Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we’re excited to sit down with an individual many people already know from television, radio, and the newspaper — Clark Howard. Besides being a nationally-syndicated radio and TV star, Clark Howard is also a real estate investor who has a unique outlook on the way real estate should fit into your financial picture, as well as numerous tips on avoiding scams, finding great locations to invest in, and much more! Don’t miss a second of this powerful episode!

In This Episode We Cover:

Who TV and Radio Personality Clark Howard is
How he went from a beach bum to financially free
His job at the radio station
His investing portfolio
A story about the real estate bust
How he bought properties through the bust (2011)
How to not get into the “investing hysteria“
Why you should avoid the “dare to be rich” pitch
What the “smell test” is
Why there’s no one magical way to invest
Why understanding the local market is crucial
How to farm neighborhoods
Why you need to have a purpose behind how you’re investing
Tips for investing in general
And SO much more!

Links from the Show

Books Mentioned in this Show

100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask by Ilyce R. Glink
Buy, Close, Move In! by Ilyce R. Glink
The Wealthy Barber, Updated 3rd Edition by David Chilton
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

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149: Early Retirement, Real Estate Bubbles, and Dangerous Scams with Radio/TV Star Clark Howard!