There’s no doubt that the economic world is very different today than just a few years ago. Many, especially Americans, hope the changes are temporary and things will get to “normal” pretty soon. But what if the changes aren’t temporary? What is we’re living in a new economic reality? And for the younger set, if […]
10/16/11: Teach Your Children Well – The Rules of Money Have Changed Read More »
One of the largest metros in the United States, Atlanta is strategically located in the southeast and serves as a major transportation and distribution hub. We like that because it means those jobs, and all the businesses (and those jobs) that rely on being near that infrastructure, are probably more likely to stay in the
10/9/11: Market Spotlight – Exploring Atlanta, Georgia Read More »
Here’s a question we got from Sue in California (thanks Sue!): If we have a property manager, can we write off travel costs from CA to Memphis for us to visit the property? If so, how many times a year can we visit and write off the costs? Since we aren’t tax gurus, we tossed
Ask The Guys: Can I Deduct Travel Expenses? Read More »
Active real estate investors should NEVER pay tax on their cash flow or gains..EVER! So says CPA Tom Wheelwright, our hero with a zero (taxes that is) and Rich Dad’s tax advisor to Robert Kiyosaki. And unless you’re Warren Buffett, we’re guessing you’d probably rather pay LESS tax than more. Maybe when we’re multi-mega-billionaires like
10/2/11: Zero Tax! Deductions and Benefits that Matter Most to Real Estate Investors Read More »
Tenants who actually have jobs are far more likely to pay rent than those who don’t…unless you’re renting to Section 8 or retirees. So you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that the durability of your rental income will be closely linked to the durability of the local economy. And while a
9/25/11: Finding the Right Market with the Right Jobs Read More »
When it comes to retirement, getting there means knowing where, why and how. And without foresight, opportunities can be squandered or missed altogether. Since real estate is simply a means to an end, it’s important to begin with the end in mind. Host Robert Helms takes a look at what things you need to think
9/18/11: Retirement Planning Abroad and Beyond – How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too Read More »
Recent reports from the U.S. Census Bureau declared that the U.S. middle class is getting squeezed. Shocker. Thank you, Captain Obvious. We were hoping the disappearing middle referred to our beer bellies, but no such luck. 😉 Of course, our good friend Robert Kiyosaki has been saying for years that the rich will get richer,
The Disappearing Middle Read More »
The presidential campaign rhetoric is kicking into high gear. Texas Governor Rick Perry says he’s a job creation whiz. His detractors say it’s just dumb luck because he happens to govern a state with oil and gas under the ground. But no one is denying there are more jobs happening in Texas than any other
The Not So Secret Formula for Stable Employment Read More »
The Real Estate Guys™ are leading an enthusiast group of real estate investors on market field trip – and YOU’RE INVITED!!! Click here now to learn more about the trip. We’d love to hang out with you in marvelous Memphis!!! Cash Flow is King If you’re a fan of the show, you know we’ve been
Memphis on My Mind – October 14-16, 2011 Read More »
As much as we love real estate, we know it’s merely a means to an end. And a big part of each individual investor’s personal investment strategy will be based on the end they are pursuing. In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show, we talk to two very different real life real
9/11/11: A Tale of Two Investors – Building a Business and Leaving a Legacy Read More »