Real Estate Planning

Jean Chatzky, author of numerous best-selling books and financial editor for NBC's TODAY, answers frequently asked questions about real estate and mortgages.

The foreclosure market offers all these benefits and more, yet investors are hesitant to get into this property type. Some consider it risky, while others find the unique process of foreclosure investing too complicated. And with various laws, policies, and requirements, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and turned off by it all.

When it comes to retirement, the old world of pensions and government subsidies has been replaced by 401(k)s and IRAs. Working hard for 30 to 40 years while putting aside a large chunk of your hard-earned salary each month will work in this self-directed retirement age. But is it the best strategy? Is it the most efficient? No! This book explains a simple yet powerful strategy to streamline your retirement saving with real estate.

The Swiss Army Knife of Retirement Cash Flow: Stories of Freedom & Assurance to Put Your Mind at Ease is a valuable guide for people looking for a better retirement lifestyle. It's filled with informative and beneficial stories detailing how older homeowners have used reverse mortgages to supplement their cash flow and maintain their independent lifestyle. Kevin A. Guttman, NMLS #384936, is a Reverse Mortgage Planner who has helped many Colorado seniors increase their cash flow for the lifestyle they want. He believes it's his mission to inform and educate people, give them honest answers and advice, and help them consider their options.

In Rental Property Investing: The Essentials to Buying and Managing Rental Properties, you'll learn about why rental property investing has stood the test of time as a popular investment strategy. Rental property investing consists of building a portfolio of assets that lasts a lifetime as you rent your houses, condos, and townhouses to tenants. If you like the concept of building a reliable passive-income stream, exploring rental property investing could be an ideal method for you to solidify your financial independence.

Only a small percent have learned that they can take their retirement dollars out of Wall Street and invest them elsewhere. For instance, they can invest in real estate; in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (very hot now); in gold and precious metals; in tax liens; in loans and mortgage notes. Some are even investing in things like Arabian race horses, treasure hunt amusement parks, Hollywood films, etc. An SD IRA opens up an entirely new field of opportunity that most people in the $20 trillion group have no idea exists.