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2/19/12: Lessons Real Estate Investors Can Learn from the Stock Market

2/19/12: Lessons Real Estate Investors Can Learn from the Stock Market

Dogs and cats.  Labor and Management.  Geeks and Suits.  Democrats and Republicans. Do you see the similarity?  No?  Exactly. So when someone (whom you’ll meet shortly) suggested that stock market day trading could teach valuable lessons to real estate investors, we said, “Riiiigghht.” But being the open minded guys we are (remember: your mind is […]

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1/29/12: Where in the World to Invest?  Tracking Trends in Global Real Estate

1/29/12: Where in the World to Invest? Tracking Trends in Global Real Estate

Emerging economies, free(er) trade, high speed communication and the troubled financial systems of the U.S. and Europe all add up to people, money and opportunities moving around the globe in unprecedented fashion. It’s a lot to keep up on!  But have no fear, The Real Estate Guys™ are here! In the studio, behind the shiny

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12/18/11: Regional Roundup – Taking The Pulse of the U.S. Real Estate Market

12/18/11: Regional Roundup – Taking The Pulse of the U.S. Real Estate Market

So many markets, so little time! Let’s face it.  When you get the hots for real estate investing, there are lots of tempting opportunities out there! But before you go out on a market field trip date or get hot and heavy with just one market, why not get a quick sampling of what’s out

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12/11/11: Back to the Future – Embracing the Changes in Real Estate Investing

12/11/11: Back to the Future – Embracing the Changes in Real Estate Investing

With a catchy title like “Back the Future” you might expect a picture of a Doc Brown, Marty McFly or a flying DeLorean.  It’s hard to believe that this now “classic” movie is over 25 years old! But who is THIS guy?  And what does any of this have to do with real estate? Since our

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12/4/11: Infinite Banking – The Broken Banking System and What You Can Do About It

12/4/11: Infinite Banking – The Broken Banking System and What You Can Do About It

Today’s banking system is a far cry from George Bailey’s Bailey Building and Loan in the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. Back then, savers put money in local institutions where local bankers lent it out to local borrowers.  It was very community focused. Today, everything funnels through Wall Street and the Federal Reserve, and

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11/27/11: The Real World of Credit – Improve Your Credit Score Fast

11/27/11: The Real World of Credit – Improve Your Credit Score Fast

  When it comes to conventional mortgage money, your three digit credit score is very important.  Since most people start their investing careers with residential 1-4 unit properties, we consider your credit score to be worthy of proper care and feeding. It’s been a while since we covered this topic and a lot has changed

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11/13/11: The Compound Effect and Success Strategies for a Down Economy

11/13/11: The Compound Effect and Success Strategies for a Down Economy

“Success”.  What does it mean to you? It’s probably safe to say that many people start investing in real estate because they want to be financially successful.  However, we think most people agree that true success is a LOT more than just financial gain. But an even more important idea is that success in anything

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10/23/11: The Creature from Jekyll Island – A Conversation with G. Edward Griffin

10/23/11: The Creature from Jekyll Island – A Conversation with G. Edward Griffin

As Halloween approaches, we wanted to pick a spooky topic to kick off the week.  We’ll follow it up next with our annual edition of Halloween Horror Stories, so stay tuned! For this episode, our topic is The Creature from Jekyll Island.  For the uninitiated, this is the title of the epic and iconic expose

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10/2/11: Zero Tax! Deductions and Benefits that Matter Most to Real Estate Investors

10/2/11: Zero Tax! Deductions and Benefits that Matter Most to Real Estate Investors

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

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