BiggerPockets Money8 Apr 2025

I FIREd with Index Funds, She FIREd with Rentals: Which is Better (& Faster)?

There’s no arguing that real estate and stocks are the two most proven ways to build wealth, but which one comes out on top in a race to FIRE? Stay tuned as we put these investment vehicles to the test and show you the fastest path to early retirement!

Welcome back to the BiggerPockets Money podcast! Today, Mindy and guest co-host Amberly Grant are pitting real estate investing and stock investing against each other to determine which of these popular investments is most FIRE-friendly. The best part? They don’t exactly agree! First, Amberly will defend the position of real estate investing. From house hacking and live-in flips to out-of-state investing, there are several strategies you can use to create monthly cash flow, build wealth through appreciation, and save a fortune on taxes!

Meanwhile, Mindy will defend her time-tested stock investing strategy. Along the way, she’ll share the many advantages of passive investing, compare 60/40 and 90/10 stock-to-bond investment portfolios, and show you the ideal portfolio mix for those who plan to retire on the 4% rule. YOU decide which of our financially independent hosts has the strongest case!

In This Episode We Cover

Real estate versus stocks (and which will help you FIRE faster)

How YOU can “live for free” with the house hacking strategy

Saving hundreds of thousands in taxes with the live-in flip strategy

How to turn your rental properties passive by investing out of state

The perfect stock portfolio allocation for retiring on the 4% rule

And So Much More!

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