As the end of 2017 approaches, it’s a great time to reflect on the past year as we prepare for the new year ahead. In this case, we thought it might be fun to look back an entire decade … and consider where things were in 2007 and where we are today. Way back in […]
Cash flow controls while equity happens … Read More »
Financial planning 101 says create equity first, then invest it for cash flow later. Of course, real estate investors know cash-flow creates equity … but that’s a different discussion. With paper assets, the basic formula is to buy stocks young to grow equity, then sell them later to buy bonds in retirement that will produce
Low rates and huge opportunity … Read More »
We got a fascinating boots-on-the-ground report from a friend of ours traipsing about Hong Kong … and no, this isn’t about Hong Kong. “My Big Short moment …” was the subject line. “The Big Short” refers to Michael Lewis’ book and the recent movie of the same name, which both tell the tale of events
Weird happenings and the squish factor … Read More »
Ask The Guys is our radio segment where YOU ask us your burning questions … and we give our best shot at answering them. Lately, we’ve received so many excellent questions we decided to do not one, but TWO episodes of Ask The Guys! In this first installment, we discuss finding deals that make sense,
Ask The Guys – Super Session Part One Read More »
Ever had a life-changing week that left you reeling? That was us, after our 15th Annual Investor Summit at Sea™. It was one of those weeks we could relive over and over, and we’d like to take you aboard. Our speakers are providing the BEST insights on real estate, economics, business and even life tips.
Live from the 15th Investor Summit at Sea™ – Part One Read More »
After one of the most turbulent elections in the United States, one thing is clear … we live in a time of massive uncertainty. If you feel like the ship is sinking, rather than being depressed or concerned, we advise you be DILIGENT. This means putting yourself in a position to mitigate the risks
Safe Haven Investing with Real Estate Read More »
Safety, privacy and yield are important concerns for anyone with large amounts of cash…most of which is stored in bank accounts. As your real estate portfolio grows, so do your deposits, maintenance reserves and float. And if you’re waiting for that next great opportunity, you may have a chunk of cash on hand for that too!
08/23/15: Safety, Privacy and Yield with Private Banking Read More »
Land investing is a very unique aspect of real estate investing. Raw land typically doesn’t provide income or tax breaks. And without a tenant to make the payments, there’s no amortized equity. Besides, with no income, borrowing to buy land can be risky business. So why do it? Well, as you might suspect, there are…lots
5/18/14: Lots of Real Estate – Strategies for Investing in Land Read More »
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
9/1/13: Something to Appreciate – Equity is Happening (Again) in Major Metros Read More »
When the evil Debt Star blew up the mortgage and real estate markets, it was a major blow to the balance sheets of many investors and institutions. The shroud of the dark side of leverage fell. The foreclosure wars began. Suck, it did. And for many, suck it still does. In response, Supreme Chancellor Bernanke
12/16/12: The Return of Equity – The Fed Strikes Back Read More »