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In This Article The Simple Path to Wealth is arguably the most influential book in the FIRE movement. JL Collins, its author, is revered among early retirees as one of the trailblazers for FIRE, showing that anyone, with the right investing consistency, can reach financial independence WITHOUT complicated investing strategies, risky alternative assets, or individual

AGENTS: Did you know you can share a personalized version of this post? Learn more! For Buyers, Buying Tips Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both homebuilders and sellers are sweetening the deal for buyers with things like paid closing costs, mortgage rate buy-downs, and more. In the industry, it’s called a concession or

In This Article Short-term rental investing isn’t about grabbing the cheapest fixer-upper and hoping guests magically appear. It’s about choosing the right markets with strong demand, flexible rules, and the potential to push revenue past six figures. In places where hot tubs and pet-friendliness move the needle, the difference between a dud and a standout

In This Article If you’re just getting started in real estate, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Run the numbers.” But here’s the thing: If you don’t know what kind of deal you’re even looking for, running the numbers can feel like throwing darts blindfolded.  That’s where a buy box comes in. A buy box is

In This Article If you’ve been investing or even purchasing a primary home in the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard this line: “Sorry, that property’s already under contract.” It’s frustrating, right? You spend time researching a property, tracking down the owner, getting your pitch ready—only to find out someone else beat you to

In This Article Real estate agent commissions have been the subject of a lot of conversations recently. The August 2024 NAR lawsuit ruling sparked this conversation. Full disclosure: I’m a licensed real estate agent in Colorado who actively helps buyers and sellers with their transactions. Prior to the ruling that came down in August, lots

In This Article Price cuts surge across the housing market as inventory bounces back in a big way. The “healthier” housing market is starting to show, and the “gap” between buyers and sellers is shrinking. Zillow’s Orphe Divounguy is back to give a sneak peek at their latest housing market data, which shows encouraging signs