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  • Visit PassivePockets, your resource for passive investing with syndications. 

    Passive investing is most people’s goal, especially if they’re trying to achieve FIRE. They don’t want to be weighed down by managing a dozen rental properties, an active business, or a complicated stock portfolio that requires constant check-ins. Instead, many of us want that “mailbox money,” with checks coming in without us having to do the work ourselves so we can focus on doing what we love. Sounds enticing, right? Then “syndication” real estate investing might be perfect for you. 

    We’re thrilled to have the newest member of the BiggerPockets podcast network, Jim Pfeifer, host of PassivePockets, on today to talk about this one investment type that changed his life. Jim has invested in over 100 syndications and has been able to reap the significant rewards of passive income, massive tax benefits, and diversification through real estate syndications.

    Today, he gives a beginner-friendly breakdown, touching on what a syndication is, why it’s an excellent investment for FIRE, how to vet a syndication BEFORE you invest, questions to ask a syndicator, and the unbeatable tax benefits you can get from sitting back and collecting passive income checks! Ready to make real estate returns without all the work? This one’s for you!

    In This Episode We Cover
    Welcoming PassivePockets, the newest BiggerPockets podcast network show!
    Real estate syndications explained and why they’re such an unbeatable investment
    How to vet a syndication operator and the questions you MUST ask before you invest
    The two barriers to entry for syndications and why you DON’T need to be an accredited investor to get in the game
    Tax benefits galore and how Jim is paying $0 in taxes on his syndication profits
    How much a syndication can make YOU (and why it might beat owning rental properties!)
    And So Much More!

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    BiggerPockets Money 456 - The Harsh Reality Real Estate Syndicators (and Investors) Face in 2024 w/J Scott
    Grab the Book on Syndication Real Estate Investing, “The Hands-Off Investor”
    Property Manager Finder
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    Syndications: Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Invest w/ J Scott

    01:01 Syndications Explained
    03:30 Better for FIRE?
    07:19 How to Vet a Syndicator
    13:45 Questions You MUST Ask
    21:28 Interest Rate Risks
    24:16 Can Anyone Invest Passively?
    28:27 Passive Retirement Investing
    31:00 Advice for Investors
     
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  • Has BiggerPockets Money become too focused on FIRE (financial independence, retire early)? For the past seven years, we’ve been bringing you shows highlighting the journeys of those who left their jobs to enjoy early retirement.Some of these guests did it faster than others by making more money, increasing their frugality, investing smart, or building a business. But the question many of our listeners are wondering is: Is this even possible for the average, “normal” person?

    Today, we’re taking a hard look at the show’s future and asking ourselves whether or not focusing on FIRE is still the right path forward. Should we shift topics to help the everyday American get a financial leg up, or is continuing the FIRE-focused path the best way to help YOU, our listener? This isn’t a rhetorical question; we genuinely want to know!

    After this episode, join the BiggerPockets Money Facebook group thread, and let us know which stories YOU want to hear the most! 

    In This Episode We Cover
    Why the BiggerPockets Money Podcast rarely brings on “normal” guests achieving FIRE
    Can anyone achieve FIRE, and if so, how do they get there?
    The four financial levers you can pull to put you on the path to financial freedom 
    The advanced financial tactics BiggerPockets Money teaches you to grow your wealth
    What to do if you feel like you can’t make any progress towards early retirement
    And So Much More!

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    BiggerPockets Money 63 - Financial Freedom With 5 Kids IS Possible with Jordan Klint
    BiggerPockets Money 130 - Refusing to Retire at 65: How a Couple in Their 40s Managed to Hit FI in 12 Years w/Susan and Norm
    Episode 560 - Dude ACTUALLY Withdraws From His 401(k) and Retires at 47 w/Eric Cooper
    Get on the Path to Financial Independence with “Set for Life”
    See Mindy and Scott at BPCON2024 in Cancun!
    What Is the FIRE Movement?

    00:00 Intro
    02:16 Talking Too Much About FIRE?
    08:59 FIRE Isn't For Everyone
    11:53 What is FIRE?
    16:27 Can You Hit FIRE Being "Normal"?
    22:42 Who Should Listen to BP Money?

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  • Achieving your FI number in just four years? If you want to do it too, you must try something different. This couple found a niche within a niche, allowing them to hit the coveted “1% rule” in real estate, skyrocketing their cash flow and passive income and allowing them to make more than almost any other landlord in their area. So, how did they do it, and what was the investment that got them there?

    David and Morgan Stanhope weren’t real estate investors five years ago. They didn’t come from investor families and had zero real estate investing experience. One day, at his job as a New York State Police Investigator, David met a mentor who would change how he thought about money, financial freedom, and passive income. This was perfect because David and Morgan were already in a great place to invest—Upstate New York. But David chose NOT to invest in his home market, and for good reason.

    They went south to a state known for higher home prices and crushingly high insurance costs. There, they found acreative rental property investing strategy, allowing them to make much more cash flow than regular rentals. Four years later, they’ve surpassed their $10,000/month FI goal. Now, they’re on track to hit an even bigger achievement: $70,000 per MONTH. Today, we’re talking to them about exactly how they’re getting there with investment properties you’ve probably never heard (or thought) about.

    In This Episode We Cover
    How to hit real estate’s “1% rule” with creative, high-cash flow rentals
    Borrowing from your 401(k) to fund your first real estate deal
    Making real estate cash flow EVEN with eight percent mortgage rates (yes, it’s possible)
    Why David WON’T quit his job, even though he has already hit his FI number
    Finding contractors and vendors when out-of-state real estate investing 
    Using other people’s money to invest in real estate (and why you may want experience before you do)
    And So Much More!

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    Start Investing with “The Book on Rental Property Investing”
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    Socially Conscious Investing: How to Start a Sober Living Home

    00:00 Intro
    01:17 Early Financial Education
    05:13 Finding a Money Mentor
    09:06 Hitting the 1% Rule in...Florida?
    17:31 Current Cash Flow Numbers
    20:41 $70K/Month Goal!?
    24:09 Is Sober Living Investing Stable?
    29:11 Borrowing Money to Invest
    32:04 How Much Time Does It Take?
    34:46 Connect with David and Morgan!

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  • You did it; you achieved FIRE! After over a decade of hard work, you’ve reached financial independence and can retire early. You’re making more money than you spend from passive income, work-optional, and life is good. But your dreams are starting to change. Maybe you want to spend more on experiences, build your dream house, or move to a higher-cost-of-living area. Now, your expenses are starting to creep up, and your FIRE is about to burn out. What do you do, and is it wrong to return to work?

    Caitlin Muldoon has had to ask herself these questions. After grinding for fifteen years, she finally reached her FIRE goal—$10,000 per month in passive income. In her current lifestyle, she’s saving money every month, but as she moves into her dream house and expenses start to rise, her passive income may not be enough. Does this mean that Caitlin is no longer financially independent? 

    Today, Caitlin is sharing her full FIRE story with us. How she went from one house hack and a HELOC to a six-figure generating real estate portfolio, the struggles she had with leaving her job, realizing that her expenses would jump after her husband quit, and why retiring early isn’t always the end goal.

    Support today’s show sponsor, BAM Capital, your path to generational wealth with premier real estate investment opportunities! 

    In This Episode We Cover
    What to do if rising living expenses are about to extinguish your FIRE
    Turning your primary residence into a passive income-generating portfolio by using HELOCs
    How intentionally saving money can massively propel your wealth and get you to FIRE much sooner
    Why you DON’T need to quit your job, even after you reach your FIRE number
    Advice for anyone who wants to build a rental property portfolio with today’s high interest rates
    And So Much More!

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    Do You Know Your FIRE Number? Here’s What That Means

    00:00 intro
    01:56 Starting Salary and First Home
    04:01 Rental Investing and Finding FIRE
    07:13 Thoughts of Quitting
    08:05 Real Estate Portfolio Timeline
    13:58 Savings Rate and Reinvesting
    15:47 Using HELOC to Buy Rentals
    20:31 Achieving FIRE, But...
    24:07 Rising Lifestyle Expenses?
    31:55 Advice for FIRE
    36:32 Connect with Caitlin!

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  • Did you know you can use your 401(k) to retire early? Yep, it’s possible. And today’s guest, Eric Cooper, is doing it atage 47! Most FIRE chasers search for how to withdraw from a 401(k) early but know that doing so will hit them with substantial penalties. The best way around this? The 72(t) rule—which is precisely what Eric has been taking advantage of. Eric uses the 72(t) rule’s “substantially equal periodic payments” to take early withdrawals from his 401(k) of $30K per year, starting at age 47. But how does it work?

    Eric comes on the show to describe exactly how this early withdrawal rule works, how much you can take out, the regulations to follow so you avoid penalties, and why early retirement may be much closer than you think. But this isn’t the only early retirement income Eric has got. We’ll review his substantial real estate portfolio and detail Eric's almostunbelievable tax savings from combining tax-advantaged rental properties with rule 72(t).

    Plus, Eric shares how he built a multimillion-dollar nest egg by his mid-forties and why those starting young on the path to early retirement can repeat his strategy to be much richer in retirement. Do you have money sitting in retirement accounts that you’re ready to use? The 72(t) rule might be just what you need.

    In This Episode We Cover
    How to access retirement funds early with the often overlooked 72(t) rule
    Escaping the “middle-class trap” that stops you from retiring on your terms
    Avoiding 401(k) penalties and using retirement accounts to actually retire early 
    The rules and regulations you MUST follow to withdraw penalty-free 
    How Eric amassed such a massive retirement account balance (and how you can, too)
    Early retirement healthcare and how to lower your taxable income to greatly reduce premium costs
    And So Much More!

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    How to Access Retirement Funds Early
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    How the “Middle-Class Trap” Stops Your Early Retirement

    00:00 intro
    01:14 What is Rule 72(t)?
    05:30 Avoiding Early Withdrawal Penalties
    11:12 Building a BIG Nest Egg
    17:14 Retiring Early at 47!
    18:00 Different Investment Accounts
    21:41 Why Withdraw Early?
    24:52 Rental Income and Healthcare
    30:44 Selling the Rentals?
    32:54 Calculating Your 72(t) Income
    38:40 Advice for Early Retirement
    41:18 Connect with Eric!

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  • What if you could “retire” early, working only FOUR hours a week? Coast FIRE achiever Diania Merriam did just that! After a decade of hustle in corporate America, Diania found herself financially behind with $30,000 in debt. Dreaming of a life-changing adventure but lacking the funds, she decided to overhaul her finances. Fast forward, and now in her mid-thirties, she’s debt-free, successfully self-employed (or, as she puts it, happily “unemployed”), living life on her terms.

    So, how did Diania save enough to walk away from her nine-to-five? The answer might surprise you. She didn’t need millions in the bank, and neither do YOU, to embrace early retirement. Diania asks, “Do you have enough to take a risk?” If you do, you could live the Coast FIRE lifestyle, just like her, working minimal hours and maximizing time freedom.

    Ready to slash your workweek and dive into what you love? Stick around—by following Diania’s example, early retirement could be within your reach, EVEN if you’re just getting started on your FIRE journey!

    In This Episode We Cover
    Why you must be financially prepared to quit a soul-sucking job 
    Achieving Coast FIRE without millions in the bank and how to be happy living off of little
    Why self-employed health insurance isn’t as big of an expense as most people think
    Burning out before you hit FIRE and why being hyper-fixated on a financial goal could kill your drive
    How starting your own business can save you a ton on taxes
    How to “retire” early without replacing your full-time salary 
    And So Much More!

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    Coast FI: The Calculated Way to Retire Early WITHOUT Giving Up What You Love

    00:00 Intro
    01:03 $30K in Debt!
    03:22 Quitting Her "Toxic" Job
    09:23 What About Health
    12:02 How Much She Makes
    20:53 You Have ENOUGH Money!
    25:24 Connect with Diania!

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  • The IRA vs. 401(k). You’ve heard of these retirement accounts before, but do you know the difference between the two? Maybe you have a 401(k) at work and have been diligently getting your employer match but struggle to describe what you’re investing in. You’ve heard top financial experts talk about how a Roth IRA is crucial for saving on taxes long-term, but are you eligible to invest in one? Today, we’re discussing top retirement accounts and how to start investing with just $100.

    CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Kyle Mast joins Mindy on today’s show to answer common questions about 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, and HSAs! We’ll first describe when you should invest in a 401(k) vs. an IRA, why their Roth equivalents are so valuable, especially if you’re itching to save on taxes in retirement, and the best account for beginners that (most) Americans will get free money from.

    What happens after you leave a job and your 401(k) remains? Kyle discusses the options to ensure your money stays invested, even after leaving an employer. We’ll also get into the triple-tax benefit HSA (health savings account) that you should take advantage of IF you qualify, which accounts to invest in first, and what to do once you’ve maxed out your retirement accounts!

    In This Episode We Cover
    401(k)s vs. IRAs and which to invest in first (especially if you’re employed!)
    Roth IRAs and 401(k)s explained and when to choose a Roth over a traditional account
    The best retirement account for beginners and how to get free money for retirement
    How to take control of a 401(k) after leaving an employer
    Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and who qualifies for these extremely tax-benefited accounts
    Which accounts to invest in first when maximizing retirement savings
    How we would start investing for retirement if we only had $100/month extra
    And So Much More!

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    See Mindy and Scott at BPCON2024 in Cancun! 
    BiggerPockets Money - Episode 549: Is FIRE Dead? No, But Here’s Why Most WON’T Achieve It
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    Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth IRA: Which One Wins?

    00:00 Intro
    02:17 401(k)s vs. IRAs
    05:07 Roth IRAs and 401(k)s
    11:21 Best Account for Beginners
    14:31 401(k)s After Ending Employment
    19:58 Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
    26:46 How to Invest $100
    32:00 Connect with Kyle!

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  • Have you ever made a poor financial decision? You’re not alone! But can a bad blunder disqualify you from FIRE? Today’s guest made a huge investment at the worst possible time, a move that had consequences a decade later. Despite this, he was still able to reach early retirement in just fifteen years!

    Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Ryan Connell had a picture-perfect start to his financial independence journey—saving money at a young age and living well below his means. But then 2007 arrived, and Ryan made the “worst financial decision” of his life. He bought a house just weeks before the housing market began its historic collapse. But a move that could have derailed his quest for FIRE proved to be a minor setback because Ryan was still able to retire at the age of thirty-eight!

    In this episode, you’ll learn why you should treat real estate as less of a “sure thing” and more like the stock market. Ryan discusses his current portfolio, which consists of 100% index funds, and what led him to pivot from real estate investing entirely. He even gives us a peek into the average day as an early retiree and shares why he has never had a FIRE number!

    In This Episode We Cover
    How Ryan rebounded from his “worst financial decision” to reach FIRE at thirty-eight
    Real estate versus stocks and why you don’t need properties to retire early
    Why time in the market is still more important than timing the market
    Whether you can reach financial independence without stress and sacrifice
    How to enjoy retirement with less productivity and more “negative time”
    And So Much More!

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    BiggerPockets Real Estate 955: BiggerNews: Real Estate vs. Stocks, the Ultimate Wealth-Building Debate

    00:00 Intro
    02:02 Buying a House...in 2007
    09:42 Digging His Way Out
    18:46 Ryan’s Journey to FIRE
    28:25 Saving TOO Much?
    35:00 Life After Early Retirement
    40:49 Find Freedom Faster!

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  • 2013 was a pivotal year for our hosts. Scott was fresh out of college and just beginning his journey to financial independence, while Mindy and her husband were well on their way to FIRE and had just launched their blog, 1,500 Days, to document their progress. But if they were starting over today, would they change anything?

    Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! In today’s episode, Scott and Mindy are winding back the clock ten years and sharing what they would do differently if they were beginning their FI journey in 2024. Spoiler alert: they wouldn’t have changed very much regarding the fundamentals of frugality, saving money, and investing. But, as you’re about to find out, they would make some MAJOR tactical changes, and they even have a few regrets about not spending money!

    Whether you’re brand new to FIRE or are already on track for financial freedom, you don’t want to miss this episode! You’ll learn about the real estate investing strategy Scott would prioritize in 2024, the stock investments that helped Mindy overshoot her FI number, and the lifestyle changes our hosts wish they had made along the way!

    In This Episode We Cover
    What Scott and Mindy would change if they were starting their FI journey today
    Three types of investments that will carry you to financial independence
    How to invest in real estate in 2024 (and which strategy to use)
    When to prioritize saving cash over contributing to retirement accounts
    The cash-flowing investment property WE would be buying in 2024
    The individual stocks that catapulted Mindy toward FIRE
    How to save thousands of dollars in taxes with live in flips
    And So Much More!

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    BiggerPockets Money - Episode 549: Is FIRE Dead? No, But Here’s Why Most WON’T Achieve It

    00:00 Intro
    01:24 Chasing FIRE in 2013
    05:54 Where to Invest & Live In Flips
    12:00 Starting from Zero in 2024
    23:03 Lifestyle Changes with FI
    27:34 Save and Invest!

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  • This might be the fastest path to FIRE we’ve ever seen. In just two years, Emily and James were able to retire early and travel the world full-time. They didn’t have a trust fund, some huge inheritance, or a winning lottery ticket. But they did make some serious sacrifices, cutting almost everything unnecessary out of their lives to retire early and quit the jobs they were itching to get out of. How’d they do it?

    After realizing they were throwing away every cent they made, James stumbled upon a popular personal finance blog. He devoured it that day at work and came home a changed man. The AC temperature was going up, the restaurant expenses were going down, and he was deadset on achieving financial freedom. His wife, Emily, needed some convincing. But, with time, they both became locked in on FIRE. They moved to a cheaper house, rode bikes to work, and rarely ate out anymore.

    Just two years after discovering FIRE, they achieved it, and they did it without millions of dollars in the bank. And here’s the thing: you might be able to do it, too, IF you’re willing to put in the work. How much money are they living on? How did they cut their expenses so significantly? And how do you convince your partner or spouse to follow you on the path to financial independence? Emily and James are showing you how in today’s episode!

    00:00 Intro
    01:21 Poverty to Overspending
    06:12 Convincing Your Spouse on FI
    09:09 0% to 85% Savings Rate
    16:30 Buying $50K Rentals
    23:29 Retiring on $31K/Year
    29:40 The Secret to FIRE
    32:43 Are They Still Retired?
    34:36 Advice for Finding FIRE
    36:24 Connect with James and Emily!
    37:19 Use These FIRE Tips

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  • Pay off your mortgage or invest? If you’re on the path to FIRE, you’ve probably asked yourself this question. Without a mortgage payment, you could put thousands more in your pocket every month, and your FIRE number would decrease significantly. On the other hand, investing all the money you could have spent on paying off your mortgage may allow you to build considerably more wealth and reach Fat FIRE with more assets to your name. So, which move do you make?
    Mindy and Scott are coming on to debate this common investing question. On team “Don’t pay it off!” is Mindy, who just recently made a six-figure profit by NOT paying off her mortgage. How did she do it? Stick around to find out. Scott, who just bought his recent home in cash, is pro-paying off the mortgage (for some), as it may lead you to FIRE much faster than you thought.
    In this episode, Scott and Mindy discuss WHO should pay off their mortgage early, the pros and cons of investing vs. going debt-free, and why one move may be MUCH better for those closer to FIRE. Want more money for your future retirement? Sick of your job and want to quit quickly and retire on your terms? We’ve got options for BOTH!

    In This Episode We Cover
    Whether you should pay off your mortgage early or invest instead
    How Mindy made a six-figure stock profit by NOT paying off her home
    Why paying off your low-interest rate mortgage may make sense EVEN in 2024
    How those close to retirement can shave off a BIG portion of their FIRE number and retire now
    Whether you should keep cash in a high-yield savings account instead of paying down a low-rate mortgage
    Other BIG cost-saving benefits of paying off your mortgage early
    And So Much More!

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    BiggerPockets Money 543 - How the “Middle-Class Trap” Stops Your Early Retirement


    00:00 Intro
    01:27 Why You SHOULDN’T Pay It Off
    05:35 Why You SHOULD Pay it Off
    15:07 Keep Cash in the Bank?
    20:54 Big Benefits of Paying it Off
    27:51 What Would You Do?
    29:29 Scared of Stock Performance?

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  • Once you hit Coast FI, you don’t need to worry about retirement. While traditional FIRE may take a bit more extra work, Coast FI allows you to let your foot off the gas and enjoy life NOW, knowing that you’ll be set for retirement by the time you’re sixty-five. Lisa hit her coast FI number at the (very) young age of twenty-seven, and she will have millions of dollars waiting for her in retirement, even if she stops investing now. How’d she do it so quickly?

    When her father challenged her to save $100K by age twenty-five, Lisa said, “Why not!” She hit the goal—actually, she got there two years earlier! After much saving and significant sacrifice, Lisa had a six-figure net worth in her early twenties. From there, she began heavily investing in her retirement accounts, which now boast over a quarter of a million dollars, and she’s on track to have half a million at thirty!

    How did Lisa get so far ahead of the average twenty-seven-year-old, and what can you teach your kids, grandkids, nephews, nieces, or siblings to get them on the same path? Tune in because Lisa shares how to save $100K, the easiest way to invest for retirement, the tax-free account that will make your future self rich, and her best advice for growing wealth at a young age.

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    In This Episode We Cover
    How to save $100K in just a few years (even if you’re starting your career)
    The tax-free retirement account you can’t afford to overlook
    Coast FI 101 and how to hit it early so you can enjoy spending again
    The sacrifice of saving and whether or not it’s worth it to go fully frugal
    Index fund investing and why it’s one of the easiest ways to start investing
    Lisa’s retirement portfolio and exactly what she’s investing in now
    And So Much More!

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    The Simple Path to Wealth—Index Funds Explained with JL Collins
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    BiggerPockets Money 124 - Starting From $0 at Age 35 as a Teacher and Becoming ‘The Millionaire Educator’

    00:00 Intro
    01:37 Early Financial Education
    03:53 $100K by 25 Challenge 
    07:08 Sacrificing to Save 
    10:26 Current Salary and Spending 
    13:13 What She Invests In 
    15:15 Coast FI at 27
    21:45 Save Your First $100K!
    24:56 Follow Her Lead! 

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  • You can take your time to reach financial independence, but why wait? With a combination of hard work, savvy investing, and additional income streams, today’s guest reached FI by the age of twenty-eight. In this episode, she provides the blueprint that teachers and other middle-class workers can use to fast-track their financial goals!

    Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, Brooke Coughlin is a business owner, real estate agent, investor, and author. But, just FOUR years ago, she was a seventh-grade teacher earning a $40,000 salary. The key to her rapid success? Brooke’s workday starts at 5 a.m. and ends well after 10 p.m. This relentless work ethic has helped her build a successful cleaning business, sell over $100 million worth of real estate, and pen her very own book!

    Now, working from sunup to sundown isn’t for everyone. Perhaps you just want a reasonable nest egg for a comfortable retirement or some money to pass down to your children. Whatever your financial goals, there are all kinds of helpful nuggets to take away from today’s episode. You’ll learn about the first steps of entrepreneurship, how to build a business or side hustle alongside your W2 job, and how to become financially free from any starting point!


    In This Episode We Cover
    How Brooke went from a $40,000 salary to financial independence in FOUR years
    The BEST ways to increase your income while working a nine-to-five job
    What teachers should do today to build a nest egg for retirement
    The first steps you must take to become a successful entrepreneur
    How to build a real estate business that allows you to leave your W2 job
    And So Much More!

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    Network with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets Forums
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    00:00 Intro
    00:58 Supercharging Her Income
    09:49 Juggling a HEAVY Workload
    12:00 Brooke’s Real Estate Portfolio
    16:03 What’s Brooke’s End Goal?
    25:06 Connect with Brooke!
    25:50 Start Building Your Nest Egg!

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  • The BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is about to hit a huge milestone—our 1,000th episode! Real estate has changed quite a bit since we started this podcast, so we’re making some changes, too. 

    We’re bringing on new guests and new formats while focusing on investing tactics and strategies that work in TODAY’s housing market. Oh, and did we mention fewer ads, too?

    We’re still delivering the time-tested knowledge, inspiration, and news you expect from the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast so YOU can work towards financial freedom, no matter the market conditions.

    Join Dave Meyer, our new host, for our 1,000th episode, and tune in on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to learn how YOU can reach financial independence through real estate!

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  • Todd retired early at age forty-four, just three years after discovering the FIRE movement. The most interesting part? He quit without reaching his FIRE number. That’s right. After realizing he couldn’t go one more day working his job, he quit, even without the perfect amount of money on the sidelines. Did he survive in the FIRE life, or did he eventually have to return to work to rebuild his portfolio? Stick around and find out!

    Although Todd made a good income, he spent most of it on his lifestyle. As his family’s sole provider, every expense took away from his income, leaving him with a respectable but by no means large savings rate. One day, as Todd surfed the internet at work, he stumbled upon a financial independence blog post, and the rest was history! He chased FIRE ruthlessly for three years and eventually was able to retire on his terms.

    If you’re looking to retire in your forties, quit your job, find financial freedom, or finally grow your savings, tune in for Todd’s advice. Even if you don’t have a high income, you can follow his cost-cutting, “boring” investing advice to achieve financial independence faster than you thought possible!

    In This Episode We Cover
    The “boring” investments that lead you to financial independence and early retirement
    Coming up with your FIRE number and whether the 4% rule still works
    Getting richer in retirement and how to build wealth WITHOUT working
    How cutting your expenses will fast-track your path to early retirement
    Quitting your job and why you MUST prepare for life in retirement BEFORE you walk away from your salary
    And So Much More!

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    How to Retire Early (From Someone Who Did at Age 27)

    00:00 Intro
    01:09 Finding the FIRE Movement
    03:24 Getting His Wife on Board
    04:38 His FIRE Number 
    05:32 FIRE Movement Myths 
    07:37 Getting Richer in Retirement 
    11:55 Quitting His Job!
    13:14 Prepare for Post-FI!

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  • Wouldn’t it be nice if your home paid for itself? Every month, you throw a substantial sum of money towards your rent or mortgage payment, but what if you could live mortgage-free? With ADU investments, it’s more than possible. Michael Russell used an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) to make an extra $1,400/month off of his pricey California home. Combined with a bit of house hacking, Michael was getting PAID to live in one of the nation’s most expensive states. And he did it all on an average salary!

    So, how do YOU use ADUs to lower your cost of living and turn your home into a cash-flowing investment? Today, Michael walks us through exactly how he did it, how much it cost, how long it took, and how much money he ended up making.

    With high interest rates, will the ADU investing strategy still work in today’s market? How hard is it to build an ADU? And what’s the one mistake Michael wishes he hadn’t made before he built his ADU? We’re answering all these questions in this episode and showing you how to slash your mortgage payment, even if you live in a costly housing market!

    In This Episode We Cover
    ADU investing explained and how much it costs to build an accessory dwelling unit
    Why more local and state governments WANT homeowners to build ADUs
    How to get paid to live (even in a high-cost-of-living area) with ADUs and house hacking
    The one mistake that cost Michael months of time (and rent) that you can’t afford to repeat
    Finding homes with ADU potential and the investor-friendly agent you NEED to spot these opportunities
    And So Much More!

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    BiggerPockets Real Estate 356 - 30+ Rentals (in a Pricy Market) Through BRRRR and Section 8 with Joe Asamoah
    BiggerPockets Real Estate 575 - Killer Cash Flow with This “Tenant-First” Section 8 Rental Strategy w/Joe Asamoah
    BiggerPockets Money 37 - Paying Off Student Loan Debt with a Median Income and Two Kids in Northern California with Kyle Renke


    00:00 Intro
    01:19 Money Snapshot
    04:17 Home Run House Hack 
    06:01 Smart Money Moves Early On
    10:47 Surviving on $36K/Year 
    12:40 Building the ADU
    22:12 How Long Did it Take?
    24:55 ADU Investing with High Rates 
    33:37 Starting ADU Side Hustles
    37:40 The Right Type of Agent 
    45:58 Connect with Michael! 
    46:59 The Housing Solution?

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  • Is the FIRE movement dead? In 2024, more people are catching on to the huge downsides of pursuing financial independence, retire early. Strict frugality, massive sacrifice, working harder than ever…is it really worth it to retire decades before everyone else? If you’re internally screaming, “Yes! Of course it is!” you’re in good company. Today, we’re talking about why FIRE is NOT dead in 2024 but why most Americans won’t achieve it.

    It’s easy to claim that the FIRE movement is dead in 2024 when inflation has been high, savings rates are low, and there’s economic uncertainty all around. The problem? Almost all of that can be easily factored into your FIRE plan, and with some sacrifices, you could easily retire early in five, ten, or fifteen years. So, if FIRE is still possible, what must the average person do to achieve it?

    We’ll discuss the mindset shift you must undergo to reach financial independence, the sacrifices you must prepare for, and what we would have done differently on our own paths to FIRE. Achieving financial freedom doesn’t need to be an all-out grind with zero enjoyment. Even if you make minor money moves today, you could be retiring YEARS earlier than you thought possible!

    In This Episode We Cover
    An update on the FIRE movement and whether or not FIRE is possible in 2024
    The 4% rule explained, and why it works EVEN during high inflation
    The sacrifice that most Americans will NEVER make to retire early 
    How to achieve FIRE even if you have an average income 
    The “grind” that gets you RICH and how to tell you’re on the right track for FIRE
    How frequently to check your investments/accounts (and whether it really matters)
    And So Much More!

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    Network with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets Forums
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    Property Manager Finder
    Apply to Be a Finance Friday Guest
    BiggerPockets Money 120 - Are FIRE Naysayers Bad at Math? Yes. with Michael Kitces
    BiggerPockets Money 169 - Breaking the Taboo of Talking About Money with Friends, Family, and Bosses w/Erin Lowry
    BiggerPockets Money 243 - Ramit Sethi’s Money Advice for Couples: Live a Rich Life, Together
    BiggerPockets Money 516 - Jaspreet Singh: Getting Rich Slowly and Why Some People STAY Broke
    cFIREsim (FIRE Calculator)
    My Death March to Financial Independence
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    00:00 Intro
    04:19 Is the FIRE Movement Dead?
    10:93 Do You Need a High Income?
    16:36 Should Everyone Pursue FIRE?
    24:44 How Average People Achieve FIRE
    30:04 FIRE in 2024
    35:54 Retiring Early During Inflation 
    38:38 You CAN Achieve FIRE

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  • Are we in a recession? Are we headed for a recession? No one knows for certain, but you can never be too prepared for an economic downturn. Are you saving money? Do you have a plan in the event you lose your job? In today’s episode, we’ll help prepare you for anything that might be thrown your way!

    Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Amidst economic uncertainty, there are two steps you must take to weather tough times: build an emergency fund and brace for a potential layoff. Today, Mindy and guest co-host Amanda Wolfe are bringing you their best money tips for getting through a recession. First, they’ll show you how to pad your emergency fund by saving hundreds on groceries each month, negotiating your bills, and eliminating unnecessary expenses from your budget. Believe it or not, it might even be time to cut back on aggressive debt paydown or extra 401(k) contributions!

    Next, they’ll help you with a potential job search. You’ll learn how to get your resume seen by more employers and determine your market pay rate. But that’s not all. Stick around until the end to learn why staying with your current company—regardless of whether your job is at risk—could cost you millions of dollars over your lifetime!

    In This Episode We Cover
    How to get your financial house in order before an economic decline
    Calculating how much money YOU need for an emergency fund
    How to slash your food bill by hundreds of dollars per month
    The BEST places to find money and bolster your savings
    How to start preparing for a new job today (before you lose it!)
    When to cut back on “extra” payments and retirement contributions
    Why staying at your current job might be costing you millions of dollars
    And So Much More!

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    Property Manager Finder
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    Connect with Amanda on Instagram
    Enjoy Ebooks and Audiobooks with Libby
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    Check Out Market Pay Rates with Glassdoor
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    BiggerPockets Money - Episode 110: Systematically Increasing Income and Intentionally Decreasing Spending with A Purple Life

    00:00 Intro
    02:19 Building Your 
    11:31 Slashing Your Grocery Bill
    17:22 Negotiating Bills & Auditing Purchases
    27:56 The “No-Spend” Challenge
    33:52 Preparing for a New Job
    42:53 Send Us Your Money Tips!

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  • You could be missing out on the chance to earn passive income from your home (and other rentals!) with a “no-brainer” money move. This investing strategy is picking up steam and could become one of the big trends in real estate this year. Today’s guest was one of the early adopters, and it carried him to FIRE by his late thirties!

    Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, we’re chatting with “That ADU Guy,” Derek Sherrell. Right before the 2008 housing market crash, Derek left his contracting job behind and returned to school to become a firefighter. Little did he know that this career move would provide the time, freedom, and connections to launch a full-blown side hustle alongside his W2 job. Before the age of forty, Derek became financially independent, with the ability to retire early, all thanks to this simple strategy. Since then, he has made it his life’s mission to inspire countless others to do the same!

    In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Tune in to learn why the combination of serial house hacking and some kind of “secret sauce” (in this case, ADUs) is perhaps the easiest path to FIRE. Derek will tell you everything you need to know about buying, building, and renting out ADUs—from financing these units to scaling your business!

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    In This Episode We Cover
    Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) explained (and how they create passive income)
    Why the modified serial house hacking strategy might be the easiest path to FIRE
    How to completely replace your W2 income with cash flow from ADUs
    How to easily (and affordably) convert a single-family home into a duplex
    Why ADU investing could be one of the biggest investing opportunities in 2024
    How to get your spouse on board with your real estate investing strategy
    And So Much More!

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    Network with Other Investors on The Path to FIRE Through the BiggerPockets Forums
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    Check Out Derek’s Website
    Derek on BiggerPockets

    00:00 Intro
    02:31 Life with FI & Current Portfolio
    06:06 Derek’s Money Journey
    12:26 Changing Careers & Building Wealth
    18:21 Buying the “Lucky” House
    28:14 House Hacking with ADUs
    37:20 3 ADU Investing Strategies
    49:06 Derek’s BIG Mission
    55:58 Connect with Derek!

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  • The road to financial independence isn’t always linear, but stoicism might be the secret ingredient that keeps you on track. This ancient philosophy gets a bad rap, but with its framework as your financial “operating system,” you’ll be able to weather all kinds of storms!

    Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, Darius Foroux is a business owner, landlord, financial educator, and the author of eight books. But as a boy, he watched his family live paycheck to paycheck for many years. Vowing to one day become wealthy, Darius started saving every penny possible, only to find that practicing staunch frugality could only take him so far. After more than a decade of hard work and sacrifice, he had just $10,000 to his name and, after student loans, a negative net worth. But in 2015, Darius made a seismic mindset shift that propelled him to FI in just FIVE years!

    In this episode, Darius dispels the myth that stoicism is about suppressing emotions and lacking empathy. Instead, you’ll learn that its tenets revolve around creating balance, staying grounded, and changing how you respond to things beyond your control—virtues that are congruent with building wealth. But that’s not all. He will also show you how to increase your income, gain a “stoic edge,” and invest your money in 2024!

    In This Episode We Cover
    How Darius went from a low net worth to financial independence in FIVE years
    Why reaching FI is easier with stoicism as your “operating system”
    Why investing in yourself and learning new skills is the KEY to higher income
    The three steps for gaining a “stoic edge” that helps you build wealth faster
    The BEST way to start investing in the stock market in 2024
    And So Much More!

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    00:00 Intro
    03:24 Darius’ Money Journey
    11:16 Negative Net Worth & the “Aha!” Moment
    22:25 Stoicism in Personal Finance
    32:11 Building Wealth with Stoicism
    41:36 How to Start Investing in 2024
    47:04 Reaching FI & Retiring Like a Stoic
    52:46 Connect with Darius!
    53:19 Find Joy in the Journey!

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