Introduction Getting degrees and licenses are nothing new for doctors. This is why I’m never surprised when I hear this question, “Should I get my real estate license?” I’ve heard it too many times to count. They’re usually asking this for several reasons: 1) To save money on commissions for the sale of their own […]
When I talk to people about the benefits of investing in real estate investing, I often hear this response, “I would, but I don’t want to be a landlord.” While I believe that actively investing in real estate by owning rental properties is a proven path to creating wealth and cash flow, it is certainly […]
[Editor] This post was created in partnership with Crowdstreet, one of the leading real estate investing platforms online. Real estate investing is considered “local” meaning that it’s important to follow national trends, but understanding specific market characteristics is essential to making smart investment decisions. Enjoy! — CrowdStreet recently published their Best Places to Invest report. […]
Real estate doesn’t need to follow the 1% rule to provide an acceptable investment return. Discussing exceptions and a word of caution. Today’s Classic is republished from White Coat Investor. You can see the original here. Enjoy! Many direct real estate investors like to use the 1% rule for screening properties for possible purchase for rental income. The […]
As you likely know, I believe that investing in real estate is one of the best ways to generate passive income and, ultimately, reach financial independence. There are many, many ways to invest in real estate, and the decision of how exactly to invest is based on many factors. Some people, for example, make real […]
Should you invest in stocks or real estate? It’s a big question, and there are many, many opinions out there. While both certainly have their pros and cons, I thought I would give you an idea of exactly why I prefer real estate over stocks. Of course, investing is different for everyone, and everything depends […]
Many people might think the only way to invest in real estate is to buy and rent a single-family home. But there is more to real estate investing than just becoming a landlord. Commercial real estate is another way for investors to diversify their portfolios away from stock and bonds with real estate. And unlike […]
This is a guest post by Pranay Parikh, a physician who blogs about productivity and investing at pranayparikh.com. He can also be found as a moderator on our Facebook group, Passive Income Docs. Enjoy! I’ve been fortunate over the years to help many people to get into real estate. Those who know me know that […]
In my previous post, I shared some of the worst financial decisions I made in 2019. To summarize, I know I’m not perfect and will definitely make mistakes. However, I’m happy to take those mistakes and learn from them. Mistakes, after all, can lead to growth. As an appropriate follow-up to that post, I thought […]
Every other week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After manually filtering through the millions of articles out there on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this month. Here’s our Journal Club for the week, enjoy! Sure. You want financial independence. Most everyone does. To get away from the “paycheck-dependence” (as Physician […]
