Build With My Exact Tools
The analyzers, references, books, and tools I actually use. No affiliate links—just genuinely helpful stuff.
Spreadsheets & Calculators
The exact tools I use to analyze deals and track progress.
Rental Property Analyzer
Underwrite a rental in minutes using real-world expenses, financing assumptions, and a clear cash flow view.
- Cap rate + cash-on-cash return
- Monthly cash flow after real expenses
- Equity gain from principal paydown
FIRE Calculator
Estimate how much you need invested to retire based on your spending, income, and withdrawal rate preferences.
- Plug in spending + income streams
- Set your SWR (3%–5%) and see the range
- Quick “am I there yet?” clarity
FIRE Readiness Checklist
Are you ready to retire?! A structured step-by-step way to tell if you’re actually ready to retire — beyond just net worth.
- Connect accounts in one place
- Track net worth trend over time
- Useful for FIRE progress checkpoints
Net Worth Tracker (Fidelity)
Free net worth tracking inside Fidelity. If you don’t want Fidelity, Monarch Money and Simplifi are solid alternatives.
- Beyond net worth readiness check
- Money, risk, healthcare, life design
- Spot gaps before you resign
Real Estate Tools
Resources for finding, underwriting, and validating rental demand.
BiggerPockets
The largest real estate investing community: great for learning, forums, and connecting with investors.
- Forums + education
- Deal analysis tools
- Local market discussions
Zillow
Search listings, track price history, and sanity-check comps. Great for a first pass on market data.
- Listings + sold comps
- Rent estimates
- Price history
Rentometer
Validate rent assumptions quickly. Helpful when you’re underwriting a deal and want a reality check.
- Rent comps by address
- Range view (low/median/high)
- Great underwriting backstop
Books/Forums
Books that shaped my thinking about money, time, and building a life you actually enjoy.
Die With Zero
Framework for spending intentionally over your lifetime instead of delaying joy forever. Can't be too frugal!
- Time is the real scarcity
- Memory dividends
- Spend on the right decade
r/financialindependence is a great forum for questions and info financial independence.
- Index funds explained simply
- Behavior > brilliance
- FIRE-friendly philosophy
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
A mindset-shifting book that reframes how people think about money, work, and assets versus liabilities.
- Assets vs liabilities
- Cash flow over income
- Mindset, not tactics
Investing Tools
Platforms and tools for investing, automation, and staying organized.
Vanguard
Low-cost index funds and ETFs. The classic “keep it simple” investing approach.
- Low fees
- Broad-market ETFs
- Long-term friendly
Fidelity
Great all-around brokerage with strong tools and low-cost (including zero-fee) fund options.
- Strong UI + research
- Good automation
- Solid cash management
Motley Fool Money
Site and podcast for staying relevant with the market and understanding what’s happening in business
- Market trends and business context
- Details on companies and earnings
- Best used for learning, not copy-paste decisions
More Resources Coming Soon
Travel hacking guides, credit card strategies, and interactive calculators are in the works.