Kristi Tanner's guest appearances

Kristi Tanner

BiggerPockets Money Podcast

Talking Michigan Transportation

J Scott

Vicki Robin

Roger Whitney

Pete Mockaitis

Ramit Sethi

Gino Barbaro

Chris Browning

Bola Sokunbi

Travis Hornsby

Jean Chatzky

Alan Donegan

Chelsea Brennan

Andy Hill

Paula Pant

Cody Berman

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On this week’s edition of Talking Michigan Transportation, Detroit Free Press reporter Kristi Tanner talks about her extensive reporting on the condition of bridges in Michigan. On Thursday, Oct. 29, Tanner spoke about her findings to a virtual conference of Michigan’s Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC). She explains how, despite some more funding for roads and bridges included in the state Legislature’s 2015 road funding legislation, Michigan’s roads and bridges continue to deteriorate. After the legislation was signed, a study from the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission outlined in extensive detail why a wide gap continues to exist between what is being allocated for roads and bridges and what’s needed. Tanner also cites Michigan’s ranking - 42nd nationwide for road spending for every 10,000 vehicle miles traveled - and a report highlighting the facts from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. Other key links to topics: Tanner’s extensive reporting on the topic. When local road agency officials work with MDOT to make difficult decisions about closing some bridges. How Michigan’s TAMC offers support to all of the state’s more than 600 road agencies to track bridge conditions and help officials make data-based decisions about how to allocate resources and most effectively maintain the state’s bridges. 

On this week’s edition of Talking Michigan Transportation, Detroit Free Press reporter Kristi Tanner talks about her extensive reporting on the condition of bridges in Michigan. On Thursday, Oct. 29, Tanner spoke about her findings to a virtual conference of Michigan’s Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC). She explains how, despite some more funding for roads and bridges included in the state Legislature’s 2015 road funding legislation, Michigan’s roads and bridges continue to deteriorate. After the legislation was signed, a <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/21st_Century_Infrastructure_Commission_Final_Report_1_544276_7.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">study</a> from the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission outlined in extensive detail why a wide gap continues to exist between what is being allocated for roads and bridges and what’s needed. Tanner also cites Michigan’s ranking - 42nd nationwide for road spending for every 10,000 vehicle miles traveled - and a <a href="https://crcmich.org/PUBLICAT/2010s/2019/rpt405-Road_Funding_Options.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">report</a> highlighting the facts from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan. Other key links to topics: Tanner’s <a href="https://www.freep.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2019/05/14/interactive-bridges-michigan-roads/2305976002/?build=native-web_i_t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">extensive reporting</a> on the topic. When local road agency officials work with MDOT to make difficult decisions about <a href="https://www.freep.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2020/01/31/wayne-county-bridge-inspections-audits/2598214001/?build=native-web_i_t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">closing</a> some bridges. How Michigan’s <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/tamc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TAMC</a> offers support to all of the state’s more than 600 road agencies to track bridge conditions and help officials make data-based decisions about how to allocate resources and most effectively maintain the state’s bridges.

Detroit Free Press reporter Kristi Tanner talks about challenges facing Michigan bridges

Tanner Smith

Kristi Tanner Smith considers herself privileged—she was an only child in a big house with lots of toys. But Kristi’s mom was diagnosed with a fatal disease and given six months to live when Kristi was five. While her mom did beat that estimate, she ultimately lost her battle when Kristi was 12.During her mom's final years, she tried to teach Kristi about money: "Save up and pay cash for purchases. Be responsible with your finances."Her father was the opposite. So Kristi was able to see both sides of the coin and recognize that being responsible was the better way to go.Kristi lost her father to a freak accident in 10th grade, and she used the insurance settlement to pay for college, where she studied Criminal Justice. Kristi’s husband worked at Nike; they paid for his entire college tuition once he went full-time with the company.(Pro tip: If you need your college tuition paid for, look for a company that offers tuition reimbursement!)After college, she took a job in the Probation Office. She didn’t like it. To make matters worse, on her honeymoon, she discovered they were looking to replace her!She knew she didn’t want to be dependent on someone else for money, so she turned to real estate. She discovered BiggerPockets, ChooseFI, and the concept of financial independence—this became her new focus.She started with the home she inherited from her mother, then bought a home from the MLS, followed by a primary residence, then another MLS purchase, and a cabin in the mountains.Her cash flow on these few properties covers her monthly living expenses, freeing her to pursue her passions. Because when you take care of the money part, you can pursue your dreams and live the life you TRULY want!In This Episode We Cover: Kristi's journey with money How her mother taught her about money Her experience with money during high school and college   Her financial position during her first job Kristi's tip to get free tuition in college How she discovered financial independence  Her first experience in real estate investing  What she did on her dad's life insurance policy How she got her first property  Advice on working with a real estate agent  Tips on actively managed funds and commission-based financial planners And SO much more! Links from the Show ChooseFI MLS Financial 180 Airbnb Scott's Email BiggerPockets Money Podcast 85: From Financial Disaster to Financially Free with Jacob Wade from I Heart Budgets BiggerPockets Money Podcast 41: How to Find the Best Possible Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for Your Needs with Kyle Mast BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group BiggerPockets Money Survey Check the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshow108  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristi Tanner Smith considers herself privileged—she was an only child in a big house with lots of toys. But Kristi’s mom was diagnosed with a fatal disease and given six months to live when Kristi was five. While her mom did beat that estimate, she ultimately lost her battle when Kristi was 12.During her mom's final years, she tried to teach Kristi about money: "Save up and pay cash for purchases. Be responsible with your finances."Her father was the opposite. So Kristi was able to see both sides of the coin and recognize that being responsible was the better way to go.Kristi lost her father to a freak accident in 10th grade, and she used the insurance settlement to pay for college, where she studied Criminal Justice. Kristi’s husband worked at Nike; they paid for his entire college tuition once he went full-time with the company.(Pro tip: If you need your college tuition paid for, look for a company that offers tuition reimbursement!)After college, she took a job in the Probation Office. She didn’t like it. To make matters worse, on her honeymoon, she discovered they were looking to replace her!She knew she didn’t want to be dependent on someone else for money, so she turned to real estate. She discovered BiggerPockets, ChooseFI, and the concept of financial independence—this became her new focus.She started with the home she inherited from her mother, then bought a home from the MLS, followed by a primary residence, then another MLS purchase, and a cabin in the mountains.Her cash flow on these few properties covers her monthly living expenses, freeing her to pursue her passions. Because when you take care of the money part, you can pursue your dreams and live the life you TRULY want!In This Episode We Cover:<ul> <li>Kristi's journey with money</li> <li>How her mother taught her about money</li> <li>Her experience with money during high school and college </li> <li> Her financial position during her first job</li> <li>Kristi's tip to get free tuition in college</li> <li>How she discovered financial independence </li> <li>Her first experience in real estate investing </li> <li>What she did on her dad's life insurance policy</li> <li>How she got her first property </li> <li>Advice on working with a real estate agent </li> <li>Tips on actively managed funds and commission-based financial planners</li> <li>And SO much more!</li> </ul>Links from the Show<ul> <li><a href="https://www.choosefi.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChooseFI</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.mls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MLS</a></li> <li><a href="https://fi180.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Financial 180</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.airbnb.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Airbnb</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:scott@biggerpockets.com">Scott's Email</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/biggerpockets-money-podcast-85-jacob-wade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Money Podcast 85: From Financial Disaster to Financially Free with Jacob Wade from I Heart Budgets</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/biggerpockets-money-podcast-41-find-certified-financial-planner-cfpkyle-mast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Money Podcast 41: How to Find the Best Possible Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for Your Needs with Kyle Mast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bpmoney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Money Facebook Group</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/moneysurvey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Money Survey</a></li> </ul> Check the full show notes here: <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshow108" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshow108</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

108: Starting Early & Finishing Strong with Real Estate with Kristi Tanner Smith