The aftermath of the debt ceiling vote and the subsequent S&P downgrade just adds to the drama surrounding the U.S. economy. When you add the European debt crisis, talk of a QE3 on the heels of QE2, plus gold prices hitting record highs – it’s certain August 2011 will be remembered as a time when […]
8/7/11: August and the Economy Part 1 – Macro Market Perspectives from Two Mega Players Read More »
Bargain basement prices. Highly motivated sellers. Record low interest rates. A growing numbers of renters. No new inventory coming out of the ground. Wow. Talk about a perfect storm of opportunity for real estate investors. If you’re a newbie, getting in on the action can be a little intimidating. There’s a lot to learn and
7/31/11: Joining or Starting a Real Estate Club Read More »
This is part 2 of a multi-part series on the “great debt ceiling debate” written as an accompaniment to our radio show broadcast and podcast, “Raising the Roof – How the Great Debt Ceiling Debate Impacts You”. You can download the episode on iTunes or find it on our Listen page. How does the Fed
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The U.S. debt ceiling debate of 2011 is one of the biggest financial stories since the mortgage meltdown set off a chain reaction of quantitative easing, government stimulus and swelling deficits. For the average person, a lot of this is so big and far away from Main Street, that watching, waiting and wondering seems like
7/24/11: Raising the Roof – How the Great Debt Ceiling Debate Impacts You Read More »
photo credit: woodleywonderworks If necessity is the mother of invention, then surely distress is the mother of creativity. It’s an age old principle in personal development: hard times have the potential to bring out the best in people depending on their mindset and peer group. The Bible says in James for believers to “count it
7/17/11: Creative Solutions to Today’s Property Problems Read More »
The Real Estate Guys™ dove into the email grab bag and pulled out some more of your amazing questions! In the broadcast booth for another exciting Ask The Guys odyssey: Host and Mister Know It All, Robert Helms Co-Host and Mister Know a Few Things, Russell Gray A man who has forgotten more real estate
7/10/11: Ask The Guys – Flip It Quick or Hold On Long? Read More »
Moving up to the “big deals” is the goal of everyone who plays Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow game, just like going from little green houses to big red hotels is the path to riches in Parker Brothers’ Monopoly. The bigger the property, the more profit potential there is. In the real world, the natural progression
7/3/11: Apartment Investing Opportunities – Moving Up to the Big Deals Read More »
Why do people put up with jobs they hate? Or limit their upside opportunity and use only a fraction of their potential in their careers? They want security – the certainty of someone else being responsible for making sure that paycheck shows up. But there aren’t any guaranteed paychecks in real estate investing… or are
6/26/11: Cash Flow with Confidence Using Guaranteed Leases Read More »
Being a real estate investor means handling a lot of cash. It may not seem that way, especially at first, but think about it. There’s the float on the cash flowing through your bank account. Then there’s the cash you maintain and build up to handle contingencies and long term maintenance. You have deposits you
6/19/11: Be Your Own Bank – Cash Management Strategies for Real Estate Investors Read More »
Bargains, bargains everywhere, but it’s hard to get a loan. Even in the good old days of fast and easy Fannie and Freddie money, it’s always been hard to move quickly or get approved for distressed property. Of course, you could never get conventional loans for foreclosures, tax liens or discount notes – let alone
6/12/11: The Checkbook IRA – Real Estate Investing Using Your Retirement Account Read More »