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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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January 20, 2022

Rental Property Café™ Episode 6: Are You Financially Ready To Buy Your First Investment Property?

Here are six questions you should ask yourself to know if you are ready to buy your first real estate investment property.

Real Estate Coaching

January 18, 2022

15 Ways Real Estate Investors Minimize Their Taxes-Part 1

There are many ways real estate investments have favorable tax treatment, including depreciation expense and tax-deferred like kind exchanges. This article discusses the first 5 of 15 ways real estate investors minimize taxes.

Financial Planning

January 10, 2022

How Does Real Estate Impact College Planning?

How do real estate investments impact college planning and financial aid applications? I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately, as my high school senior navigates the college application process. I reached out to my friend Rynda Wilk, CFP®, MBA, a college planning expert with 21Finance, for a discussion of college financial strategies for real estate investors.

Financial Planning

January 6, 2022

Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 3: Marriage and Money

When couples get married, they expect that their marriage will be a romantic and spiritual partnership, and for many couples, a parenting partnership. But one thing couples often overlook is that marriage is also an economic partnership.

Real Life

November 9, 2021

Rental Property Café™ Episode 5: Is The Single Family Home A Good Strategy In This Market?

Is investing in single family homes is a practical real estate investment in this current market?

Real Estate Coaching

October 29, 2021

Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 2: Your Digital Storefront with Liz Wilcox

In Episode 2 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Liz Wilcox of Wilcox Media and Marketing, shares ways growing businesses can create a digital storefront with content that attracts the right customers.

Business Coaching