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Q&A: Should We Ditch Rental Properties Entirely?

2024/11/19
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Samantha and her husband are financially strained due to unexpected income drops and recent rental property investments. The discussion focuses on whether they should sell their properties to ease financial strain.
  • Rental properties are a long-term investment with potential for future equity and cash flow.
  • The importance of calculating the cap rate to evaluate the property's income stream.
  • The need to balance financial stress with long-term investment goals.

Shownotes Transcript

#559: An anonymous caller, whom we name “Samantha,” and her husband are financially strained and feeling torn. Shortly after purchasing two rental properties, their income dropped dramatically. Should they sell?

Tina is a full-time environmentalist. She’s worried that her index funds don’t align with her values on sustainability. Is there a world where she can be a savvy investor and fight climate change?

Another anonymous caller, whom we name “Sarah,” is excited and uncertain about her growing business. Should she hold steady or invest more resources into it? And how does she know if she’s making the right call?

Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.

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