How My House Paid Off My Student Loans

Student loans: the bane of so many college grads’ financial existence! Americans owe over $1.48 trillion in student loan debt, spread out among about 44 million borrowers. Crazy! My wife and I were in the same predicament not too long ago, owing over $100,000 in student loan debt. After moving to wonderful Washington (yay for … Continued

Book Recommendation: Rich Dad Poor Dad

Clients often ask me questions such as: How do I develop the mindset of a real estate investor? Or how do I educate myself/ my child/ my family about money and investing? Topics like money and investing are taboo in some families, but in the age of credit cards, self-directed retirement savings and six-figure student … Continued

Eight Stellar Reasons to Invest in Real Estate

Here are a few key ways that investing in real estate can benefit you: 1. Cashflow – Investment real estate produces income once the property is leased. If purchased correctly, the total rent collected can exceed the total expenses associated with owning the property (mortgage, taxes, repairs, etc.). The excess rental income after paying expenses … Continued

4 Things You Need to Expect When Selling With an Agent

Are you working with a local Tacoma agent to sell your house? Or maybe you’re thinking about it? If so, we’ve collected the top 4 things you need to expect when selling with an agent — to help you navigate this process easily! There are many ways to sell your house and many people choose … Continued