If you've ever listened to traditional investing advice, met with a financial advisor, or even started a new job, you've probably been persuaded into the merits of stocks or stock-based retirement plans like the 401k. Today, I want to unpack the paradigm of building wealth through stocks and provide an alternative method for investing: the self-directed IRA.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to share five major drawbacks of investing in stocks, and why a self-directed IRA, in my opinion, comes out on top every time. Click play to hear more about real estate investing vs. stocks!

Banks have been tightening their lending standards for a while now, and investors are finding it harder and harder to find lenders willing to give loans on rental properties. Today's first caller has contacted 30 banks to find a HELOC on an investment property, and still came up empty handed. What should his next move be? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode!

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your questions on finding a HELOC for a rental property, how to decide if you should pay off mortgages, and the best way to tap into equity on a rental property. I'm also giving an update on the economy, the middle class, and what smart investors can do to protect themselves during this time.

What would it take for you to achieve financial freedom? On this episode, I'm going to walk you through how to run the numbers, step-by-step, from my Freedom Cheat Sheet.

Financial freedom is one of the core tenets of my real estate strategy, and today I want to unpack exactly what that means. Financial freedom can have many different definitions for different people, so let’s talk about what it is and how you can achieve it. Get ready to take some notes and let's define what financial freedom means for you.

What can be done with an old 401k? Is there any way to use it to invest in real estate? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show!

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to talk about the future of the US dollar and how it relates to real estate investing. Then I'll answer three of your great questions about investing with an old 401k, UBIT taxes for self-directed IRAs, and how to make a return on investment if you don't have enough funds to buy a rental property.

Can you be too old to start investing in real estate? Spoiler alert: no. You're never too old to invest. On today's show, I'm going to share the main reasons why it's never too late to build wealth through real estate investing.

We're going to dive into a few main reasons why you might think it's too late to invest, and explore some solutions. I'm also sharing actionable steps for getting started in real estate, no matter your age. Click play to hear why you're never too old to start investing in real estate!

There's not one clear, defined path to building wealth. When faced with a decision, you should always analyze your entire financial snapshot, including your Freedom Number. Today I'm sharing how you can assess whether or not to sell a rental property—and more!

On this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your questions on deciding what to do with a paid off property, options for non-recourse financing, and how to find wholesaling leads. Press play to hear my answers to your questions!

There are many incredible benefits to owning rental real estate, including the unmatched tax incentives. In fact, tax savings may be the number one reason to invest in real estate. On today's show, we're going to dive into six specific ways that real estate investors can save on taxes through investing in rental properties.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to discuss some of the best tax benefits of investing, including depreciation, mortgage interest deductions, and much more. I consider this episode the ultimate guide to real estate taxes, so get ready to take some notes!

What's the best way to transform a liability (like your primary residence) into performing assets? That's the first question I'm answering on today's Q&A episode.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm tackling three listener questions about using home equity to buy rental properties, the best states to live and invest, and how to decide whether a renovation project is better suited for flipping or renting. Press play to hear my answers to your burning real estate questions!

Today we're going to talk about five actionable steps you can take when your goal is to invest in real estate, but you're not quite ready yet. You know that real estate investing is the number one way to build wealth, but maybe you still have to get some ducks in a row before you take action.

This is not a bad place to be, it's great that you have a long-term goal in mind. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to help you map out five specific steps you can take when you're not ready to invest yet.

Since HELOCs can be difficult to find on an investment property, what's the best way to access the equity on a rental? In what scenarios would a cash out refinance be a better option? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show!

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to discuss the future of digital currency, and how to protect yourself from the decline of the US dollar. I'm also tackling your questions about home equity, buying an investment property in a college town, and how to build your portfolio with a bad credit score. Click play to hear my answers to your real estate questions!