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TBT: Ask Marco – Long or Short-Term Rental?
Click Here for the Show Notes Today’s episode dives into a question many new investors wrestle with: Should you buy a long-term rental or take a swing at a short-term vacation rental? Sandy, who’s currently working with my team, reached out for guidance as she and her...
The Hidden 1031 Strategy: How to Buy a Duplex at a Discount and Grow Your Portfolio Fast
Click Here for the Show Notes Ready to turn a simple 1031 exchange into a wealth-building machine? In this episode, Melissa and seasoned investor-builder Josh unveil a powerful new twist on the traditional 1031—what they’re calling the “Poor Man’s Improvement” (aka...
TBT: Ask Marco – Is It a Good Idea to Buy a Multi-Unit, Live in One Unit and Rent the Others?
Click Here for the Show Notes In today’s Throwback Thursday Ask Marco episode, Marco revisits a timeless question from Martin, who’s preparing to pay off his debts and move from Central California to Central Oregon. Martin wants to know whether buying a multi-unit...
TBT: Ask Marco – Is it Better to Use Our Cash or Home Equity to Invest in Real Estate?
Click Here for the Show Notes In today’s Throwback Thursday episode of Passive Real Estate Investing, Marco answers an insightful listener question from MJ — a common dilemma for many investors looking to grow their portfolio. MJ asks whether it’s wiser to use cash...
From Bay Area Burnout to Monthly Cashflow: How One Mom Cracked the Out-of-State Investing Code
Click Here for the Show Notes In this episode, Melissa sits down with a first-time real estate investor who recently took the leap into purchasing her very first long-term rental property. She shares how her interest in real estate began nearly a decade ago while...
TBT: Ask Marco – Common Questions About Real Estate Investing
Click Here for the Show Notes Today’s question comes from Carlos — and it’s a great one because it touches on four of the most common questions real estate investors ask when building their portfolios. In this episode, Marco breaks down the key decisions every...
Teaching My Kids About Wealth-What I Wish School Had Taught Me
Click Here for the Show Notes In this episode, the speaker explores the deeply rooted issue of money trauma—the fears, habits, and limiting beliefs about money that are often unconsciously passed down from parents to children. She opens up about her own experiences...
TBT: Ask Marco – Goal Setting in Real Estate Investing
Click Here for the Show Notes In today’s episode, Marco dives deep into one of the most practical and powerful tools for real estate success — SMART goal setting. Today’s question comes from Charms, who writes in with a thoughtful list of topics every new investor...
Deal Breakdown: How One Turnkey Property Pays You 4 Different Ways
Click Here for the Show Notes Curious what a true turnkey rental investment really looks like—beyond the buzzwords? This episode dives into a real-life example, walking you through the full process from purchase to profit. You'll learn how a single property can...
TBT: Ask Marco – Buying Foreclosures
Click Here for the Show Notes What happens when you spot a great deal at a foreclosure auction—but they expect full payment on the spot? That’s the question Jayco from Indianapolis brings to the table, and it’s one that catches many investors off guard. In today’s...
