The dollar has been on a steady decline since Nixon took it off the gold standard in 1971. Since then, the dollar has lost a staggering 80% of its purchasing power. Ouch. The flip side of a falling dollar is that it takes more of them to buy anything that’s real. That’s why that gallon […]
10/20/13: Real Asset Investing – Using Hard Assets to Hedge Against a Falling Dollar Read More »
Because the US dollar is the reserve currency of the world, what happens in Washington DC and at the Federal Reserve has a big effect on the rest of the world. Likewise, how the world responds to Washington and the Fed affects the strength of the US dollar, which in turn affects interest rates. And
10/13/13: Government Shutdown and Debt Ceiling Debate – Ramifications for Investors Read More »
We all have people who’ve made a big difference in our lives. Sometimes they’re people around you. Other times, it’s a someone “out there” – an author, speaker, talk show host (hey, we can dream), or even a politician (okay, that’s REALLY pushing it). But you get the idea. For us, Tom Hopkins is a
10/6/13: Tom Hopkins – A Legend Shares Wisdom on Investing, Sales and Life Read More »
Retirement accounts hold trillions of dollars of assets. Almost all of it is in the hands of Wall Street through stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities. For those who want to move their money closer to Main Street, real estate, precious metals and private placements are appealing alternatives. But even though many real estate investors
9/29/13: Retirement Account Real Estate Investing – Borrow, Lend or Partner Read More »
Great news! Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Radio app has just been released! If you don’t already know, Robert Kiyosaki is the best-selling financial author in the history of earth. His iconic Rich Dad Poor Dad book has sold many, many MILLIONS of copies all over the globe. And for good reason. In our abundant travels
Rich Dad Radio App Released! Read More »
We like real estate. We think real estate is a GREAT investment…maybe the BEST investment. BUT (and yes, it’s a big bubble of a but), not all real estate is the same. And not all real estate markets are the same. And not all real estate market booms are the same. So, because we’ve been
9/15/13: Clues in the News: Fools Rush In – Beware the Jobless Recovery Read More »
C’mon, you KNOW you want it. And why wouldn’t you? When it comes to real estate investing, CASH FLOW IS KING. So even through Memphis is known for another King (in fact, TWO of them)… for real estate investors, it’s all about cash flow, baby. In fact, not too long ago, in an article titled
Looking for cash flow? Try walking in Memphis Read More »
In case you missed the news, Atlanta home prices were up 19.2 percent in the first quarter, compared with the first quarter of 2012. In other words, equity happens! But does that mean the opportunity in Atlanta real estate is over? Obviously, we don’t think so or we wouldn’t be going back. We think it
The Real Estate Guys are going back to Atlanta, Georgia! Read More »
What mysteries lurk behind the mask of this economic recovery? Is it real or is it just a big tease? Robert Helms and Russell Gray, the hosts of The Real Estate Guys™ radio show head to The New Orleans Investment Conference November 10-13, 2013 for find out! In fact, rumor has it, we’re even going
The Real Estate Guys will be at The New Orleans Investment Conference in November Read More »
Two months ago we CRUSHED our all time record for podcast downloads in a single month. Than, last month we KILLED that new record by over 50%!!! This month, we’re on our way to DESTROYING the August record, and we’re only 8 days into the month. Why? Because we have AWESOME LISTENERS. So to celebrate,
9/8/13: Ask The Guys – LLCs, IRAs and Contract Contingencies Read More »