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We want you to get really, really good at managing your money, your real estate and your other investments. That's why we're so passionate about teaching what we've learned on our own financial journeys. There's a ton of information out there online about real estate investing and personal finance – how do you know what is useful? What's unrealistic or just a sales pitch? We can help. Follow The Real Life Blog for realistic, practical guidance and curated resources on living your real (estate) life.

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August 11, 2021

Do I Need A CPA As A Real Estate Investor?

A tax professional who is knowledgeable about real estate -- and preferably has real estate investing experience themselves -- will save you time, money, and headaches.

Financial Planning

July 8, 2021

Rental Property Café™- Episode 2 - Ask Yourself These 6 Important Questions When You Inherit Property

You've inherited property. Now, what? Should you live in it? Sell it? Rent it? Refinance it? Here are six questions that you should ask yourself before you decide what to do.

Financial Planning

April 19, 2021

Rental Property Café™- Episode 1 - How We Got Started In Real Estate

Real Life Planning launches a podcast with Episode 1 of the Rental Property Café™. Hosts Cynthia Meyer and Veronica Woods discuss how they each got started in real estate investing, and what they learned which can help other professionals build diverse sources of income.

Real Estate Coaching

January 20, 2021

Do You Know These 5 Ways Rental Property Owners Manage Risk?

Risk management in real estate financial planning is evaluating and forecasting financial risks and identifying ways that you can avoid them or minimize their impact.

Real Estate Coaching Financial Planning

January 9, 2021

How The New Stimulus Package Will Help Real Estate Investors in 2021

What is in the new stimulus package that could help real estate investors? The package includes provisions that will help both renters and landlords in the short run, as well as provide a broad, temporary boost for most taxpayers.

Financial Planning

October 5, 2020

Insurance for Real Estate Owners: How Much Of A Property Deductible Should You Carry?

How much of a deductible should you carry on your property insurance if You are shopping for a landlord policy and you must decide on the terms. A lower deductible means higher premiums. How do you decide how much of a property deductible to carry?

Real Estate Coaching Financial Planning