Big trouble is ahead for many banks that have commercial real estate in their portfolios. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warning, “there will be bank failures” at the Senate Banking Committee in early March.

Due to declining values and defaulting loans in the commercial real estate space, smaller banks are feeling the pinch. Specifically, small and midsize banks could collapse in the coming months. On today's show, we're going to discuss this issue and what it means for you.

What does it take to become a Section 8 Landlord? Do you have to get pre-approved? And if so, what does the process look like? That's the first question I'm answering on this encore Q&A episode!

On today's show, I'm taking three of your great questions on Section 8 rentals, how to get funding to grow your portfolio, and how to buy gold and silver. I'll also cover topics like diversifying your portfolio, signs of a recession, and why now is a great time to buy tangible assets. Click play to learn more!

There’s a huge problem impacting our economy and we need to talk about it – Americans are absolutely drowning in credit card debt. In the fourth quarter of 2023, Americans’ total credit card balances increased by $50 billion, reaching a total of $1.129 trillion, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In fact, consumer debt is at its highest balance since the New York Fed began tracking data in the 1990s.

On today's show, we're going to dive in what's going on with the state of credit card debt in the US. We're going to talk about delinquencies, interest rates, and much more. If you want to know more about consumer debt and how it's impacting the daily lives of Americans, tune in to this episode!

Banks have been tightening their lending standards for a while now, and investors are finding it harder and harder to find lenders willing to give loans on rental properties. Today's first caller has contacted 30 banks to find a HELOC on an investment property, and still came up empty handed. What should his next move be? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode!

On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your questions on finding a HELOC for a rental property, how to decide if you should pay off mortgages, and the best way to tap into equity on a rental property. I'm also giving an update on the economy, the middle class, and what smart investors can do to protect themselves during this time.

With home prices rising US homeowners have gained an incredible amount of home equity. On today's show, I'm going to be sharing the latest data on home equity, and what homeowners can do to take advantage of this massive increase in wealth.

As I've always said, real estate is the number one way to build wealth in the United States. This massive jump in equity is a testament to the power of buying real estate. Click play to learn more about home equity, buying rental properties, and creating wealth!

What can be done with an old 401k? Is there any way to use it to invest in real estate? That's the first question I'm answering on today's show!

On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to talk about the future of the US dollar and how it relates to real estate investing. Then I'll answer three of your great questions about investing with an old 401k, UBIT taxes for self-directed IRAs, and how to make a return on investment if you don't have enough funds to buy a rental property. Click play to hear more!

Here's a question I hear a lot: should I pay off my mortgage, or invest that money instead? Both strategies can yield incredible results for your budget, your family's future, and your overall finances. Unfortunately, there's hardly ever a straightforward answer, but on today's show I'm going to help you weigh your options.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're going to talk about the benefits of investing, as well as paying off your mortgage. I'm going to give you a few main points to consider before you make this decision.

There's not one clear, defined path to building wealth. When faced with a decision, you should always analyze your entire financial snapshot, including your Freedom Number. Today I'm sharing how you can assess whether or not to sell a rental property—and more!

On this encore episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm answering three of your questions on deciding what to do with a paid off property, options for non-recourse financing, and how to find wholesaling leads. Press play to hear my answers to your questions!

The promise of The American Dream has long attracted people from all over the world to build a better life for themselves and their families. The American Dream promises that if you just work hard enough, you can have the life you want. Yet there are Americans working full, long careers and still can’t afford to make ends meet when it’s time to retire.

On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I'm going to discuss how The American Dream is collapsing before our eyes. We're going to cover the history of The American Dream, how the retirement system has transformed, and my favorite tool you can use to build a comfortable life for yourself and your family.

Today's first caller is thinking about his retirement plan. It's become harder than ever to build a solid retirement plan that can weather the ups and downs of the economy. What's the best way to make sure your retirement is both secure and growing? That's the first question I'm answering on this Q&A episode of Investing in Real Estate!

This episode features three of your great questions on building a secure retirement, the purpose of using LLCs for real estate investing, and what to consider before you seek out private money. I'm also going to discuss inflation, the US dollar, and more. Click play to hear my answers to your questions!

Anytime I talk about the downfalls of the popular retirement plan, the 401k, there’s always a few people in the comment section protesting. If you’re one of the lucky few that has been able to build a large retirement savings inside a 401k, that’s great! But unfortunately, this isn’t the norm. Most people who put money into a 401k aren’t able to save enough to fund a comfortable retirement.

There are many reasons why the 401k fails investors, and I have plenty of videos I can direct you to if you’d like to learn more about this… But if you’re squirreling your extra dollars into a 401k, blindly wondering if it will be enough for retirement, today’s show is for you. We’re going to cover a few ways you can tell if your 401k sucks.