2 Reasons I Hate the FIRE Method
I have a big problem with the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) method: it takes too long and I’m forced to live like a poor person even in retirement. That’s not the kind of financial freedom I want, and if it isn’t something you want either, then keep reading because I want to propose an alternative.
MB464: Is Now the Right Time to Invest?

Today’s episode tackles the burning question: Is now the right time to dive into multifamily investing or should you hold off for a more stable market?
MB463: The Different Ways to Become Financially Free – With Michael Blank

In this episode, Michael Blank breaks down the four biggest paths to financial freedom—and helps you decide which one is right for you. If you’re stuck in a 9-to-5 job, spinning your wheels with side gigs, or wondering how to escape the rat race, this episode is a must-listen.
MB462: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs – With Phil Moeller

In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with real estate investor Phil Moeller, who has done it all—flipping houses, managing rental properties, and scaling into multifamily syndications.
MB461: The 4th Pillar of Apartment Investing Success: Deal Capital – With Michael Blank

If you’ve ever felt that raising capital is daunting or worried about making mistakes, Michael breaks down the proven methods that have helped his students raise millions in capital, purchase over 41,000 apartment units, and build wealth using Other People’s Money (OPM).
MB460: The Fastest Way to Scale Your Portfolio & Achieve Financial Freedom – With John R. Saunders III

In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, John R. Saunders III joins Michael Blank to share his journey from small real estate deals to large multifamily investments—and how you can do the same.
MB459: The Secret to Unlocking Off-Market Multifamily Deals – With Michael Blank

In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, we’re diving into part 2 of our 4-part series on the “4 Pillars of Apartment Investing Success.” This series is all about getting you ready to close your first or next multifamily deal in 6 to 18 months. Last time, we covered Deal Ready. Today, we’re talking about Deal Flow – how to keep those quality deals coming in consistently.
MB458: The Hidden Goldmine: Why Parking Lots Might Be the Smartest Investment You Haven’t Considered – With Kevin Bupp

In this episode of Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing, seasoned investor Kevin Bupp joins Michael Blank and Garrett Lynch to break down the unique benefits of investing in parking lots. With over $1 billion in real estate transactions, Kevin has mastered a variety of real estate asset classes, including mobile home parks and, more recently, parking lots.
MB457: How to REALLY Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio – With Michael Blank

In this episode of the Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing podcast, Michael Blank kicks off a brand-new 4-part series on the “4 Pillars of Apartment Investing Success.”
Using Single-Family Investing Rules (2%, 50%, 70%) the Analyze Apartment Buildings

if you’ve completed a successful transaction or two in the single-family world, you’ve probably relied on some tried-and-true rules of thumb – the 2% rule, the 50% rule, and the 70% rule – to help you quickly assess deals and figure out whether they’ll have cash flow.