The Power of Groups

I belong to a couple groups in our local community. I am a member at our local WiscoREIA (Wisconsin Real Estate Investment Association) and a member of an entrepreneur mastermind. There are other groups I have looked into, like the Chamber of Commerce, young professionals, and BNI. Those seem like good groups but I wantContinue reading “The Power of Groups”

House Hacking

Have you ever lived with a roommate? Maybe owned a duplex, triplex, 4plex, or other multi-family building and lived in one unit and rented the other? If you have or you know someone who has, that is considered house hacking. The basics of house hacking is, you own a property and you utilize other individualsContinue reading “House Hacking”

The 1% Rule

The 1% rule is kind of an industry standard in my area. If a property reaches the 1% rule, it is typically a solid long-term investment. There are a lot of other things which can make this untrue, however, it is a guideline we keep in mind. What does the 1% rule mean? It means,Continue reading “The 1% Rule”

Finding Real Estate

Real Estate has become quite the hobby for my partner Ryan and I. We have acquired multiple investment properties, along with multiple flips. We hired my brother (Kyle) full time to help us work on these properties and to help us with maintenance at Stable Living. My brother has been a massive help with fixingContinue reading “Finding Real Estate”

Investing in Real Estate

I believe investing in real estate to be one of the best investment vehicles. Investing in real estate allows you to receive passive income, put your money in an appreciating asset, receive many tax benefits, and gain equity in your property. I believe this is better than a 401k or IRA for the normal investor.Continue reading “Investing in Real Estate”