In this episode, Leafy hosts sit down with ‘The Man with an Exit Plan’ Rob Berger. Rob, who retired at the young age of 49, is a big proponent of FIRE (Financial Independence / Retire Early). In his retirement, Rob authored the book, Retire Before Mom & Dad, is a Forbes Deputy Editor, and podcast host to the Dough Roller Money Podcast, a finance podcast for easy-to-understand advice and guidance on managing your money.  Rob is also an investor and retired lawyer. Rob has been investing in the stock market for nearly 30 years and in real estate for almost 20. Rob tells us that low cost index funds are a great way to start your investments. It’s the best way to build long-term wealth. Then active investing, like real estate investing, are wonderful tools to help extend that wealth. Rob started in his real estate investing with HUD foreclosures.  He warns don't overextend yourself, think 10-20 years down the road, instead of an immediate payday. Over leveraging with real estate investments can get a novice investor into real trouble. Just remember that as painful and difficult as today’s market is, this will pass and be irrelevant long term. 

To find out more about Rob Berger, visit: robberger.com 

Find his book: Retire Before Mom and Dad https://www.amazon.com/Retire-Before-Mom-Dad-Financial/dp/1733914501