Are real estate agents obsolete? These days, you can search listings and tour houses entirely through internet platforms. You can also list and sell properties using mobile phone apps. It’s safe to say our processes for buying and selling properties have completely changed with technological innovation. In this new landscape, however, real estate investors need […]
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“Are we in a real estate bubble right now?” Trust us, we’ve heard this question asked a LOT lately. In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ show, we’ll dive into that question. We’ll discuss: The three components that converge to create market bubbles Why real estate is a good investment class for avoiding bubble
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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
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With so much craziness in the world, we thought we’d consider what it might mean for real estate investors. After all, why should paper asset investors get all the thrills of global instability? Real estate investing might be stable, but it doesn’t have to be boring! Biggest sword competition … You may have heard that
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Like waves on the beach or the rising and setting of the sun … the ebb and flow of the infamous “business cycle” is something every entrepreneur and investor must navigate. The marketplace is fluid and dynamic. There are no lane lines or guard rails. More importantly, there is no singular cycle because there is
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There’s a new drug taking hold of Americans … it’s called “hope-ium.” How does it work? Well, you simply smoke a lot of hope-ium … and hope things will work out. While being optimistic can help, relying only on hope won’t get you anywhere. Smart real estate investors take control of their portfolio … from
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Real estate isn’t just about selling, buying, and renting houses. Nor is it limited to one part of the world. In the world of real estate, there’s lots of room for creative investing. When you think about it, real estate property IS the world … meaning it’s is MUCH more than man-made houses. It can
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Ready to invest in real estate, but don’t have the capital? Acquiring capital is an oft-looked part of building your real estate portfolio. But don’t fret … where there’s a will, there’s a way. Over and over, we see creative solutions for investors’ need for capital. The latest expert guest on our latest show offers
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In case you missed it, President Trump just announced his proposed budget. Two items caught our attention. First, there are big cuts to social programs. With 43 million people on food stamps and many of those being renters, there’s an obvious ramification for landlords. As we said back in 2015, “…if the government subsidy goes
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America Divided… As much as Americans clamor for a UNITED states and ONE nation under (pick the deity or political leader of your choice)… From a financial perspective, and in particular in terms of real estate, America is anything but uniform. And that’s GREAT NEWS! This is why real estate is such an effective investment vehicle… and