We live in a big world … one that offers benefits to those willing to step outside of their comfort zones. In Part 1 of Cover Your Assets, we discussed domestic structures that can isolate and protect your assets in the case of legal trouble. In Part 2, we’ll look at the bigger picture of […]
Cover Your Assets Part 2 – International Structures for Extreme Protection Read More »
Asset Protection Strategies to Help Protect What You’ve Built Most people invest in real estate for building wealth to enjoy then pass on to their family. But because of poor or little asset protection strategies, some investors lose huge chunks of their assets to lawsuits and taxation. That’s sad. And it’s largely preventable. But in an age
10/18/15: Going Global for Privacy, Asset Protection and Tax Savings 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 »
Imagine standing at your front window and suddenly you see a horrific car crash…right in front of your house! You rush outside and see the driver open the door, get out and lean against the crumpled car. Relieved that the driver doesn’t seem to be severely hurt, you pick up your phone and call 9-1-1.
3/24/14: Lessons and Opportunities from History with Simon Black Read More »
Two months ago we CRUSHED our all time record for podcast downloads in a single month. Than, last month we KILLED that new record by over 50%!!! This month, we’re on our way to DESTROYING the August record, and we’re only 8 days into the month. Why? Because we have AWESOME LISTENERS. So to celebrate,
9/8/13: Ask The Guys – LLCs, IRAs and Contract Contingencies Read More »
The real estate we love to invest in floats in an economic sea teeming with other financial and political life forms. And each of these denizens of the dollar (after all, the greenback is the world’s reserve currency…at least for now), have an impact on the overall financial ecology. There are symbiotic relationships, predators and
7/28/13: From the Floor at Freedom Fest – Coffee, Coins and Capital Controls Read More »
If you haven’t done anything wrong, does that mean you don’t have anything to hide? Sadly, real estate investors are easy targets for frivolous lawsuits, vindictive tenants and financial scam artists. Why? Because property values, loan amounts (and therefore equity) and title information are all part of the very public record. So when you can’t
7/21/13: Nobody’s Business – Privacy Considerations for Real Estate Investors Read More »
One of the secrets to making a lot of money is to catch a profitable wave. Sounds interesting, but how does it work? Well, a financial wave happens when a variety of forces converge to move people or their money in a particular direction. That movement can have a substantial impact on any given asset
5/6/12: Catching the Wave – Where Tropical Profits are a Breeze Read More »
Home ownership is the American Dream. Or is it? For many, home ownership has turned out to be a nightmare. So we decided to examine the pros and cons of owning the roof over your head. In the house for today’s show: • Your Host, Robert Helms • Co-House and Chief Housekeeper, Russell Gray •
4/18/10: Does It Still Make Sense to Own Your Own Home? Read More »