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5/17/15: Economic Shifts – Real Estate Diversification and Emerging Markets

5/17/15: Economic Shifts – Real Estate Diversification and Emerging Markets

We all know shift happens…and it can be messy. But rather than complain about it, nimble and resourceful investors find new markets, strategies and product types to keep their portfolio chugging down the track. Of course, for professional fund managers this is nothing new.  But for most day-to-day nose-to-the-grindstone real estate investors, the idea of […]

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03/22/15: The Death of Money – A Conversation with Jim Rickards

03/22/15: The Death of Money – A Conversation with Jim Rickards

Think about the role money has in your daily life… As real estate investors, we buy, rent, sell and refinance…all to acquire dollars…which is currently the money de jour.  And because, since 1944 the dollar has served as the world’s reserve currency, the health of the dollar affects virtually everyone…everywhere. Lately, we’ve seen a lot of headlines

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Robert Kiyosaki Talks Second Chance – For Your Money, Your Life and Our World

Exclusive Robert Kiyosaki Second Chance Interview Like him or not, Robert Kiyosaki has had an ENORMOUS impact on the world. Kiyosaki’s signature book, Rich Dad Poor Dad is the greatest selling personal finance book in the history of the world. Over the years, we’ve become good friends with Mr. Kiyosaki.  He’s far more cerebral and complex than

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11/24/13: Follow the Money – Clues Where the Economy is Headed

11/24/13: Follow the Money – Clues Where the Economy is Headed

John Denver once sang, “Life on the road is kinda laid back.” Not for us.  But thank God we’re real estate guys.  For you youngsters, this is a reference to a classic John Denver tune, Thank God I’m a Country Boy.   You know…John Denver?  Rocky Mountain High?  Blond hair, little boy haircut, high voice?  No? 

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9/1/13: Something to Appreciate – Equity is Happening (Again) in Major Metros

9/1/13: Something to Appreciate – Equity is Happening (Again) in Major Metros

It’s baaack! Yes, it’s true.  Equity is back and it’s happening in major metropolitan real estate markets. Surprised?  You shouldn’t be.  These cycles and their causes are highly predictable.  It’s seldom an issue of IF, but more of WHEN. And while it’s fun to talk macro-economics while in the 30,000 foot clouds of conversation, it’s

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2/17/13: Clues in the News – The Market is Speaking…Are You Listening?

2/17/13: Clues in the News – The Market is Speaking…Are You Listening?

In this age of information overload, sometimes it’s hard to sift though the noise and find nuggets of news that matter.  But do not fear,  The Real Estate Guys™ are here! In this episode, we delve into recent headlines and glean insights into where the market is headed and how you can position yourself to

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9/9/12: Rhetoric and Reality – A Look at the History of Economic Policy

9/9/12: Rhetoric and Reality – A Look at the History of Economic Policy

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 Democrats invoked the spirit (and oration) of ex-President Bill Clinton.  The GOP conjures up wistful visions of Reagonomics.  Dire predictions of fiscal cliffs, debt-ceilings, defaults, hyper-inflation, depression, civil unrest and other

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7/29/12: Bonds, Dividends and Wealth Management – How Other Investments Relate to Real Estate

7/29/12: Bonds, Dividends and Wealth Management – How Other Investments Relate to Real Estate

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 and wealth management from a banking perspective – and how all that relates to real estate investors.  Not as exciting as how to evict a non-paying tenant, but here we go….

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7/22/12: A Midsummer Investor’s Dream – Housing, Jobs, Consumer Confidence and Economics

7/22/12: A Midsummer Investor’s Dream – Housing, Jobs, Consumer Confidence and Economics

Bad news for housing can be great news for investors.  But it means seeing a bigger picture and exploring the dichotomy of mainstream news and main street reality.  Alas, we thinketh such contemplations requireth aid.  But fear not! Behind the microphones to help you sorteth it all out: The Bard of broadcasting , host Robert

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