Young professionals can retire early from their nine-to-five and reach financial freedom with the actionable advice in this personal finance best-seller.
Completely revised with new content from the author!
Building wealth is always possible, even while working full-time, earning a median income, and paying off debt. By layering philosophy with practical knowledge, Set for Life gives people in their twenties and thirties an action plan to conquer their financial goals early in life. With more than 140,000 copies sold, this anniversary edition gets a refresh with new content, updated numbers, and even more valuable tips and tricks learned over the last five years.
Scott Trench—real estate investor, co-host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, and CEO of BiggerPockets—demonstrates how to accumulate a lifetime of wealth over a short time. Even starting with zero savings, you can go from a five-figure income to six figures, from an active job to passive income, then finally to the ultimate goal of financial independence.
Set yourself up for life as early as possible, and enjoy life on your terms!
Inside this book, you’ll learn how to:
- Save more income (50+ percent of it) while still having fun
- Double or triple your income in 3–5 years
- Track your financial progress in order to achieve the greatest results
- Build frugal and efficient habits to make the most of your lifestyle
- Secure “real” assets and avoid ”false” ones that destroy wealth
- Use real estate and stock investing to generate passive income
- And much more!
Save a fortune at the closing table and beyond—and dodge the common financial pitfalls of first-time homeownership—with “exceptionally practical” and “clear” advice (Grant Sabatier, bestselling author of Financial Freedom).
No matter how much you want to escape the renter’s cycle, buying a house isn’t always a good investment. Your home can make or break your chance to generate wealth and freedom—and this book will show you how to make the right decisions to give you the most financial flexibility possible.
Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast have been buying and selling houses for a collective thirty years. In First-Time Home Buyer, they’ll give you a “real-world masterclass” in the home-buying process (Brad Barrett, co-host of the ChooseFI Podcast)—so you can consider all of your options and avoid common mistakes before you jump into the life-changing role of homeowner. Buy your first house with your eyes wide open, and learn the strategies that will help you build a strong financial foundation for life.
In this book, you’ll learn:
- How to find and analyze the homes you can actually afford
- When to buy a house instead of renting—and what to look for and avoid
- How to improve your financial fitness before your next big purchase
- Which early decisions and steps will help you turn your first home into a future cash-flowing investment
- Whether fixer-upper houses and home renovations are really worth it
- How to choose a real estate agent and a lender who have your best interests in mind
- An expert’s view of the housing market and buying process—from loan pre-approval to submitting offers, home inspections, closing, and everything in between!
