Free Learning Guides to Help You Build Wealth Through Real Estate, Finance, and Smart Leverage
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Each guide is written for a specific stage of your real estate and wealth journey. Whether you’re buying your first home, planning retirement, or investing passively, we’ve got a roadmap made just for you.
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Smart Steward's Guide
5 Moves That Build Wealth Before 21
- What if your teen graduated with $80K in equity and a four-unit property… instead of a diploma and $80K in debt?
(You’ll learn the strategy in Chapter 10.) - She added her 14-year-old as an authorized user… and by 18, he had a 765 credit score — without ever touching the card.
(Chapter 2 — The strategy every parent should know.) - A 19-year-old used one little-known FHA hack to buy a fourplex… and never paid rent again.
(Chapter 10 — The ultimate house hack revealed.) - Your child could get a 100-point credit score boost in 60 days — with no money and zero risk to you.
(Chapter 3 — The credit trick nobody talks about.) - One family paid off $14,000 in debt using a whiteboard… and a 20-minute Sunday ritual.
(Chapter 7 — A simple habit that changed everything.)
First-Time Buyer's Guide
5 Breakthroughs That Could Save You Thousands (and Your Sanity)
- Think your 750 credit score is helping you? It might be the reason you’re losing deals to buyers with a 680.
(Chapter 3 — What lenders and realtors won’t say out loud.) - The millionaire move no one’s teaching: how to borrow from your 401(k) to fund your down payment — without wrecking your retirement.
(Chapter 10 — Real leverage, real strategy.) - One negotiation phrase can save you $5,000–$15,000 on closing day — even against higher offers.
(Chapter 13 — Use it once, remember it forever.) - The myth of needing 20% down is dead. Why 3–5% down could launch your wealth-building journey faster than waiting.
(Chapter 12 — Stop stalling. Start growing.) - The 90-day transformation plan that boosts credit, lowers DTI, builds savings — and flips the “I’m not ready” script for good.
(Chapter 6 — This isn’t motivation. It’s momentum.)
Homeowner's Guide
5 Game-Changing Truths for Homeowners
- Paying off your mortgage early could quietly be stealing your wealth.
(You’ll rethink everything after Chapter 2.) - A retired widow used her home equity to fund a healing sabbatical and start a ministry garden.
(Chapter 11 will change the way you see legacy.) - The refinance strategy that saved one family $93,000 — and it had nothing to do with interest rates.
(Uncovered in Chapter 5.) - The advice to “never touch your equity” might be the most expensive mistake you ever believed.
(See Chapter 3 for the mindset shift that changes everything.) - The 15-minute monthly system used by wealth-building homeowners to track, grow, and protect equity like pros.
(That’s in Chapter 9 — and it’s so simple it fits on one page.)
Senior Homeowners Guide
5 Powerful Truths Every Senior Homeowner Deserves to Know
- What your heirs actually inherit when you do a reverse mortgage — and why most assumptions are completely wrong.
(Chapter 2 — This will ease your mind.) - The single decision most retirees overlook that could free up hundreds each month.
(Chapter 5 — Small shift, big freedom.) - The surprising Scripture-backed reason you should not fear using your assets while you’re still alive.
(Chapter 12 — Faith meets finance in the best way.) - A simple equity line helped one couple avoid panic-selling their stocks in a market downturn.
(Chapter 8 — Protecting your future starts here.) - One widow used her reverse mortgage to gift her grandkids a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
(Chapter 7 — A legacy they’ll never forget.)
First-Time Investor's Guide
5 Investor Secrets They Never Taught You in School
- The most powerful investment strategy isn’t money — it’s your mindset.
(Chapter 1 — And the silent way most people sabotage it before they ever buy.) - How one buyer used a VA loan to control a triplex with $0 down — and how it still cash flows today.
(Chapter 6 — Creative financing, real results.) - The $12,000 mistake most new landlords make — and what a nurse from Tampa did instead.
(Chapter 10 — Avoid this and save yourself thousands.) - The 5 hidden engines of wealth inside every real estate deal — and why most people only ever activate one.
(Chapter 2 — This will change how you evaluate deals forever.) - “Getting a deal” is overrated — win by becoming the buyer every seller wants to work with.
(Chapter 7 — It’s not about the discount. It’s about positioning.)
Active Investor's Guide
5 Wealth Moves for Investors Who Want to Scale Smarter and Sleep Better
- Small shift in entity structuring could protect your family — your current setup might be draining cash.
(Chapter 5 — Most investors miss this.) - Build trust with private investors — even if you’re not a “salesperson.”
(Chapter 10 — This turns connections into capital.) - 1031 exchange into bigger blessings — without being chained to taxes.
(Chapter 4 — Learn the rule. Unlock the reward.) - One automation system gave an investor weekends and peace of mind back.
(Chapter 7 — This changes everything.) - Cost segregation isn’t just a CPA trick — it’s a kingdom wealth hack hiding in plain sight.
(Chapter 6 — More savings. More giving. More legacy.)
Passive Investor's Guide
5 Passive Income Secrets That Work While You Sleep
- “Mailbox money” isn’t a myth — here’s how to structure deals that actually create it.
(Chapter 4 — The income stream most people dream of but never build.) - The one mistake most new passive investors make — and how it costs them trust, time, and peace of mind.
(Chapter 9 — Avoid this, and you’re already ahead.) - Depreciation and paper losses can lead to real tax savings.
(Chapter 11 — What CPAs know… and most investors miss.) - Red flags to watch for when vetting syndication sponsors — before you wire a single dollar.
(Chapter 9 — Trust but verify, with confidence.) - Earn income like a bank by investing in real estate notes — with security and simplicity.
(Chapter 7 — Become the lender, not the landlord.)
Legacy Builder's Guide
5 Truths Every Kingdom-Minded Builder Must Know
- “Inheritance” without stewardship leads to generational loss — and here’s how to rewrite that story.
(Chapter 2 — It’s not just about passing wealth… it’s about passing wisdom.) - One mistake causes 70% of families to lose wealth within two generations — and here’s how to avoid it.
(Chapter 6 — Most estate plans miss this.) - Write a Family Mission Statement that outlives bank accounts — and becomes your spiritual compass.
(Chapter 3 — Leave more than money.) - Preserve your voice, your values, and your vision — so your great-grandkids feel like they knew you.
(Chapter 12 — Stories, letters, legacy.) - Know the difference between gifting money and training heirs — and how to do both with confidence.
(Chapter 8 — This is the work that multiplies.)
Seller's Guide
5 Seller Secrets That Could Save You Thousands
- Why your “walkaway” number is almost always wrong — and how to calculate your true equity before you list
(Chapter 2 — The Equity Reality Check.) - How market hesitation costs sellers more than price drops — and how to time your sale with confidence.
(Chapter 8 — The hidden cost of waiting.) - The emotional traps that silently cost sellers thousands — and how to avoid them with one simple mindset shift.
(Chapter 7 — You can’t afford to be reactive.) - What FSBO really takes — and why going it alone becomes a full-time job you never asked for.
(Chapter 9 — The DIY myth, exposed.) - The 157 hidden tasks your agent normally handles — and why hiring smart isn’t optional, it’s strategic.
(Chapter 14 — You’ll never see agents the same way again.)
American Hero's Guide
5 Life-Changing Wealth Strategies for Those Who Serve
- How military service rewires your mindset around money, mission, and meaning — and how to turn that into a wealth advantage.
(Chapter 1 — The Warrior’s Wealth Code.) - Why your VA loan is the most underused wealth-building tool in America — and how to use it to house-hack a multifamily property.
(Chapter 7 — Multifamily with a Mission.) - How to keep growing your real estate portfolio while stationed overseas — and build equity during active duty.
(Chapter 9 — Deployment to Ownership.) - The truth about down payment assistance programs for civilian protectors — and how to stack benefits for massive leverage.
(Chapter 12 — Firefighters, Nurses, Teachers & More.) - How to use equity from your first home to fund your next mission — and create a real estate legacy that outlives your service.
(Chapter 16 — Using Equity to Fund the Next Mission.)
Stairway Roadmap Guide
5 Steps That Can Reshape Your Wealth Journey Forever
- What if your teen graduated with equity instead of debt — using a four-unit FHA strategy most families have never heard of?
(Step 1 – Smart Stewards) - Why buying your first home is less about the loan… and more about the 12-step readiness checklist that could save you thousands.
(Step 2 – First-Time Buyers) - You’ve been paying down your mortgage — now it’s time to turn that equity into your next opportunity.
(Step 3 – Homeowners) - The BRRRR strategy isn’t just for big-time investors — it’s for everyday heroes ready to buy, rehab, rent, and repeat their way to freedom.
(Step 5 – First-Time Investors) - Most families lose their wealth within two generations — but yours doesn’t have to.
(Step 8 – Legacy Angels)
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Discover Your Goals
Every smart move in real estate or finance starts with a deeper understanding of your goals.
This quiz helps you go beyond the guide and align your next steps with a strategy tailored to your values, family, and financial priorities.