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FI Faster by Making More and Spending Less Using "Geo-Arbitrage"
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Discover how geo-arbitrage can double your investing power without requiring a raise, career change, or lottery win! In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Daniel Mills to explore how remote workers can live lavishly on a middle-class salary by strategically leveraging location differences. This isn't just about moving somewhere cheaper - it's about unlocking a completely different financial trajectory through smart geographic choices.
Daniel shares his journey to financial independence while living in Japan, breaking down his simplified investment portfolio, dramatically lower cost of living, and the tax strategies that allowed him to write off six-figure incomes. From navigating international investing challenges to discovering unique real estate opportunities, Daniel's story demonstrates how living abroad can accelerate your path to FIRE in ways you might never have imagined.
This Episode Will Cover:
How geo-arbitrage can double your investment power on the same income
Daniel's path from English teacher to international real estate investor
Simplified investment strategies that work from abroad
Tax advantages and write-off opportunities for expats
Real-world cost of living comparisons between Japan and the U.S.
Practical challenges of investing internationally and how to overcome them
Cultural integration strategies for successful expat living
Whether geo-arbitrage is right for your FIRE journey
And SO much more!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
685 episodes
Manage episode 506677737 series 2566047
Discover how geo-arbitrage can double your investing power without requiring a raise, career change, or lottery win! In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench are joined by Daniel Mills to explore how remote workers can live lavishly on a middle-class salary by strategically leveraging location differences. This isn't just about moving somewhere cheaper - it's about unlocking a completely different financial trajectory through smart geographic choices.
Daniel shares his journey to financial independence while living in Japan, breaking down his simplified investment portfolio, dramatically lower cost of living, and the tax strategies that allowed him to write off six-figure incomes. From navigating international investing challenges to discovering unique real estate opportunities, Daniel's story demonstrates how living abroad can accelerate your path to FIRE in ways you might never have imagined.
This Episode Will Cover:
How geo-arbitrage can double your investment power on the same income
Daniel's path from English teacher to international real estate investor
Simplified investment strategies that work from abroad
Tax advantages and write-off opportunities for expats
Real-world cost of living comparisons between Japan and the U.S.
Practical challenges of investing internationally and how to overcome them
Cultural integration strategies for successful expat living
Whether geo-arbitrage is right for your FIRE journey
And SO much more!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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