Interest rates are a big deal for real estate investors … for many reasons. The first and most obvious reason is because interest rates are the price of the money you borrow to invest with. Higher rates mean higher payments and less cash flow. Of course, even when you pay cash for your properties, your tenants […]
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On March 26th, the Chinese launch their yuan-denominated oil contracts. Is that a big deal? Some people think so. Some say it’s just another incremental step towards a gradual shift in global economic power. Some say it means nothing. Most people have no idea it’s happening … and even if they do, have no idea
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The world economic order is under-going massive change right now. We’re literally watching it unfold in the daily news. Yet few investors really understand what’s happening and why … or what they can do to both grow and protect wealth during these historic times. “Those who can’t remember the past are doomed to repeat
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In uncertain times, we all need a little wisdom to guide us to the right path. So today, we bring you the words of the wise. Property prices are continuing to inch upward in many markets. And the stock market is starting to tumble down. How should investors navigate the turmoil? Listen in to hear
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Imagine a scenario where a giant asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. When it hits, a huge portion of the world will be destroyed. Scientists and politicians know it’s coming. But it’s years away. Fearful of triggering panic, the information is suppressed. Even when leaks get out, they’re spun to seem insignificant. Of
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One of today’s most popular buzzwords is “disruptive”. It describes an event, idea, or invention that upends the status quo in some aspect of life or society. “Disruptive technology” is used for everything from Amazon to Uber. And as we’ve previously discussed, many of these things impact real estate and investing. But disruption transcends technology. Donald Trump’s
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We’re just two weeks removed from an epic educational and networking experience at the New Orleans Investment Conference. While we were there, we threw a little private party and Robert Kiyosaki, Peter Schiff, Chris Martenson, and Brien Lundin all showed up to hob-nob with our listeners. Very fun. During the conference, Robert Helms emceed a fascinating panel called The Future
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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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Every real estate investor is afloat in a vast economic sea. As an investor, it’s easy to believe you’re on stable ground … only to wake up and find you’ve drifted far from your goals. We believe SMART real estate investors (you!) have to act a bit like ocean biologists … tracking the winds, noting
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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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