Kelly Madden - Active Duty Passive Income (2024)

5 Ways to Find Awesome Private Lenders

Here’s how I find Private Lenders… 1. I post on Facebook about what I’m doing in REI. Only some of the time. It doesn’t have to be “live” or with your face, but those DO get more responses- even just something about the webinar I just attended or a

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Who’s Right: Dave Ramsey or Robert Kiyosaki?

There is a lot of discussion in the real estate investing world about the teachings of Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki– and who is correct in achieving financial freedom. Research is one of the first things you do when you start your journey to financial freedom. Google, youtube, pick up

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Short Blog: 1099s Explained

Written by: NCH If you’re self-employed, or if you’re paying someone that’s self-employed, you need to be aware of the rules for issuing 1099’s. The IRS has established guidelines for reporting various income that is not reported on the standard W2 Forms. There are 21 different 1099’s that can be

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How to Buy Real Estate in a Hot Market

The past couple of years have had their ups and downs; some would say more downs than ups. A pandemic has swept the world, and we are still working through it, but I know the market caught a lot of people by surprise. The real estate market, I believe, did

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Umbrella Insurance Policies: Do You Need One?

There’s been some discussion about umbrella insurance policies in the ADPI Facebook group, but many people don’t realize that an umbrella policy exists or is a viable option. Let’s discuss the advantages of these policies and how you can determine whether you need one. What is an Umbrella Insurance Policy?

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Everything You Need to Know About VA Renovation Loans

Let’s be honest – the current market is pretty crazy. House-hunting is a stressful event in general but add in the fact that you can’t find a newer home to fit your budget and that stress increases ten-fold. Most veterans are aware of the “normal” VA loan, but there are

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Don’t Overlook Turnkey Properties

Turnkey properties are often overlooked in the world of real estate investing. They tend to play second fiddle to investments like the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy or wholesaling. Turnkey rental properties could be the perfect avenue to get into (and continue) real estate investing. While

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The Lesser Known VA Loan Benefit: VA Loan Assumption

With rising interest rates and higher home prices, the question of assuming a VA loan has come up quite frequently lately. When purchasing a home, you must consider all your options. The ability to assume a VA loan is just one of many benefits that the VA loan offers to

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Written by: Rent to Retirement There are so many terms that get thrown around when evaluating rental properties. For some they are second nature, but for others they are the beginning of a different language that needs to be carefully navigated. While each of these terms represents something different, they

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Passive Income for Beginners: Why Real Estate Is the Best Investment

Did you know that 35% of Americans rent their homes? This means that there are plenty of opportunities for real estate investors. Renting out a home is one of the best ways to generate passive income for beginners, but it isn’t the only trick in the book! Are you interested

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