# 98: The Real Cost of Doing Your Own Bookkeeping

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Podcast: [The Freedom Blueprint](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-freedom-blueprint-7075702)
Published: 2026-07-06T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most real estate investors think about taxes once a year, in a panic, with books that are not current. By then, the strategies that could have helped are off the table. In this episode, I sat down with Ana Garcia, a CPA and real estate investor with fifteen doors across Miami and Broward County. We cover proactive tax strategy, the numbers to review every month, why more doors does not automatically mean more wealth, and what separates investors who make clear decisions from the ones who freeze. What is one financial habit you wish you had built earlier? Drop it in the comments. Subscribe for more conversations about building a real estate business that supports your life. Connect with Ana Garcia: www.anabgarciaCPA.com Download the Time + Freedom Starter Pack at https://adriennegreen.com/ and start optimizing your portfolio today! Interested in hiring a VA?  Visit https://workergenix.com/freedomblueprint/ to learn how a VA can help you with your investing!

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