Breaking Even Every Month? How to Grow Your Side Income Stream
Summary
This BiggerPockets Money podcast episode features a discussion around variable income, growing a real estate agent business, and long-term portfolio optimization. The hosts, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench, interview Liz, a real estate agent in North Dakota, about budgeting with variable income and allocating finances effectively to optimize her portfolio. They also share a "Money Moment" tip to downsize trash service for savings.
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