How Many Paychecks Do You Need to Buy Your First Rental Property? Most people never even stop to ask this question: How many paychecks do you actually need to buy your first rental property? I didn’t buy my first deal until I was 34 years old. Today, I own over 10,000 units, but if I...
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Five Warning Signs of a Real Estate Crash
August 21, 20250
Real Estate Crashes Are Predictable What if I told you that real estate crashes are predictable? You can’t circle a date on the calendar, but the conditions are always the same. After more than 35 years of investing, through booms and busts, I’ve learned to recognize the warning signs long before things collapse. Crashes don’t...
The Real Economy vs. the Reported Economy
July 18, 20250
The Disconnect Between the Headlines and Your Wallet The headlines say we’re in a strong economy. The unemployment rate sits at just 4%, and job growth reports have been surprisingly positive. But if you’ve looked at your bank account, your credit card bill, or tried finding stable full-time work recently, you probably feel like you’re...
