Your Real Estate Strategy and Your Budget

In Episode 75 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Vekevia Tillman-Jones, CFP®, MBA, shares how your real estate investing strategy directly affects your personal budget. Whether you're evaluating property class, location, or long-term cash flow goals, this episode walks you through how to align your budget with the right rental property strategy—so your investment enhances your financial life instead of draining it.

This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:
💡How does the age of a property affect your maintenance budget? [00:00:48]
💡Why does location matter for vacancy rates and rent stability? [00:02:03]
💡What’s the difference between Class A and Class C properties—and how do they affect costs? [00:03:04]
💡How can your rental strategy impact your ability to save? [00:04:12]
💡Why is house hacking one of the best strategies for reducing personal expenses? [00:05:33]

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About the Real Life Planning Podcast
Hosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.

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