As Ernest Hemingway famously wrote in The Sun Also Rises … “How did you go bankrupt?” “Two ways: Gradually, then suddenly.” Of course, this isn’t the only great excerpt from this classic book … “Everyone behaves badly … given the chance.” These two excerpts sum up the world’s financial condition … and the policymakers who’ve been driving […]
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It sounds BAD… but it can be VERY good … As we write, silver is soaring … from $18 to $23 (a 27% gain) in just a few days. Equity happens … in metals too! We’ve been talking about precious metals for years. Watching metals is one of the important lessons from the 2008 crisis. What do
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There’s no such thing as a perfect investment … but real estate sure comes close! But with any investment … you have to be smart. One important aspect of smart real estate is taking advantage of powerful tax breaks. We’re diving deep into one of the best tax benefits that real estate offers to investors
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When you’re in need of valuable advice … you talk to a Dad. In this Father’s Day encore episode, we are revisiting the sage wisdom provided by the late, great Godfather of Real Estate, Robert’s father, friend, and partner … Bob Helms. Listen in as Bob shares his top tips for working with real estate
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There are plenty of people out there who want the benefits of real estate but don’t want to get their hands dirty. For those folks, private funds can be a great option. While it can be expensive to send your money on the long round trip to Wall Street … Main Street funds are a
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It’s time for Ask The Guys … the episode where you ask and we answer! This edition we are tackling topics from how to use credit lines strategically BEFORE they disappear to how to prepare NOW for the investment problems … and opportunities likely to emerge from COVID-19 … and more! But remember … we
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Managing multi-family properties has always had its own challenges and considerations … but the COVID-19 crisis makes it considerably more complicated. How are landlords managing the risks and the responsibilities during these difficult times? We’re checking in with The Apartment King, Brad Sumrok, to get his practical tips for property and portfolio management in the
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As you look over your portfolio remember … the MOST important asset that you manage is your mind. Our minds are the source of all our best ideas … our dreams, our plans, our actions, and our results. Today we’re talking to the world’s biggest-selling author in history … and he is revealing how and
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Old Capital Lending What we like best about the Old Capital Lending team is that they do one main thing … and they do it REALLY well. That’s Commercial Loans on Multifamily Apartment Buildings! They’ve been the go-to provider for real estate investors looking for apartment loans for over 20 years … Have we mentioned
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