It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of our dear friend Gene Guarino’s passing. While the many achievements of his lifetime extend far beyond his work, Gene made an undeniable impact on the real estate investing community during his 30+ years in the industry.
As investors, we spend most of our time on the offense … Looking for great deals, excellent markets, cash flow, equity growth, tax savings … But while those things are essential, to borrow the words of legendary football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, “Offense wins games … defense wins championships.” And like many of us …
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Leverage can be a powerful tool in every investor’s toolbox. But like any tool, it’s most effective when you know how and when to use it. And while it has its advantages, acquiring properties with debt doesn’t come without risk. In this episode, we discuss tips, methodologies, and considerations for using leverage with regard …
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Will the Fed REALLY raise interest rates multiple times in 2022? And if they do, what happens to real estate? Fed Chair Jerome Powell has admitted inflation is NOT transitory (welcome to the party!) … and says “tapering” and interest rate hikes are coming to an economy near you. What does all this mean? …
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‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through my life, Were big dreams and false-starts all buried in strife. My to-do list was hung on my computer with care, In hopes a ‘round-to-it soon would be there. My family and friends are supportive and kind, They really don’t know that I’m losing my mind. My …
A breaking court case ruling on the home storage of retirement assets has left millions of investors in jeopardy with disqualified IRA accounts. The verdict is sending shivers through the investing community … and it appears more changes may be on the way when it comes to investing using retirement programs. Tune in to …
You ask, we answer … It’s time for another interesting installment of Ask The Guys! Some tantalizing topics we tackle today include: Tips for buying your first investment property … Tradeoffs of refinancing … Approaching rent increases in the present climate … And more interesting inquiries submitted by our amazing audience. So put on …
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When it comes to real estate investing, markets matter. After all, a strong market has the potential to amplify the return on any specific property … even a weak one. On the flip side, a weak location can suppress even the strongest property. But how do you know whether a new market is HOT …
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There are endless reasons real estate piques the interest of investors … Cash flow, tax advantages, and inflation hedging, just to name a few. But when faced with all that goes into investing where the numbers make sense … researching markets, finding a suitable property, rehabbing said property, finding tenants, managing upkeep & maintenance …
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One of the key components to becoming a successful real estate investor is to master the art of debt. But while it’s easy to focus on the acquisition at hand, there’s a whole lot more to financing than the loan on the property you’re buying … Just ask today’s guest … an experienced strategic …
Podcast: Strategies for Unlocking the Power of Your Balance Sheet Read More »