The world is going through a crisis … and when a crisis hits, many investors want to slow down or stop until things get back to normal. But when weeks turn into months … it may be a sign that there’s a new definition of normal. Now what? Rather than waiting it out, resourceful investors […]
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Well, hello … 2020! It’s a new year and a new decade … and it’s a TERRIFIC time to talk about the top trends in real estate investing. Many factors are affecting the path real estate is heading down this year … demographics, economics, technology, politics, energy, and interest rates. So sit back and take
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Even if you’re a die-hard cash flow investor … more intent on collecting properties than flipping them … it’s still important to pay attention to market cycles. After all, though you might not plan to “sell high”, it’s sure nice to “buy low”. Besides, “buy and hold” doesn’t mean you’re not harvesting equity when conditions are
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People, businesses, and their money move around for lots of reasons. New jobs, better opportunities, tax incentives, high returns … the list goes on and on. Savvy investors monitor these constant migrations. They look for patterns and take action to capitalize on opportunities and avoid risks. All this movement affects supply and demand … especially
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We’ve heard some chatter in the news about regulations restricting travel. Apparently, China’s restriction on the movement of capital is affecting global real estate markets. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out this January 26 Bloomberg headline … China’s Army of Global Homebuyers is Suddenly Short on Cash “China’s escalating crackdown on
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Social justice and equality, like their inverse, social injustice and inequality … can be polarizing political themes. But this isn’t a political commentary, so keep an open mind! Robert Kiyosaki has been warning for many years the rich would get richer … the poor would get poorer … and the middle class would be squeezed.
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Tax policy can be a VERY polarizing issue. Just think about what happened in Boston in the late 1700’s. However, tax considerations play a big role in the decisions real estate investors make when choosing markets, financing structures and hold terms. All diligent real estate investors spend a lot of time with their tax strategist
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Donald Trump is probably the most famous “real estate guy” who made it big, lost it all, then made it all back bigger and better than before. What took him down you ask? In his book, The Art of the Comeback, the Donald says it was complacency and The Tax Reform Act of 1986. Remember
12/26/10: Getting Started in Real Estate Investing…for the First, Second or Third Time! Read More »
WHO KNEW the crash was coming? Lots of people have been reverse engineering the causes of the financial crisis. It’s easy(er) to be smart when operating from hindsight. But when someone gets it right for the right reasons BEFORE the event occurs…well, that’s just impressive. Peter Schiff is one of the few guys who called
8/8/10: Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You! Peter Schiff Reveals How He Predicted the Crash Read More »
If you’re one of those who take The Real Estate Guys™ to the gym, make sure you carbo load first! This one’s a whopper! Our radio audience only got an hour, but the podcast audience gets the whole enchilada. That way whether you like American or Mexican, there’s something for everyone. A few weeks back,
8/1/10: Economics, Politics and Real Estate – Interviews from Freedom Fest 2010 Read More »