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    How I Quit My Career at 39 with Out-of-State Rental Properties

    By Retire Before Dad

    The following is a guest post by Eric Hughes, who writes the blog Rental Income Advisors. Eric left his corporate job by creating passive income with out-of-state rental properties.  He owns 18 properties that produce nearly $70,000 per year.  Eric explains how rental properties can be a shorter path to financial independence than a traditional…

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    Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Investing, Real Estate

    9 Alternative Investment Ideas for Asset Diversification

    By Retire Before Dad

    Diversification is said to be the only free lunch in the investment world. If your stock portfolio is heavily weighted toward one company, you can reduce your risk by purchasing shares of other companies.  The same is true for asset classes. As your stock accounts grow with regular contributions and gains, your net worth becomes…

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    Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Unusual

    Roofstock Review 2021: Build Wealth Through Real Estate

    By Retire Before Dad

    This Roofstock review was updated on 01/01/2021. Roofstock is a real estate property marketplace specifically designed for investors. Real estate investors can search for, analyze, and purchase profitable single-family rentals (SFRs) from the convenience of a computer or phone.  Roofstock provides an end-to-end experience that enables investors who live in high cost of living areas…

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    Filed Under: Real Estate, Reviews

    When to Refinance a Mortgage for Maximum Benefit

    By Retire Before Dad

    A mortgage refinance can be an excellent way to increase cash flow in your monthly budget if the numbers work. But how do you know when to refinance a mortgage? Spoiler alert — it depends.  I’ve gone through five mortgage refinances since 2006, and I’m working through number six now that rates are at historic…

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    Filed Under: Personal Finance, Real Estate

    25 Small Investment Ideas to Cultivate Wealth

    By Retire Before Dad

    There’s no shortage of small investment ideas now that financial platforms are finally catering to investor demand.  Many of the asset classes we take for granted today weren’t readily available to beginner investors a decade ago. Access to commission-free online brokers, fractional shares, and innovative exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has broadened the universe of investments available…

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    Filed Under: Investing, IPOs, Real Estate, Stocks

    AcreTrader Review 2021: Farmland Investing for Income and Growth

    By Retire Before Dad

    This AcreTrader review was updated on 01/01/2021. About 60% of American farms are owner-operated. That leaves about 40% of farmland that’s rented or leased to farmers by landowners.  The majority of farm landowners inherited the land and have either retired or have no interest in farming.  Since farmland is commonly passed down to younger generations and…

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    Filed Under: Investing, Real Estate, Reviews

    The 18 Best Income-Producing Assets for Retirement

    By Retire Before Dad

    There are two primary ways to self-fund a retirement. 1) Live off of the output from income-producing assets. 2) Drawdown retirement savings by selling investments. My retirement strategy is to combine both methods to diversify my retirement income streams. By spending money from income-producing assets first, I’ll reduce the amount I need to sell in…

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    Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Stocks

    Real Estate Crowdfunding Investing 2021: A Beginner’s Comparison Guide

    By Retire Before Dad

    Real estate crowdfunding investing is a way for ordinary investors to profit from high-quality real estate properties that were mostly unattainable a decade ago.  After the U.S. Congress passed the JOBS Act of 2012 (Jumpstart Our Business Startups), real estate crowdfunding platforms began to emerge, utilizing the new law and modern technology to empower investors. …

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    Filed Under: Investing, Real Estate, Reviews

    11 Financial Goals to Set Any Time of the Year

    By Retire Before Dad

    Are you thinking about what financial goals to set this year? According to a motivational flyer in my office, 71% of Americans make resolutions, but only 8% succeed. Put me in that 8%. This year, I’d like to lose about 15 pounds. I also ate a lot of chocolate last week. With setting financial goals,…

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    Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Stocks, Tax Advantaged, Travel Tagged With: goals

    The 5 Best Investments in 2021 for Long-Term Growth

    By Retire Before Dad

    As New Year’s resolutions are fresh on your mind, there’s no better time than now to initiate and strengthen wealth-building strategies. To help inspire you, I’ve created a list of best investments for 2021. This article is about where you can direct your money and time this year so that ten and twenty years from…

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    Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Investing, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Stocks

    Is it Smart to Use a Home Equity Loan to Invest?

    By Retire Before Dad

    Utilizing a home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) is surprisingly less popular these days despite record levels of homeowner equity (see chart).  Mortgage interest rates are still hovering near all-time low levels after a few rate decreases from the Federal Reserve. The big banks are eager to lend money, but they’ve raised their…

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    Filed Under: Debt, Investing, Lending, Real Estate, Stocks Tagged With: debt-free, net worth

    Lifetime Income: How to Build it Without Annuities

    By Retire Before Dad

    Have you heard advertisements about creating lifetime income for a secure retirement? I’m always skeptical about annuities because they are so confusing, even for those of us that pay attention. Turns out, the term “lifetime income” is a marketing phrase meant to demystify annuities by highlighting their main benefit. Unfortunately, a new marketing campaign doesn’t…

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    Filed Under: Investing, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Stocks, Tax Advantaged

    RealtyMogul Review 2021 — Commercial Real Estate for Ordinary Investors

    By Retire Before Dad

    This RealtyMogul review was updated 01/01/2021. RealtyMogul is a Los Angeles-based real estate crowdfunding platform that connects individual investors to professionally managed commercial real estate deals on a modern investment platform.  The company offers non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), private investment offerings, and 1031 exchanges all under one roof. It’s suitable for both accredited…

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    Filed Under: Investing, Real Estate, Reviews

    7 Strategic Ways to Lower Your Mortgage Payment

    By Retire Before Dad

    Now that we’ve sold the condo and the mortgage is gone, we’re down to one debt in our family, our primary mortgage. What irks me about owning a home with a mortgage is that I need to have a full-time job to cover the payment. No duh, right? That’s a typical situation. But I look…

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    Filed Under: Debt, Real Estate

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