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 »
Retail has been a battered sector of late. It was bad enough that the internet migrated lots of shoppers out of malls and into cyberspace, but then we had to go and have a financial crisis. When it rains it pours. Of course, with every crisis comes an opportunity. And as we’ve been saying for
Getting Your Retail Real Estate in Shape Read More »
When the quality of the currency is questionable, it’s critical to be extra careful when selecting markets and property types. That sounds good, but what does it mean in the real world? The answer isn’t short, but it’s very common sense once you hear it. And we get the lessons from some unlikely guests. Behind
9/4/11: Reaping Profits from Resource Backed Investments Read More »
Whew. Here we are at our fourth and final installment of the August and the Economy series. How are you holding up? Our brains are swollen. But, to keep the rally going, we’ve called on some very smart and outspoken money managers. As we’ve said before (and will say again), too many real estate investors
8/28/11: August and the Economy Part 4 – Can a Bad Economy Create Great Investments? Read More »
In case you’ve been living under a rock the last several years, here’s a news flash: China’s booming economy is having a big impact on the world, and the U.S. in particular. And whether you like it or not, or agree or disagree with U.S. policy toward China, it doesn’t really matter. China matters. So,
Treasuring Fine China Read More »
How does the first ever downgrade of Uncle Sam’s credit rating affect your interest rates…or does it? Inquiring minds want to know! Since S&P conveniently issued the downgrade right in the middle of our August and the Economy series, we already had a lot to say on the topic. Of course, if you read our
8/21/11: August and the Economy Part 3 – The Downgrade, Rates and Your Money Read More »