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Building Wealth and Traveling for Free: Real Estate Meets Points & Miles (Ep. 44)
Ever wonder how real estate can help you travel the world for nearly free?
In this episode, DeAndre Coke interviews Jaina Pallasigui, who reveals her unique approach to leveraging real estate investments to earn points and miles for travel. Jaina shares how she began her journey into real estate, detailing the strategies she uses to accumulate points through property renovations and other investment opportunities. She discusses her experiences traveling using those points, as well as the importance of understanding credit cards, the benefits of business credit cards, and her top advice for aspiring real estate investors. Throughout the episode, Jaina emphasizes how real estate can balance wealth-building with incredible travel opportunities.
Tune in to learn how you can use real estate to fund your next adventure and build wealth at the same time!
Key Highlights:
- Starting with the Right Card: Jaina began her points and miles journey by signing up for the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, which offered a high sign-up bonus and valuable travel rewards.
- Building a Portfolio: Managing nine rental units in Evansville, Indiana, Jaina explains how she leverages her investments to earn points.
- Maximizing Credit Card Bonuses: Learn how she uses business credit cards strategically to meet minimum spend requirements while renovating her properties.
- Funding Travel with Real Estate: Jaina reveals how real estate allows her to travel almost entirely on points and miles.
- Handling Unexpected Expenses: Real estate surprises are inevitable, and Jaina shares how credit cards help manage those costs while still earning rewards.
- Traveling Smart with Points: From luxury stays to affordable flights, Jaina explains how she enhances her travel experiences using points.
- Networking and Knowledge: Jaina emphasizes the importance of connecting with other investors to accelerate learning in both real estate and travel hacking.
- And much more!
Resources:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred/Reserve®
- LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:
- Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!
- BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
- Truicity Wealth Management
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