Your reaction to the news of Sears’ bankruptcy would tell us a lot about your age and economic status growing up. But whether you’re sad and nostalgic because there’s another nail in the coffin of an iconic piece of Americana … … or you’re completely oblivious because the Sears brand has no meaning or relevance […]
Six lessons from Sears’ bankruptcy … Read More »
We all have beliefs that guide our investment decisions … even when we don’t put much thought into them. Sometimes we don’t even know what we believe, until we’re sitting in a pile of rubble asking ourselves, “What the heck was I thinking?” So sometimes it’s smart to slow down to go faster … investing
Forming a real-world investment thesis … Read More »
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder … and in real estate, an appraisal is what gives you the unbiased, third party opinion on a property. Appraisals happen whenever a lender is involved in a transaction, but that’s not the only time you’ll need or want an appraisal. We’ll examine the three ways appraisers
Appraisals – Find, Negotiate and Fund Better Deals Read More »
Death and taxes are the two things you can count on in life. But, there is no need to pay a penny more than you owe. And, while we talk a lot about ways you can grow wealth and do bigger deals faster, today we’re talking about how to reduce one of your biggest expenses
Save a Million Dollars in Taxes with Apartments Read More »
As real estate investors, we’re always looking toward tomorrow. We’ve had a long, sustained recovery since the market crash in 2008. Many indicators show the economy is on the right track … the stock market is up, unemployment is down, and the dollar is strong. So, what could be the problem? We’ll talk about what
The Economy is Great Except for One Problem Read More »
As a busy professional, chances are you’ve got people trying to bend your ear constantly about investment opportunities. And sure … some of them sound amazing, but how do you know you’re getting in with the right people? Or maybe real estate investing is what you want to do, but you don’t have the time
Profitable Niches – Investing Through Others Read More »
There are many ways to invest … and one way isn’t necessarily better than the other. Real estate is nuanced. It’s always a good idea to broaden and expand your expertise into different markets. That’s why we’re THRILLED to talk to our returning guest, Tom Wilson, about commercial real estate investing. His engineer’s mind can
Profitable Niches – Commercial Property Investing Read More »
Imagine a real estate investment in a stable and growing market. It features an array of the amenities you personally love most. Sound too good to be true? In this special report prepared by The Grove Resort & Water Park in Orlando, you’ll learn how to make this type of Turnkey Lifestyle Investment a reality. Take a look!
How to Choose an Ideal Lifestyle Investment Read More »
You may have heard that it’s bad to mix business with pleasure. But, when it comes to lifestyle investing, part of the fun is owning property in a place you love. Yes, it is possible to make lifestyle investing make sense for you … as long as you follow some important guidelines to line up
Profitable Niches – Lifestyle Investing Read More »
Are you out of money? For many investors, syndication is the perfect solution for doing bigger … and better … deals. Dive into this guide to safe syndication, written by securities attorney Mauricio J. Rauld. A practicing lawyer, Mauricio offers detailed information to help investors stay on the safe side of the law.
8 Critical Steps to Practicing Safe Syndication Read More »