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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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December 12, 2022

Rental Property Café™ - Episode 16: How to Evaluate a House Hack

In this episode of Rental Property Café™, we use real-life examples to demonstrate what to look for in a potential house hack.

Real Estate Coaching

December 5, 2022

Mastermind Monday: Minimalism and Your Money

In this Mastermind Monday post, colleague Neil Krishnaswamy, CFP®, RICP®, EA® explains how the minimalistic approach doesn't have to equal sacrifice.

Real Life

November 28, 2022

Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 23: Your Tax Return Tells a Story with Ian Scott

In Episode 23, I have a conversation with tax professional, Ian Scott, CPA about tax planning for small business owners, including real estate business owners.

Financial Planning

November 14, 2022

Mastermind Monday: Webinar Replay-Tips as you Scale your Real Estate Investing

This Mastermind Monday, I am sharing a recent educational webinar hosted by my friend Veronica Woods, MBA with Ian T. Scott, CPA on strategies to help real estate investors in the scaling stage.

Mastermind Monday

November 4, 2022

Real Life Planning Podcast Episode 22: Make Better Healthcare Decisions with Kelley Long

In Episode 22, I talk to Health Savings Account expert, Kelley Long, CPA/PFS, CFP®, about what to consider when selecting an HSA-eligible healthcare plan, and when it doesn't make sense.

Financial Planning

October 27, 2022

Rental Property Café™ - Episode 15: How to Raise Rents

In this episode, Cynthia Meyer and Veronica Woods tackle raising the rent, when it makes sense, and why rental property owners need a workflow for this decision.

Real Estate Coaching