Special guest Ryan Bakke shares insights on balancing investments and setting monthly goals for retirement funds. Topics include long-term investing, seller financing, maximizing tax benefits, applying business strategies from 'The 48 Laws of Power,' ethics of credit attribution, and optimizing business operations with a virtual assistant.

Ryan Bakke, an expert in real estate investment and debt management, shares his insights on the crucial debt-to-income ratio (DTI) and its significance for scaling real estate portfolios. He breaks down how to calculate DTI and emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong lender relationships. The discussion also covers the differences between short-term and long-term rental income, strategies for managing depreciation versus repair expenses, and the key role of liquidity in investment success.