See if you can answer these questions right now: How much money do you want to make every month? When do you (realistically) want to retire? How much real estate will it take to get there? And which strategy will actually get you to the finish line?
If you can’t answer all four of those questions, you’re like 99% of real estate investors—buying properties just to “build wealth.” While “building wealth” is worth striving for, it’s not actually a true goal. It’s what keeps investors working longer, unsure of when or if they’ve “made it” or how much farther they have to go.
If you do one thing before 2026, do this: define your financial goals. Today, Dave shows you exactly how to do that. You’ll learn the formula to calculate your financial freedom number, how much real estate you’ll need, how long it will take, the one- and three-year goals you should set now, and the best real estate strategies for your situation.
You could be retired in under 10 years if you start in 2026. What are you waiting for?
Ashley:
We’re closing out the year with one of our most popular episodes because what better time to plan your financial freedom than right after the holidays? This is the Real Estate Rookie Podcast, and I’m Ashley Kehr. As you unwind from Christmas and start thinking about what you want 2026 to look like, this rerun with Dave Meyer is exactly what you need. Most investors go into the new year saying they want to build wealth, but they don’t have a clear plan, timeline, or number. They just stay stuck. In this episode, Dave walks you through how to define your financial goals, calculate your freedom number, choose the right strategy, and reverse engineer your real estate game plan. Before January hits, take an hour to map out what your future could look like. Financial independence isn’t a dream, it’s a math equation. Let’s get into the episode.
Dave:
Hey everyone. Welcome to the BiggerPockets podcast. I’m Dave Meyer. Thank you all…