Want financial freedom through real estate investing? Then the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is for you. Sit down every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with Dave Meyer, the Head of Real Estate at BiggerPockets, as he uncovers tried and true tactics and shares candid conversations with real estate investors who are building wealth in today’s market. Join Dave to walk through deals that went right (and wrong) and learn the strategies you can deploy—start growing your side income today to tak ...
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DIY Money | Personal Finance, Budgeting, Debt, Savings, Investing
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Budgeting, Savings, Investing, Wealth Management for those that choose to Do It Yourself. Disclosures The DIY Money podcast and related content including our website, social media, educational tools, and any published materials are intended for general informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute financial, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Listeners and viewers should not act on any information provided without first consulting a qualified professional who is familiar ...
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Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler is the #1 podcast for real estate entrepreneurs who make good money but struggle with cash flow, tax planning, and building real wealth. If you're tired of living deal to deal, wondering where your money goes, and paying too much in taxes, this show will transform how you manage your real estate business finances. Host Marcus Crigler, CEO of BEC CFO Services, helps real estate investors escape financial stress by implementing proven wealth-building sys ...
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AI Could Take Your Job, But It Can't Take Your Real Estate
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31:1730% of all jobs could be affected by AI. And if you work in sales, marketing, software engineering, or really any other white-collar profession, there’s a chance your job will be much different (or no longer exist) in a decade. This means that the “work for 40 years and comfortably retire” plan is slowly becoming less realistic. But what’s the one …
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Quint and Logan talk through how to factor a bonus into your budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Episode 6: How He Does 200+ Deals Per Year (And Redeploys Every Dollar to Scale His Business)
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43:22Most real estate investors dream of doing 200 deals a year. In this episode, Marcus Krigler interviews Chad Young, founder and CEO of The Easy Home Buyer, on building a business through clarity, discipline, and smart strategy. Chad describes his journey from janitorial work to running a top real estate company. He covers the importance of knowing y…
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How Much Do You Need to Invest to Replace Your Income with Rentals?
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33:55How much money do you need to invest to retire with real estate? We did the math, and it’s not as much as you’d think. In fact, in some markets, even with a small amount of disposable income, you could become financially free in just five years. We’re asked about retiring with rentals so often that we’re providing an in-depth answer in today’s show…
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Quint and Logan talk about upcoming transitions and how financial advisors are paid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Episode 5: How to Build a NET Million Dollar Real Estate Business
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43:02Most investors want to make a million dollars, but few know how actually to keep it. In this episode, Marcus Krigler talks with Benmont Locker, founder of Ramp REI, about what it really takes to build a lean, profitable real estate business that nets seven figures. Benmont walks through the real numbers behind a million-dollar business, from how mu…
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How I Built a $100K/Year Passive Income Stream in 5 Years
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28:30How much passive income would you need to retire early? $60K/year? $80K/year? $100K/year? What if you could build a financially freeing passive income stream in just five years? Five years from now, you could retire early, quit your job, or keep building wealth. What would that freedom feel like? Joe Hammel has already achieved it, using a simplist…
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Quint and Allie talk about budgeting when you transition to stay at home parenting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Zillow: The Buying Window Could Be Closing in These States
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28:18The buying window could be closing in these housing markets. For the first time in years, inventory is dropping in once-strong buyer’s markets. Sellers are tired of waiting for offers and refusing to get lowballed, so more are staying put. With less inventory comes more competition, rising prices, and vulnerable buyers. So, which markets are most a…
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Quint and Allie talk about narrowing down your investment options. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Make the Most Money Possible from Your Rental Property
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33:50This is how to make the most money possible from your rental properties without buying another unit. We got into real estate investing to build wealth, not have the biggest portfolio possible. Financial freedom isn’t so freeing when you have a hundred rental units and hundreds of tenants calling. So, can you make more money with fewer rental units?…
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Logan and Allie talk about different savings buckets and the best to start saving your money right now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Turning a $25,000 Rental Property into a $5,000/Month Rental Portfolio
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30:27This investor turned a $25,000 rental property (yes, you read that right) into a real estate portfolio producing $5,000/month in actual cash flow. He had no experience, lived in a small town many would write off, and was working 60 hours a week. But small towns mean less competition and lower prices, and Dustin Cardenas was ready to take advantage.…
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Quint and Logan talk about evaluating various different financial decisions like employer benefits. We dive into the approach we like best. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Episode 01: Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Wealthy (The 4-Stage Framework That Will)
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18:19Most entrepreneurs believe that hustling harder is the path to wealth. The truth? Hard work alone won’t make you financially free. Without the right framework, you’ll stay stuck in the cycle of hustle and stress no matter how many deals you close. In this episode, Marcus Crigler breaks down the Wealth Framework he developed after a decade of workin…
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Episode 3: The Financial Secrets Behind Those Instagram Mansions and Private Jets
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18:08Ever scrolled through Instagram and wondered how those “entrepreneurs” flying private and posing in front of mansions really afford it? In this episode, Marcus Krigler shares powerful lessons learned from working with real estate moguls who own thousands of units, revealing what truly separates those who stay wealthy from those who merely appear we…
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Episode 4: The Warren Buffett Quote That's Keeping Real Estate Entrepreneurs Broke
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9:35Most real estate entrepreneurs love quoting Warren Buffett’s rule: “Don’t lose money.” It sounds smart until it keeps you stuck. In this episode, Marcus Krigler breaks down why this advice, while great for investors, can hurt entrepreneurs who make their living trading assets. He shares a real story about “Jim,” a client who held onto a property fo…
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Episode 02: 5 Reasons Your Real Estate Books Are a Disaster (And How to Fix Each One)
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12:04If you don’t have books or financial statements, that’s a big problem. No records usually means your books are a mess, and it’s time to fix it. For today's episode, Marcus Crigler breaks down the five biggest red flags that show your books are in trouble. From missing reports to inconsistent categorization, he shares real examples and practical ste…
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The New (Better) House Hack: No Roommates, More Rent
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33:51House hacking is still the easiest way to start investing in real estate—and it’s getting even easier. You no longer need to live with roommates, share spaces with tenants, and give up your home to offset your mortgage. Instead, thanks to some new methods, you may not even need to live with or next to a tenant at all. These “house hacking” methods …
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Should I pay down my Mortgage with Margin?
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18:29Put money towards the mortgage or a brokerage account? Allie and Quint break it down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Why This Podcast Exists – The Truth About Real Estate Wealth No One Tells You with Marcus Crigler
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3:08A lot of real estate entrepreneurs are making money but still feel broke. Deals are closing, revenue looks strong, yet the stress never goes away, and the bank account always feels empty. In this teaser episode, host Marcus Crigler, CPA, CFO, and founder of Beck CFO & CPA, pulls back the curtain on why so many real estate entrepreneurs stay stuck i…
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How to Invest in Real Estate on Lower Income ($50,000 or Less)
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44:38This is how to buy rental properties on a lower salary ($50,000 or less per year) in six steps. If you think you need to be rich to buy rentals, you couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, real estate may be the best investment for those who want to go from low income to financial freedom. You can grow your portfolio faster by using loans, get cash flow t…
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What to Do With Your 401k After Changing Jobs?
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17:13Quint and Allie talk about the ins and outs of rolling out a 401(k). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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I Had ZERO Experience and Replaced My Income with Real Estate
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31:39Have zero experience in real estate investing (literally no idea where to begin)? This guest proves you could be financially free in ten years or less if you start today. Just a decade ago, Peter Fife was broke, working a dead-end job, and never thought about investment properties. He had such little money that when a book on investing piqued his i…
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Challenging times will come, Allie and Quint talk about navigating them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Sept. 2025 Housing Market Update: Mild Correction, Any Signs of a Crash?
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32:18We can definitively say it now: the buyer’s market is here. The housing market is cooling down, but the deals are heating up as a “mild” correction slows down hot markets and gives buyers even more power in cold ones. With it comes buying opportunities—ones that real estate investors have been starved of over the past few years. You can negotiate f…
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Quint and Logan talk about market cycles and what they have learned from them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Buy a Small Multifamily Rental (2-4 Units) in 2025
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38:26Small multifamily rentals may be the secret to turning average investors into millionaires. These unassuming properties are in the perfect “sweet spot” for scaling a real estate portfolio, helping you reach financial independence faster with more passive income than regular, single-family rentals, but with even fewer expenses. Today, we’re giving y…
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Quint and Logan talk about Roth Conversion and how it may work in your financial plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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From $20K/Year Salary to $20K+/Month Passive Income w/Ashley Hamilton
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38:10Ashley Hamilton had every card stacked against her in achieving financial freedom. She was a single mother with two children, earning just $20,000 per year working as a waitress, living in Detroit, one of the hardest-hit markets following the Great Financial Crisis. Sixteen years later, she’s making $50,000 per month in pure cash flow (and she has …
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Taking Advantage of Capital Gains Brackets
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13:36Quint and Logan talk about how to strategically take advantage of your capital gains bracket in years with lower income. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Fed Cuts Rates: Who Needs to Rate Lock and Refinance ASAP
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33:42The Federal Reserve has finally cut rates. Will mortgage rates follow? If you’ve been waiting to rate lock or refinance, is now the time, or does the market think we have even further to fall? With inflation coming down from past years’ peaks and unemployment slowly ticking up, the Fed made the decision everyone was waiting for: cut rates…cautiousl…
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Quint and Allie break down how the FED changing interest rates influences the rest of the bond market. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Buy Now vs. Wait and the Best First Rental for Beginners
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36:50Should you buy a rental property now or wait? If you buy now and prices rise, you’ll get all the appreciation that comes with it and have the chance to refinance at any point in the future. But waiting to have a larger down payment could get you a better loan and put you in a stronger financial position. You want to get into real estate investing s…
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Quint and Allie talk about preparing for the end of the year on this 800th episode of DIY Money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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From Starting Over at 30 to 17 Rentals (and Financial Freedom) 5 Years Later
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32:54At 30, Sarah King was forced to liquidate all her assets after a messy divorce. She had to start over and rebuild any wealth she had acquired, all while being a single mom to her one-year-old. Now, just five years later, she has 17 rental properties and is on track to retire early as a multimillionaire over a decade before traditional retirement ag…
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Quint and Allie talk about funding an HSA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Diversify Your Rental Portfolio for Financial Freedom Faster
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37:41You’ve built up (or are about to build) a rental portfolio, but something is telling you it’s time to pivot. Maybe you’ve gone too far into one strategy, like owning eight short-term rentals. Or you’re seeing new build-to-rent properties with low prices, low maintenance, and low interest rates, and thinking “hmm…that seems like a good deal.” How do…
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Quint and Allie talk about the “interest rate game” or putting money in the market to get a higher return than your debt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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How to Do a “Slow BRRRR” in 2025 (Better Than BRRRR)
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40:15The “Slow BRRRR” method. It’s less risky, comes with more cash flow, and is easier to pull off than the traditional BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) strategy. A couple of weeks ago, we shared why this was the best rental property investing tactic for 2025, and today, we’re walking through the steps so you can do a slow BRRRR this year. T…
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One of the most important questions we hear: Am I on track and should I talk with someone. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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I Built a $12K/Month Rental Portfolio While Working 9-5
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33:59After a fateful encounter with a real estate investor on vacation, Pratik Shah's eyes were opened to the possibilities of real estate investing. Now, just eight years later, he has a rental property portfolio producing $12,000 per month in pure profit. Even better, he accomplished it all while working a 9-to-5 job, buying rental properties on the s…
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Allie and Quint talk about where to put retirement savings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Where We’d Invest in Real Estate Right Now (9 Markets)
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39:27Here’s where we’d invest in real estate right now. The best markets to buy rental properties are often overlooked, affordable cities with strong rents, reasonable home prices, and robust job growth. These markets could not only appreciate steadily, giving you the long-term wealth you’re looking for, but also pocket you some decent cash flow, so you…
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Quint and Logan talk about teaching kids how to save and invest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Honest Advice to Someone Who Wants Financial Freedom
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37:00Financial freedom—no boss bugging you, bills taken care of, vacations easily paid for, and time to do whatever you want. This is the goal of every real estate investor, and the goal Dave and Henry had when they bought their first rental properties. But now, they’re financially free, with real estate portfolios that can pay for their lifestyles and …
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Quint and Logan talk through building a new budget as life circumstances change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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Do You Need an LLC for Rental Property Investing?
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27:22This episode could save you tens of thousands, if not millions, in the long run. We get the same questions all the time: Do I need an LLC for rental property investing? Should I start an LLC before buying my first rental? Where is the best state for a real estate LLC? We’re not lawyers, so we can’t advise on this, but we do know someone who can—Bri…
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How much saving is too much saving? Quint and Allie talk through how to balance saving versus living in the moment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav + Quint Tatro & Daniel Czulno, CFP® a passionate look at everything money from budgeting, savings, investing, stocks, bonds, debt. For those that enjoy Dave Ramsey, Jill On Money, Smart Money, BiggerPockets it’s worth a listen!
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This Is the Best Rental Property to Buy in 2025
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44:39You want to invest in real estate, but don’t know which property to buy. We’re about to make it much easier. These are the two best investment properties to buy in 2025, whether you’re a beginner with little to no real estate investing experience or a veteran investor ready for something with a bit more meat on the bone. We’ll share exactly how muc…
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