What I’d Do If I Lost It All Today (And Why Most People Stay Broke) In today’s uncertain economy, the fear of losing it all keeps most people up at night. But here’s the truth: money isn’t about what’s in your bank account—it’s about what’s in your head. I’ve seen too many people cling to...
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The Fed’s Losing Grip: What Rising Rates Mean for Real Estate and Your Investments I’ve seen a lot of market cycles over the past 30 years, but what we’re witnessing right now is truly unique. Despite their best efforts to manage interest rates, it’s the Fed is losing control. Let’s break down what’s really happening—and...
In 2012, I had the chance to buy a house in Detroit for just $1. Yes, one dollar. It sounds like the deal of a lifetime, right? That’s what a lot of new investors might think. But I passed. And I don’t regret it one bit. Because in real estate, price isn’t the deal—fundamentals are....
Most people think you need to be rich before you start investing in real estate. That’s just not true. I didn’t buy my first rental property until I was 34 years old. Today, I control over 10,000 multifamily units — and I didn’t do it all with my own money. I did it by using...
