If you’ve ever been in a crowd when something surprising happened … or even in a game of musical chairs, you know … … people respond VERY differently when stressed. Some think, decide and act very quickly. Experience, confidence, coaching, and maturity are all factors. Then there are those who act quickly … without thinking. It doesn’t always end badly, […]
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Mega-billionaire investor Warren Buffett made big news recently when he made a move into gold mining shares … while dumping big banks and Goldman Sachs. This surprise move is notable for several reasons and there are important lessons and actionable insights for Main Street real estate investors. While we could dive into how this move is being construed by some as a vote of
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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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If you’ve been around awhile, you know there are optimists, pessimists, and realists. Optimists see the upside and sunshine in everything. They’re chargers and they’re not afraid to take bold … even impulsive action. Of course, optimists sometimes run full-speed into a brick wall they COULD have seen, but chose not to … because it
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Even though most of us will never become billionaires, it’s sure fun trying. But if we want to have a chance of making it BIG, it’s probably smart to watch and listen to those who’ve actually done it. After all, as Tony Robbins says, “Success leaves clues.” To which the Godfather of Real Estate, Bob
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With less than 7 weeks remaining in 2018, we’re taking a short break from our obsessive-compulsive perusal of the financial news. Because with an exciting New Year about to begin … full of hope, challenges, and opportunities … it’s a great time to focus on some important fundamentals. Lesson# 1: Invest in yourself first and
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“You can’t handle the truth!” – Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men Neither optimists or pessimists can handle the truth.Optimists refuse to acknowledge the part of reality that’s negative … … while pessimists can’t see the ever-present opportunities hidden behind the problems. While we’d rather be optimistic than pessimistic, maybe it’s better to be BOTH.“The
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As of this writing, the Fed hasn’t yet announced their economic forecasts or whether they’ll raise interest rates. The talk on the street says the Fed will raise by 25 basis points (.25%). History says a recession is coming … because 10 of the last 13 times the Fed engaged in a rate hike campaign,
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