Weekly blog posts keep you up-to-date with news and views you can use. Looking at economics, trends, clues in the news, markets, financing and more … all from the perspective of a real estate investor.
Sometimes when you go to a buffet, you try a little of a lot of different things….then you go back and LOAD UP on
Making a piece of property more valuable doesn’t always involve fresh paint, carpet, or landscaping. Sometimes there isn’t even a building involved! In a
Love him or hate him, Peter Schiff always speaks his mind. We happen to love him. Not only do we admire his courage in
Real estate investing isn’t as simple as it used to be. At least not judging by the kinds of questions we’re getting from our
Let’s face it. Whether it’s a car, lover or hot real estate markets, we all want a hot one. You’re on your own for
As any real estate investor knows, properties may generate passive income, but owning them is far from passive. Because even if you have great
How do you buy real estate with no money and no credit? This is one of the most asked and abused questions in the
Land investing is a very unique aspect of real estate investing. Raw land typically doesn’t provide income or tax breaks. And without a tenant
Markets get hot for different reasons and if you can get in front of a rising market, it can be a lot of fun.
Would YOU invest with family? SHOULD you? It’s a controversial topic with lots of pros, cons and considerations. The risks and rewards can be
Equity is back for many investors! That means it’s time to start thinking about equity optimization strategies again. Ahhh….it reminds us of the good
Imagine standing at your front window and suddenly you see a horrific car crash…right in front of your house! You rush outside and see
Real estate is going to the next level. Are you? In case you hadn’t noticed, real estate prices have been rising in many markets.
What do you think of when you hear “Orlando”? For old guys like us, we think of tying a yellow ribbon ’round an old
Have you heard? There’s been some bad weather lately….and it seems to have sub-marined much of the U.S. economy. At least that’s the official
If you want great answers, you have to ask great questions. In this edition of Ask The Guys, we take on several great questions
Everyone wants a good deal. In fact, everyone wants a GREAT deal. But how do you organize your real estate investing business to be
Many people are seeing the big opportunity in raising private money to do more and bigger deals. So we thought it would be a
Real estate investing is a business that often attracts loners and mavericks. Freedom from bosses and co-workers is often as much the motivation for
As market mariners, we’re always watching the financial waves to know which way the wind is blowing and whether a swell is headed our
