When your real estate investments are properly managed, money flows in each month like clock work. But when the monthly flow is accompanied by pain, it could be a sign of Property Management Stupidity or PMS. When PMS sets in, it can severely cramp cash flow and may be accompanied by heavy bleeding. Investors suffering […]
10/17/10: Avoiding PMS – The Single Most Important Element for Healthy Cash Flow Read More »
With millions of property owners in financial distress, getting foreclosure help is a top priority. But it’s a much bigger topic than simply how to stop foreclosure. And with the controversy over alleged paperwork improprieties, the whole topic has gotten even more complicated. What’s a distressed borrower to do? As we’ve discussed on several previous
“Go West, Young Man!” has given way to “Go Global, People!” Back in the fledgling days of the American experience, young opportunity seekers often left the comfort and competition of the mature eastern states to seek their fortune in the emerging markets of the wild, wild West. Real estate was a big part of the
Every day, jobs, money, people and business are going global. Some come to the U.S. and some leave. Some go both ways. Maybe you’ve fantasized about cross-border transactions, in which case you may need to seek professional help. Because we’re us, we get to meet all kinds of bright, experienced and interesting people. It counter
Real estate investing is art, science, vocation and lifestyle all wrapped up in one. It has its own language, community and culture. Who you surround yourself with will determine the attitudes, habits, beliefs and skills you will develop. With so much money to be made, many aspiring investors are willing to pay large sums to
Just as injuries are a part of a professional athlete’s life, so too are legal altercations a part of a real estate investor’s life. You do everything you can to avoid them, but when they come up it’s always smart to get professional help. Unfortunately, like doctors, lawyers don’t come cheap. So it’s important to
Honey, they shrunk my net worth! In case you haven’t heard, the financial reform bill redefines who qualifies as an accredited investor. So, if you like to pool your money with other people’s money so you can get in on bigger deals, there are some new rules to play by. And if you’re syndicating deals
8/29/10: Public or Private Pool? The New Rules for Accredited Investing Read More »
Protecting your money in today’s highly uncertain economy is surely very challenging. Remember when real estate equity and bank accounts were considered among the SAFEST places to keep your savings? Today, real estate equity has disappeared – and for many people even getting access to whatever equity they still have is next to impossible. Boy,
8/22/10: What is Your Risk Paradigm? A Life or Debt Decision Read More »
The Real Estate Guys™ sit down and talk with Steve Forbes about jobs, the economy and real estate. We don’t know about you, but any time a billionaire, a CEO of a major company, a best selling author or a legit presidential candidate is willing to sit down and chat, our response is always, “Yes!”.
8/15/10: How Capitalism Will Save Us – An Interview with Steve Forbes Read More »
Quick! Before you let your summer end, squeeze in just one more FUN trip! And to make sure you have no guilt about having going, let’s make it an EDUCATIONAL trip designed to ENHANCE YOUR INVESTMENT KNOWLEDGE. Now that sounds like a REALLY GREAT IDEA! Here are SEVEN REASONS to join The Real Estate Guys™
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