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“Do the math and the math will tell you what to do!” Sounds good! But how? That’s the topic of this episode of The
We’re not sure if it’s part of a bigger plan, but have you noticed that Halloween precedes Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) which precedes Christmas?
Rehabbing is all the rage right now. The opportunity to snap up distressed properties, pretty them up and sell them for a quick profit
Money is flowing around the globe, seeking opportunity and avoiding risk. But where is it going and why? We’re always fascinated by trying to
Lodging and hospitality is a business that involves providing real estate and an array of services to business and leisure travelers. That’s pretty
As the U.S. presidential elections rapidly approach, there’s a lot of talk about economics and economic policy. You probably noticed. At their convention, the
In this, yet another exhilarating edition of Ask The Guys, we take on several excellent listener questions! Several (but not all) had to do
Success in anything, including real estate investing, requires energy, enthusiasm and creativity – especially when working through challenging times. And it all starts with
What do the ancient Mayans and today’s financial pundits have in common? They both predict doomsday at the end of 2012. Perhaps you’ve heard
Is government too big, too small or just right? And what does this have to do with real estate investing? Guests Steve Forbes and
“Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions.
We continue our summer soiree into all things economic with a triple set of interviews from Freedom Fest. This time we’re talking bonds, dividends
Bad news for housing can be great news for investors. But it means seeing a bigger picture and exploring the dichotomy of mainstream news
Whatever you may think about the Federal Reserve or its motives and contributions, one thing is certain: The Federal Reserve has a profound impact
We know that the recession formally “ended” in June of 2009, but it seems like someone forgot to tell the economy. Oops. So since
Interest in real estate investing is picking up based on the number of questions coming in from our listeners. Of course, it probably helps
Will Smith brought the world the heart-warming story of a down-on-his-luck real life Chris Gardner in The Pursuit of Happyness. In the film, Smith
When the mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market collapsed in 2008, real estate owners – both homeowners and investors (and radio talk show hosts) – got
What do The Federal Reserve, the IRS, the income tax, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, HUD, the mortgage interest deduction, Section 8, accelerated depreciation,
Show me the money! At a time when many are complaining about how Uncle Sam makes it harder to do business, Congress just passed
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