How the Rich Manage Money Differently

5 Simple Upgrades to Boost Your Home's Value

Are you looking to add massive value to your home without breaking the bank on expensive additions? Pulled from the archives, Kris Krohn explores five simple property improvements that maximize your home's equity and appeal. Kris explains the difference between an official appraiser's strict valuation and the "perceived value" that drives buyers to pay a premium. Learn how to navigate a buyer's market, access hidden equity, and use property upgrades strategically to build long-term wealth.

Why Real Estate is Not Gambling

Is putting money into the stock market or a piece of property just a high-stakes roll of the dice? In this classic archival episode, Kris Krohn dispels the common misconception that real estate investing is simply gambling on market direction. Kris reveals how professional investors systematically eliminate chance by looking at predictable ROI, utilizing real-world data, and making informed decisions that strictly mitigate risk so that the "house" always wins.

How the Rich Manage Money Differently

What separates those who play the game of financial monopoly to win from everyone else? Today, Kris Krohn uncovers eight distinct money tasks that wealthy individuals execute differently than the general public. Pulling from the archives, Kris contrasts the limiting "consumer mindset" with strategic wealth-building actions—such as leveraging OPM (other people's money), scaling a real estate portfolio to 20+ properties, and seeking out a millionaire mentor to compress your learning curve.

Understanding Your Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio

How much home can you actually qualify for, and how do banks calculate your borrowing power? In this archival episode, Kris Krohn demystifies the mortgage underwriting process by introducing the ".43 rule" for Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratios. He explains how your gross monthly income determines your maximum debt allowance and explores the political winds that could shift property qualifications away from personal finances and onto the real merit and profitability of the investment asset itself.

Why Wood is Losing the Homebuilding Game

In this episode, Kris Krohn breaks down the massive, hidden disruption happening inside the walls of American housing: the shift from wood to steel framing. While most people think innovation means smart tech or solar, countries like Australia transitioned decades ago. Kris shares three key ways steel is changing construction—by slashing labor costs, boosting structural resilience against natural disasters, and offering a sustainable solution that aims to save a million mature trees. Learn why this transition represents one of the largest financial and ecological opportunities in modern real estate.