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Sorta Random Sunday: On Vacation!
I’ll be honest. I don’t have much for you all this week for Sorta Random Sunday. Selenid and I currently are taking our first (albeit)…
Sorta Random Sunday: Happy Birthday, Selenid!
Selenid’s birthday technically is Friday 5/21 but it’s still her birthday weekend. So I feel it’s only right to celebrate her in this space! And…
What is Best? Short or Long Term Rental Properties?
This right here is a classic debate in real estate investing crowds. What is better? Short or long term rental properties? Today’s post is from…
Finance Flash Go! Episode #87: Inflation & What It Means for Your Money!
On this episode of the Finance Flash Go! podcast, we are talking about inflation, what it is, and what it means for you and your…
Investing Basics
Top 11 Financial Mistakes That I Have Made
I’ve developed a love and respect for my financial mistakes. They got me to where I am now. But, I’m getting ahead of myself. If you are reading this, congrats…
PhREI Network Roundup 6-2-22: Why Doctors Shouldn’t Paint Their Own House
As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy! Carpe Diem MD Ian Cook of…
12 Answers to “Why Is Retirement Planning Important for All Physicians?”
Personal finance is a significant component of overall personal well-being. However, it is almost universally overlooked by physicians in general, including plastic surgeons like me. As rates of burnout and…
3 Reasons Your 401k Account Gets a Bad Rap (And Why They Are Wrong)
Investing your 401k account isn’t cool. It’s not sexy. No one is gonna call you or me a financial genius for doing so. But here’s the real truth: Boring investing…
Real Estate Investing
A Blogger’s Individual Stock Portfolio Revealed
A few months ago, I shared my actual stock portfolio on a blog post. Not surprisingly, it is composed entirely of index funds with no individual stock holdings. This is…
Does Every Doctor Need to Invest in Real Estate?
Nope. It’s a simple answer. Post over. Ok…you got me, I’m not gonna let you off the hook that easily. But I guess maybe the more appropriate question is, “Should…
Insider Look: Deal Analysis of Investment Property #2
As many of you know, Selenid and I recently closed on and rented out our second investment property. It is a duplex in the city of Buffalo with three bedrooms…
4 Reasons That Cash Flow Is King in Real Estate
I have these discussions all the time with friends, family, and many others online. There are a ton of ways to make money in real estate investing. But the only…
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