There’s no doubt that the economic world is very different today than just a few years ago. Many, especially Americans, hope the changes are temporary and things will get to “normal” pretty soon. But what if the changes aren’t temporary? What is we’re living in a new economic reality? And for the younger set, if […]
10/16/11: Teach Your Children Well – The Rules of Money Have Changed Read More »
One of the largest metros in the United States, Atlanta is strategically located in the southeast and serves as a major transportation and distribution hub. We like that because it means those jobs, and all the businesses (and those jobs) that rely on being near that infrastructure, are probably more likely to stay in the
10/9/11: Market Spotlight – Exploring Atlanta, Georgia Read More »
Active real estate investors should NEVER pay tax on their cash flow or gains..EVER! So says CPA Tom Wheelwright, our hero with a zero (taxes that is) and Rich Dad’s tax advisor to Robert Kiyosaki. And unless you’re Warren Buffett, we’re guessing you’d probably rather pay LESS tax than more. Maybe when we’re multi-mega-billionaires like
10/2/11: Zero Tax! Deductions and Benefits that Matter Most to Real Estate Investors Read More »
Tenants who actually have jobs are far more likely to pay rent than those who don’t…unless you’re renting to Section 8 or retirees. So you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know that the durability of your rental income will be closely linked to the durability of the local economy. And while a
9/25/11: Finding the Right Market with the Right Jobs Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
So it’s not every day you get to sit down with a bona fide presidential candidate face to face and ask whatever you want. In our case, we got to do it TWICE in one day! Very fun. Now whatever you political bent, the issue isn’t what YOU think SHOULD happen. What we’re interested in