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How to Get Started in Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide

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Have you ever driven down the road looking at the homes, apartments, or projects under development and asked yourself how to get started in real estate? If so, you’ve come to the right place, because real estate investing represents an compelling opportunity for wealth building. 

Learning how to invest in real estate will:

  • Produce monthly cash flow
  • Increase your net worth through debt pay down and price appreciation (increases in the property value)
  • Give you insane tax benefits (mortgage interest write-offs, depreciation deductions, etc.)
  • Provide you with protection against inflation
  • Allow you to utilize leverage, which can further accelerate your returns [Read more…] about How to Get Started in Real Estate: The Ultimate Guide

How to Start Investing Even If You’re Broke

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Knowing how to start investing with just a little bit of money is the first step to building a financial future for yourself.

While returns are never guaranteed, historically S&P 500 — which measures the largest 500 public companies in America — has gone up an average of 10 percent a year, and 13.4 percent a year between 2013 and 2017.

Better yet, real estate can frequently pay you 15% or more on your money (called an “Internal Rate of Return” or IRR). Part of the reason for these amplified returns is that real estate allows you to use leverage (mortgages), because your debt obligations are backed by real assets. [Read more…] about How to Start Investing Even If You’re Broke

3 Tips on Networking That I Learned from Antoni Porowski

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There’s no denying that Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski is a force. Four million followers on Instagram, the star of an Emmy winning Netflix show, and a gay icon, all at by the age of 35, how did he do it?

Like most roads to success, Porowski’s career path took many twists and turns. Evolving from just another New York waiter and wannabe actor to now a food superstar, all thanks to his ability to network and take risks. Keep reading to uncover three networking tips from this mastermind. [Read more…] about 3 Tips on Networking That I Learned from Antoni Porowski

Working from Home: The Secrets Of Claiming A Home Office Deduction

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Nearly 70% of all small businesses in the U.S. start at home, which is why it is valuable to understand the nuances of claiming a home office deduction.

This is due to obvious reasons (renting office space isn’t cheap), but working from home is a lot more financially advantageous than most people realize. The IRS has rules that allow business owners to write off rent, utilities, equipment, renovations, real estate taxes, and more. In many cases, these tax rules can bag you $1,000 or more come tax time.

The average person can take off a lot of their everyday expenses and alleviate some of the stress that comes with entrepreneurship. You can even have your home office in a separate space from your actual home. How much you can get off your home office deduction will depend on meeting certain requirements and keeping proper documentation. [Read more…] about Working from Home: The Secrets Of Claiming A Home Office Deduction

Book Review of Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

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This article is a review of Rich Dad Poor Dad, a best-selling book written by Robert Kiyosaki — a self-made businessman, author, investor, and speaker.

The author’s success, achievements, and popularity weren’t as easy as you would think. He jumped from one job offer to the other for many years until the late 90’s when he finally came to the limelight after publishing Rich Dad Poor Dad in 1997.

Since that time, the book has climbed to the top of the charts, achieving the lofty position as the #1 selling personal finance book of all-time. [Read more…] about Book Review of Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki