’s also the founder of Landlordology and head […]
#144: Ask Paula – What Do You Think of Real Estate Crowdfunding?
Today I’m answering your real estate questions!
First up, Rich asks:
What are your thoughts on real estate crowdfunding versus investing in a traditional REIT and non-retirement account?
He doesn’t want to give up the time it takes to manage a rental property. He wants to spend more time with family and friends, and […]
#140: Ask Paula – Should I Buy a Rental Property with an HOA?
Should you buy a rental property that mandates HOA payments? How do you adjust for cap rate over the years, as the property’s rent increases with inflation? Should you buy an $88,500 house that rents for $1,250 a month? And can you dive into detail about how you work with contractors and property managers?
I […]
#136: How I Bought 20 Houses, Debt-Free, While Serving Overseas in the Military – with Rich Carey
Rich Carey is a military millionaire. He’s spent his career in the U.S. Air Force; he’s currently stationed in Seoul, South Korea. He was stationed in Germany before this. He’ll retire after this.
Most of his fellow servicemembers, upon taking a military retirement, start a second career. But Rich doesn’t need to. He’s financially independent, […]
#135: Ask Paula – How Can I Get a Downpayment for a Rental Property?
Time to talk about houses! I answer your questions about rental property investing in this week’s episode.
Our first question comes from James, age 25. He lives in Florida, where he bought a $130,000, 3-bedroom, 2-bath condominium in the Class B range as his primary residence. He’d like to buy a second home and rent […]
This was Every Landlord’s Nightmare …
The excellent, the normal, and the terrible. Two weeks ago, I saw them all.
I’d like to share the harrowing story. It’s a story of triumph, resilience, and late-night burritos. A story that immersed three days of my life — and is now over, chapter closed, with nothing else needed for at least another […]
#130: Ask Paula – Should I Sell Stocks to Buy a Rental Property?
Anna and Dave want to get married … eventually. But they want to buy a rental property together first. How should they approach this from a paperwork/legal structure standpoint?
Note: They’re thinking about having one partner purchase the home, with the other partner acting as a lender (with proper paperwork in place). Would this be […]
