2: Debunking the "Financial Tips" that Keep You Poor
Mar 7, 2023
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Debunking common financial advice, focusing on multiplex property investments vs. primary homes, leveraging debt strategically for wealth building, and cautioning against quitting a 9-5 for a side hustle without solid financial foundations.
Consider investing in duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes before a primary residence for better returns.
Leveraging debt for wealth-building investments, like real estate, can be beneficial if done wisely.
Deep dives
The Importance of Choosing Real Estate Investments Wisely
Owning a primary home as the initial real estate investment may not be the most lucrative choice. It is advised to consider investing in duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes first instead of tying capital in a single-family home that may not yield substantial returns due to expenses and slow appreciation rates.
Debunking the Myth That All Debt is Bad
While common advice suggests that all credit card debt is negative, leveraging debt for business opportunities like real estate investments can be a smart financial move. Understanding the distinction between consumer debt and debt used for wealth-building investments is crucial, as leveraging debt wisely can help in growing portfolios and increasing wealth.
Cautions Against Hastily Quitting a Nine to Five Job for a Side Hustle
Rushing to leave a stable nine-to-five job for a side hustle can have financial implications. Maintaining stability from a job in terms of regular income, health insurance, and retirement benefits is emphasized. It is suggested to build a financial safety net and side income before considering quitting a stable job to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, ensuring a more sustainable transition.
In this episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz debunk three "financial tips" they believe keep people poor: becoming fixated on a primary residence, avoiding debt, and quitting your 9-5 job to pursue a side hustle or passion.