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Rentals, real estate investing, and financial independence - learned the hard way.

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Rentals, real estate investing, and financial independence - learned the hard way.
  • Using the power of OPM to invest in real estate
    Real Estate Investing & Money

    The Power of OPM: How to Build Wealth With Other People’s Money

    ByThe Fireside Ridge December 14, 2025December 13, 2025

    You can buy one house with your own cash… or five houses using OPM. Same money, completely different outcome. That’s the power of Other People’s Money – once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

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  • rental property taxes affected by online listing photos
    Real Estate Investing & Money

    Rental Property Taxes: How Listing Photos Can Increase Your Tax Value

    ByThe Fireside Ridge December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

    Property tax assessors are scrolling Zillow just like tenants – but they’re using your rental photos to raise your taxes. Here’s how my own listing pictures triggered a huge assessment increase and how to prevent it from happening to you.

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  • Real estate investor progression ladder from beginner to portfolio growth
    Real Estate Investing & Money

    The Real Estate Investor Progression Ladder — What Level Are You?

    ByThe Fireside Ridge December 11, 2025December 17, 2025

    Everyone starts somewhere – but knowing where you are on the investing ladder helps you pick the right next steps. Discover the stages and how to climb them without chaos.

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  • House near river with FEMA flood zone insurance risk
    Real Estate Investing & Money

    Before You Buy Near Water: A Flood Zone Reality Check

    ByThe Fireside Ridge December 10, 2025December 13, 2025

    Flood zones aren’t just a line on a map – they affect insurance, taxes, and long-term value. Here’s my real experience and what you must do before you buy.

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  • landlord terms and real estate definitions
    Real Estate Investing & Money

    Real Estate & Landlord Terms Made Simple

    ByThe Fireside Ridge December 7, 2025December 13, 2025

    Real estate jargon shouldn’t block your growth. This glossary cuts through the noise and explains the terms landlords and investors actually use – without the fluff.

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I’m Brandy - landlord and investor behind The Fireside Ridge. I share the hard-earned lessons and systems that make rentals run smoothly.

Recent Posts

  • How to Save Money on Cleanouts (Facebook Marketplace Style)
  • The Battery Box: A Thing I Always Take With Me to Rental Maintenance Visits
  • A Guide to Listing a Long Term Rental: And the Places I Don’t Waste Time On
  • The Power of OPM: How to Build Wealth With Other People’s Money
  • Rental Property Taxes: How Listing Photos Can Increase Your Tax Value

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