What got my parents to retirement won’t be enough. A personal story from a Millennial. — Eyes wide open. Glued to the ceiling. Lying awake with my mind racing like a runaway race car. I count the faint glow-in-the-dark stars from my childhood on the ceiling. Should I get up? I look over at the clock 3:29 AM. Too early to get up. …

Artificial intelligence or artificial inflation? AI’s new role in your rent. Remember the landlord who used to knock on your door to collect rent? Well, those days are fading. Now, you’re more likely to get a rent increase notice from an algorithm than a smile from a familiar face. The…

Turning neglected spaces into cash cows with a touch of TLC. — There’s a big money idea catching attention that requires a bit of elbow grease and creativity: value-add real estate. Or, as I like to call it: real estate TLC (tender care and love). It’s how we bought a 120-unit apartment in Iowa and raised its value by $3 million in…

Redefining real estate: The lifestyle and profit of group investing. — Ever get that side-eye at the family dinner because you’re ‘the one’ who still hasn’t bought a house? It’s like I’m wearing a sign that screams, “Not adulting right”. Capitalism has hypnotized us into believing that we need to buy a home as our big entrance into real estate. It…

"There is nothing special about me, I just show up consistently..." It hits home for me with my journey towards financial freedom. As a millennial balancing a side hustle with my 9-5, investing in real estate and writing to help others and myself understand how to reach financial freedom while…

You don’t need to be Mega-Rich to invest like them. — Ever looked at a shiny new apartment building and wondered who owns it? I used to, until I bought one. The Mega-Rich (think yachts, private jets, and gold toilets) are doubling up investments in apartments like there’s no tomorrow. Now contrast that with me, who just three years ago, figuring…

The fusion of an ancient wisdom with a modern hustle. Ever feel like the world’s always demanding more from you? More time. More energy. You wake up feeling overwhelmed on Monday morning, even before your coffee. No wonder many search for tools, tips, and hacks to maintain clarity and focus. …

Why many workers are skipping houses and doing this instead? — You’ve probably seen the ‘quit your 9–5’ hype peddled in every controversial internet corner. From not-so-passive side hustles to becoming a viral content creator in 30 days! Real estate is no different. Their mantra is “Buy rentals, then quit your 9–5.” Have you ever dreamt of leaving your 9–5? So…

Breaking down properties, brick by brick, for maximum tax savings. — Did you ever dream of stumbling upon buried treasure as a kid? Well, there’s a kind of ‘hidden gold’ in real estate that many overlook. No need for maps or X marks the spot. There’s this eye-opening little secret in real estate: cost segregation. Understanding cost segregation with LEGOs I loved LEGOs as a kid. …