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Own & manage short-term and long-term rentals on Florida's West Coast Co-founder @HouseMoneyMedia "Retired" the 9-5 at 33
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Still can't believe this happened
Has my time on X peaked? 😅
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I turned 33 this weekend.
I own 8 Airbnbs that generate $20k per month.
Here are 33 things not all Airbnb hosts have (but totally should):
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My dad used to pay me $1 if I ordered water at a restaurant
He explained it benefitted both him and me financially
And that it was healthier
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I can use Microsoft Excel to analyze a real estate deal in under 10 minutes
My spreadsheets are like 3rd grade math. I literally add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Let me show you:
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I can use Microsoft Excel to analyze a real estate deal in under 10 minutes
My spreadsheets are like 3rd grade math. I literally add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Let me show you:
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Why does the US government limit what we can contribute to our retirement accounts?
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At 27, I had my own office in the penthouse, a reserved parking spot for my BMW, a primary home in a golf course community, and 1 rental property.
That's the year I was diagnosed with depression.
Be careful chasing society's dream for you.
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I've put $250k of my own cash into stocks...now worth $500k
I've put $250k of my own cash into real estate...now the equity alone is worth $1 million.
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I've put $250k of my own cash into stocks...now worth $500k
I've put $250k of my own cash into real estate...now the equity alone is worth $1 million.
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Today I closed my work laptop
Forever
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At 33, I have 9 short-term rentals and 3 long-term rentals
I wouldn't be where I am without Bigger Pockets
These 6 books were crucial reads:
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If you are renting
You are paying the property taxes
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I own and manage 8 short-term rentals (Airbnbs)
These are the 8 most expensive parts of setup (I learned the hard way):
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Should 20-somethings be maxing their 401ks?
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It's been a wild 5 years.
Age 27:
- BMW
- 1 rental
- Nice house
- On track to retire in my 50s
Age 32:
- Accord
- 12 rentals
- House hacking
- Financially free
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I can use Microsoft Excel to analyze a real estate deal in under 10 minutes
My spreadsheets are like 3rd grade math. I literally add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Let me show you:
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If you borrow money, you should pay it back.
True or false?
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How to become a millionaire:
1) Pretend you make 20% less than you do
2) Invest that 20%
3) Wait
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I've put $250k of my own cash into stocks...now worth $500k
I've put $250k of my own cash into real estate...now the equity alone is worth $1 million.
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Real estate has been paying my bills for a while now
Time to take the training wheels off
I just put my notice in 😎
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At 33, I have 10 short-term rentals and 3 long-term rentals
I wouldn't be where I am without Bigger Pockets
These 6 books were crucial reads:
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How to become a millionaire:
1) Pretend you make 20% less than you do
2) Invest that 20%
3) Wait
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Real estate is not passive income
Sorry not sorry
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I've put $250k of my own cash into stocks...now worth $500k
I've put $250k of my own cash into real estate...now the equity alone is worth $1 million.
Did I lose money?
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My Airbnb (Short-Term Rental) Payouts for April:
Week 1: $5,768.44
Week 2: $7,159.95
Week 3: $5,270.56
Week 4: $5,231.98
Total: $23,430.93
Interested in how to get started?
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By the time you're 30, you should be aware of:
- 401ks
- HSAs
- Roth IRAs
Agree or disagree?
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If you are renting
You are paying the property taxes
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I've read dozens of personal finance books
Here are the ones you should start with:
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At 27, I had my own office in the penthouse, a reserved parking spot for my BMW, a primary home in a golf course community, and 1 rental property.
That's the year I was diagnosed with depression.
Be careful chasing society's dream for you.
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This is how I use Excel to analyze a real estate deal in under 10 minutes
My spreadsheets are like 3rd grade math. I literally add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Let me show you:
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REMINDER
If you are renting
You are paying the property taxes
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Adulting Is Easy now has 30,000 followers!🙏
Hi! I'm Lauren:
- Age: 33😁
- Married💍
- Podcaster🎤
- Sports fan🏒
- Index funds📈
- Sales career ☎
- Tampa Bay, FL🌴
- Honda Accord🚘
- Multi-millionaire💵
- Real estate investing: 14 doors🏡
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Real estate is not passive income
Sorry not sorry
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Real estate is not passive income
Sorry not sorry
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I don't care how old you are.
With the right choices, you can retire in 10 years.
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Would you buy a mobile home for $125k if this was your view?
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Airbnbs generate almost $20k in bookings per month
In honor of me being 33 years old
Here are 33 things not all Airbnb hosts have but totally should:
(Bookmark this)
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House hacking is the best way for young people to get ahead.
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At 27, I was diagnosed with depression.
I had a private office, reserved parking spot for my BMW, primary home in a golf course community, and 1 rental property.
Be careful chasing other people's dreams.
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I have 8 short-term rentals and 4 long-term rentals
I wouldn't be where I am without Bigger Pockets
These 6 books were crucial reads:
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I'm just not a 5 am person
Anyone else out there think that's insalely early?
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Living with your parents is fine
Giving me financial advice while living with your parents is not fine
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Your primary residence is an asset.
Hard stop.
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I own and manage 8 short-term rentals (Airbnbs)
These are the 8 most expensive parts of setup (I learned the hard way):
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My husband told me last year he wanted our net worth to hit 1M before he turned 30. He's 28 and gosh darn it, I think we're gonna do it!
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Put in my notice today at my 9-5
Excited to see how this next chapter goes
👀
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$1 million is a lot of money
It's not rich money though
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In 2022, the average new car payment was $700.
In 2012, my first house payment was $725.
How are people surviving?!
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Not sure who needs to hear this, but...
401ks aren't a scam.
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I don't have to work today
I don't have to work for anyone else ever again
Wonder when that will sink in
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Husband & I have 8 Short-Term Rentals/Airbnbs
Here are 4 things I'd do differently if I started over:
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I requested a credit limit increase on my credit card.
Got an extra $7k instantly!
Will I use it? Nah, but it lowers my utilization, which is good for my credit score.
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Why anyone would rather work than fish, golf, play pickleball/tennis/volleyball, learn a new language, go on the boat, snow ski, eat, drink, travel, shop, read, get massages, watch sports, etc., is insane to me.
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Not sure who needs to hear this, but...
401ks aren't a scam.
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In the past, men worked 1 job and women stayed home...
Then, women starting working...
Now, side hustles are on the rise...
Where does it end?
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🙋♀️My Bio:
- 32 year old married to 29💍
- Loc: Tampa Bay, FL 🌴
- 9-5: Sales💰
- Bachelor's: Finance - Univ of FL🐊
- Grad Cert: Personal Finance - Boston U 📚
- Real Estate Investor (12 doors)🏘️
- Podcast Host🎧
- Index Fund Investor📈
- Newbie Crypto Investor 🪙
- Millionaire🤑
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I have 8 Short-Term Rentals/Airbnbs
Here are 4 things I'd do differently if I started over:
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Should 20-somethings be maxing their 401ks?
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Thank you for 25,000 followers!
I'm Lauren🙋♀️
Age 33, married to 30💍
Real Estate Investor 🏠
University of Florida🐊
Index Fund Investor📈
Boston University 📚
Multi-Millionaire 🤑
Tampa Bay Area🏖️
Podcast Host🎙️
Airbnb Host🏘️
Sales pro💸
FI😎
Level up your Twitter timeline:
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It took me just a little bit too long to realize I should have been maxing the match on my 401k and not maxing the whole damn thing.
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I don't care how old you are.
With the right choices, you can retire in 10 years.
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Men who pull out early never experience the bull market that follows.
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By the time you're 30, you should be aware of:
- 401ks
- HSAs
- Roth IRAs
Agree or disagree?
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I know someone who won a $1 million lotto
They took a year off work, spent it all, and went back to the same job
Would that be you?
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Do I WANT to sit on my ass and do nothing?
No
Do I want the OPTION to sit on my ass and do nothing?
Yes
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Owning an index fund is not this rewarding
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Our stocks are worth over $700k
That's the good news🤑
$550k of it is in retirement accts
That's the bad news 🫠
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My dad taught me about stocks, 401ks, and IRAs
My mom had a rental property
Grateful 🙏
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My dad taught me about stocks, 401ks, and IRAs
My mom had a rental property
Grateful 🙏
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Why anyone would rather work than fish, golf, play pickleball/tennis/volleyball, learn a new language, go on the boat, snow ski, eat, drink, travel, shop, read, get massages, watch sports, etc., is insane to me.
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My boss was ecstatic with my 3 series BMW purchase
Said he wanted me in a 7 series ASAP
Took me too long to realize why....
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If I were just starting out, here's what I'd do:
- Maximize income
- Live on 50%
- House hack
- Max 401k match
- Max Roth
- Invest in real estate
- Fund a brokerage
- Buy some crypto (1-2% of portfolio)
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One time in college, I won a stock investment simulation because I forgot we were doing it for the entire semester so I never traded any of the stocks.
Learned my lesson!
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Reminder:
Your primary residence is an asset.
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How to become a millionaire:
1) Pretend you make 20% less than you do
2) Invest that 20%
3) Wait
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I own and manage 9 short-term rentals (Airbnbs)
These are the 9 most expensive parts of setup:
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Take your PTO
Take your sick days
You don't get those back when you retire
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In 2022, the average new car payment was $700.
In 2012, my first house payment was $725.
How are people surviving?!
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FIRE is catching
Financial independence, retire early is growing and expanding
Here are 6 different kinds:
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After a tumor removal from his neck and 13 months of treatment...
My cousin is cancer free!
Next year, he'll be turning 30 and getting married ❤️
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The average asking rent in the US is $1,900
The average social security payment is $1,666
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The average car payment for new vehicles is $575.
Yikes.
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What do you call someone with $100k net worth?
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My boss was stoked when I bought a BMW
Said it wouldn't be long til I traded the 3 series for a 7 series
Didn't hit me until later he wanted me locked into a luxury lifestyle so I'd be more motivated to sell
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By the time you're 25, you should be aware of:
- 401ks
- HSAs
- Roth IRAs
Agree or disagree?
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Dave Ramsey has done a lot of good for a lot of people.
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$1 million is a lot of money
It's not rich money though
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Your primary residence is an asset.
Hard stop.
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By age 30, you should
- Be
- Thirty
- Years
- Old
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My Chase accounts makes me feel broke...
My Vanguard accounts makes me feel better:
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I gross $20k per month with real estate.
If you’re not sure if real estate is for you, these 4 reasons will change your mind:
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Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Payouts for February:
Week 1: $6,023.45
Week 2: $8,215.39
Week 3: $4,782.78
Week 4: $10,887.08
Total: $29,908.70
Break even: $13,000
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Appraisers shouldn't know the purchase price. 🏡
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