In this episode of the Live Off Rents Podcast, host Brian Davis, co-founder of Spark Rental, discusses the essential financial foundations you must have before investing in real estate. Brian is joined by certified financial planner and enrolled agent Kyle Luetters from Moneta Group: https://monetagroup.com/professional/.... Kyle shares valuable insights on preparing your finances for a successful real estate investment journey. Learn how to assess your lifestyle costs, set long-term financial goals, build an emergency fund, and take advantage of tax-efficient retirement accounts before investing in real estate. Kyle also highlights the importance of deciding between active and passive real estate investment strategies and shares practical steps to protect your wealth. If you're serious about reaching financial freedom through real estate, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you get started correctly. 📌 Topics Discussed: Understanding your lifestyle expenses and financial goals The importance of an emergency fund Active vs. passive real estate investing How to diversify your investment portfolio Tax-efficient retirement strategies before real estate investments