Now that we’ve taken some time in the last episode to discuss what your retirement is going to look like and even gave you some homework for what you might want to think about as you look down the road, we will dive deeper down the retirement rabbithole to crunch some numbers for retirement.Stick around as Jon and Kyle geek out on the numbers when they jump into a spreadsheet and play with the magic of compound interest and the silver bullets of real estate for those who have defined pension plans all the way to those who are left to plan it all on their own. Don’t worry, Matt wasn’t hurt in this episode.What you’ll learn: How much money do I need to retire at 55? …at 65? Am I on track to have enough money to retire and feel financially free? What strategies can help me grow my planned retirement amounts to live the lifestyle of my dreams?Tax benefits of borrowing against your rental property to defer capital gains taxes; and, Should I invest in real estate or invest in the stock market when it comes to growing my retirement nest egg?Resources: Retirement Planning SpreadsheetDownload our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

In this episode Jon, Matt, and Kyle discuss various retirement projections and scenarios for people who have defined benefit pension plans, with set retirement dates and incomes.  They discuss some prompts for deeper thinking around what retirement might look like; how much money people might expect to have in retirement, and whether it will be enough to support their projected lifestyle in retirement, as well as discuss how some investment ideas might enhance one’s financial outlook in retirement.What you’ll learn: How to do some deeper thinking to envision what retirement might look like for you and your family;Financial projections for what retirement might look like for people with defined benefit pension plans vs. those who are left to fend for themselves;How much retirement savings you might realistically need in retirement to support your projected lifestyle and financial needs; and,Potential ideas to enhance your income in retirement through investing.Resources: Download our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistDie With Zero [Book]Interested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

A common barrier that prevents investors from getting into real estate is thinking that they have to do everything themselves. If you think you have to find the right property, find the right financial backing, manage the books, and answer those midnight calls to fix that broken water heater then you’re thinking about this the wrong way. Listen in as we outline who to arrange on your real estate investment team so you can build your wealth as passively as you can. What you’ll learn: Why having a power team of experts to support your investing can help avoid potential problems and ensure your success;What categories of power team members to seek out and what their specific roles are; What questions to ask potential Realtors, Lawyers, Accountants and Property Managers to ensure they are a good fit for your team; and,How to prepare an info package that will help you talk with  potential lenders. Resources: Grasshopper - Virtual Phone System [Promo Code Coming Soon]Partner with Invested TeacherDownload our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistTop Dividend AristocratsInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

Choosing the right deal for buying an investment property can be a major hurdle for new and experienced investors, but it doesn't have to be. How do you analyze a property by the numbers so you can feel confident to either move forward or toss the deal away and move on to the next one? In today’s episode, we’ll continue our Hurdles to Real Estate Investing series by digging into Kyle’s favourite part of the rental property analysis process: the technicals!What you’ll learn: How to determine if a deal is worth it when looking at the numbers including cash on cash return, return on investment (ROI), capitalization rate (Cap Rate) and more;Questions you should be asking selling agents of investment properties;What expenses that listing agents often leave out;Why you should look at the “3 Silver Bullets” when analyzing a deal; and,Why a deal isn’t dead just because the numbers don’t seem to be making sense.Resources: Invested Teacher Property Analyzer SpreadsheetZumper.comEnter the Invested Teacher GiveawayDownload our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

Let’s continue the conversation around the barriers to investing in real estate. After the last episode where we explored an overview of some hurdles including financial and financing considerations, we take a deep dive into the fundamentals that we explore when searching for new properties to add to our real estate portfolio. Turn up the volume and toss that phone in your pocket, because we are going to dig in and clear up some common barriers related to real estate fundamentals.What you’ll learn: Where you should be looking for rental properties; How to decide what type of property is right for you;What kind of neighbourhood should I be looking in to maximize my investment;Why we need to know about the 0.1% rule; and, Is it better if the property already has tenants or is vacant?Resources: Realtor.ca https://investedteacher.com/listingsScreen Your Tenants with Front Lobby Download our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

Let’s discuss the barriers to investing in real estate. All three of the hosts spent years thinking about, planning, and learning about real estate investing ever before they took the plunge. What were the barriers that prevented them from starting earlier? What barriers may you be facing that have halted your action to start down this pathway to your financial future. Let’s dig in and clear up some common barriers to investing in real estate. What you’ll learn: How I can get over analysis paralysis and get started; How should I partner with when starting my investment journey; How to create the time needed to dedicate to building your wealth; and, Will I get approval for a mortgage so I can buy an investment property?Resources: Download our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistTop Dividend AristocratsInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

In this episode Jon, Matt, and Kyle help you help your kids think about, earn, and use money that will put them on a pathway to build their own wealth. Let’s unpack common mindsets about earning and spending money, practical systems to help your kids understand the power of compound interest through routine activities, and what lessons can be helpful to emerge the big ideas around what Einstein refers to as “The 8th Wonder of the World.”What you’ll learn: How to help your kids think about money and their financial future; Why teaching kids about compound interest early in their life can have profound effects on their financial futures; and, How to help kids view earning and spending money through an opportunity cost lens. Resources: You’re A Badass At Making Money [Book]Wheat and Chessboard ProblemPenny a Day Problem Based Math LessonDownload our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

In this episode Jon, Matt, and Kyle discuss the similarities and differences to investing in three common asset classes. While on the surface stock investing, owning-operating a business, and real-estate investing seem quite different, under the hood they all share similar benefits that can help you work towards building your wealth. What you’ll learn: How earning a stock dividend is similar to earning cash flow on a real-estate property; How to start a side-hustle and how you can use your new business to build your wealth faster; and, What tax advantages you can use when you own your own corporation. Resources: Download our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistTop Dividend AristocratsInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

Why do we choose real estate as our primary go-to investment source? How does real estate grow your wealth in three ways while other types of investments only grow in at most two ways? In this episode we highlight why appreciation is not the goal of the investment but the cherry on top! Stick around and we’ll convince you why real estate should be in your investment portfolio regardless of risk profile. What you’ll learn: How you can get started with real estate investing; Why real estate appreciation is not the only benefit of real estate investing; and, How to own a real estate investment property for free.Resources: Download our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

Now that you’ve taken care of a plan to identify and fund your first investment on your journey to financial freedom, there is no doubt that you are going to want to get started faster than your pay yourself first strategy will currently allow. In this episode we’ll outline two strategies where you can learn to supercharge your investment seed money. This is the third and final episode in the Wealth Building Blueprint series. What you’ll learn: Where can I find money that I have access to so I can fuel my financial future; Why paying down your mortgage as fast as possible isn’t always the best strategy for financial freedom;How to benefit from other people’s assets; and, Why you are the average of the 5 people you hang out with the most.Resources: Download our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building BooklistInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

As you continue to understand your budget and systematically pay yourself first you should also be thinking about what that first investment will be. In this episode the guys share what asset classes you could be investing in and how you can get started with those investments. This is the second episode in the Wealth Building Blueprint series. What you’ll learn: How you might get started investing in real estate through improving your primary residence;How you might enter into the stock market in a way that is easy and safe compared to what you may currently think;How the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon can help you do more learning unexpectedly;How becoming a true Invested Student can be very different from one person to the next; and,Why participating in a Joint Venture (JV) Partnership can allow you to benefit from the real estate expertise of other investors;Resources: Download our Wealth Building BlueprintThe Invested Teacher Wealth Building Booklist@TheLeslieStyle - Instagram Channel of Matt’s PartnerRule #1: The Simple Strategy for Successful Investing in Only 15 Minutes a Week! - Phil TownMake Math Moments - Kyle & Jon’s Math Consulting BusinessInterested in Partnership Opportunities?For those interested in potential Joint Venture (JV) Partnerships, reach out to us here.We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

The hosts address this common idea or “teaching” that many people have been taught to believe: you should pay down your mortgage as fast as possible. Stick around and you’ll learn how you can best leverage the value of your home so you can build and compound your wealth. What you’ll learn: Why paying down your mortgage may not be the best option to build your wealth; What is the difference between good debt and bad debt;How can I use the equity in my house to build wealth; and, Understanding your own need for safety.Resources: https://investedteacher.com/episode2 - Show Notes PageRich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! - Robert KiyosakiYou are a Badass at Making Money - Jen SinceroThink and Grow Rich - Napoleon HillDie with Zero - Bill PerkinsWe're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

How do we start changing the trajectory of our financial future? Where will I get the money to start my investment portfolio? How can I make small changes in my life now that will result in huge gains in the future? In this episode the Invested Teachers outline two of the five steps in the Invested Teacher Wealth Building Blueprint. They’ll outline how to creatively think and design your budget to create pockets of money you didn’t know existed so you have your investment seed money to invest when the time is right. What you’ll learn: Why understanding your budget is a key first step to building wealth;How understanding your budget can take on many forms to fit different personalities and spending habits;Why your first budget line item should be paying yourself first above all else; and,Multiple strategies you can take to free up some extra funds to start your investment seed fund.Resources: Download our Wealth Building BlueprintI Will Teach You To Be Rich - Ramit SethiNew School of Finance CoursesTil Debt Do Us PartWe're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

In this inaugural episode of the Invested Teacher Podcast the hosts Jon, Kyle, and Matt discuss mindsets, beliefs, and goals of planning for their financial freedom. Stick around and you’ll hear what youw didn’t learn in school that you should have, how your parents may have influenced your financial decisions in a positive or negative way, and how you can start your journey to becoming financially free. What you’ll learn: How we can move toward financial freedomHow can we help people discover what they really want? How to start your wealth building journey.How your parents may have positively or negatively influenced your financial decisions. Resources: https://investedteacher.com/episode1We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!

Listen & Grow Your Wealth Building SkillsBetween work, family and other commitments in your life, finding time to learn can be difficult.Put your exercise, commute or even work time to use by listening to the Invested Teacher Podcast.Your weekly dose from The Invested Teachers Team helping you to grow your wealth building skills while you exercise, drive or work!We're holding a giveaway to kick off the launch of the Invested Teacher Podcast. Join https://investedteacher.com/giveaway to enter the raffle!