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How Many Rental Properties Does It Take to Retire Early?

How Many Rental Properties Does It Take to Retire Early?

by Chad Carson | Last updated Aug 2, 2022 | FIRE, Fun & Travel, Personal Finance, Spark Blog | 12 comments

Rental properties are a great way to fund some or all of your retirement. They produce steady, predictable income without eating into your principal. And they have many tax advantages and other benefits for retirement. But before you embark on a multi-year real estate...
Is It Too Late To Invest in Real Estate? (The 2-Minute Drill of Life)

Is It Too Late To Invest in Real Estate? (The 2-Minute Drill of Life)

by Chad Carson | Last updated Jun 15, 2022 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 10 comments

A few years ago I was talking to a real estate coaching client who was extremely anxious about his finances. The details have been changed for his privacy, but let’s call him James. James was in his late 50s, and he felt like time was working against him. A series of...
How to Build Unshakable Confidence as a Real Estate Investor

How to Build Unshakable Confidence as a Real Estate Investor

by Chad Carson | Last updated Feb 18, 2022 | Personal Finance, Real Estate Investing, Spark Blog | 7 comments

As a kid, I used to watch Michael Jordan lead his team to professional basketball championships year after year. Before every game winning shot, momentum-shifting defensive play, or pass to the right person at the right time, you could see the unshakable confidence in...

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Denise Supplee is a landlord, property manager, and passive investor in real estate syndications. She's also a champion mom and licensed Realtor.


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