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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We realize it’s only the START of 2019 … But 2019 is the LAST year of the second decade of the 21st century. And with our annual goal setting workshop coming up this weekend, we’re in the mood for thinking ahead. Like a decade ahead. Perhaps you should too … After all, real estate investing is based on long-term
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While most Americans are fixated on the brouhaha surrounding the government shutdown, we’re thinking about something even MORE slimy … Oil. Long time followers know we’ve been watching oil for quite a while … and for a variety of reasons over and above the amazing tax breaks. Oil and energy have a substantial impact on the
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A brand-new year brings with it both anticipation and apprehension. Both are emotional responses to the unknown. There are MANY things we could discuss in this year’s opening missive … … tariffs, trade wars, a new Congress, the Fed, interest rates, the stock market, the bond market, gold, oil, taxes, Opportunity Zones, and on and
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Some people think housing is a driver of economic growth. But that doesn’t make sense to us. Sure, a robust housing market creates a lot of jobs from construction all the way back through the supply chain. But housing itself is a by-product of prosperity, not a creator of it. After all, who buys a house first … and then
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As we’re winding down 2018, it’s time to rub our crystal balls and peer into the new year … and we see …. Taxes. For most high-earners, taxes are their biggest expense. And almost everyone who has to pay taxes would prefer not to … or at least pay less. So while there are MANY
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If you’re relatively young, Social Security is probably just an abstract concept and another bite out of your paycheck. But before you tune out, consider that the U.S. Social Security program creates both problems and opportunities for real estate investors of ALL ages … including YOU. Big picture … Social Security and Medicare make up
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Energy is the key input for all economic activity. And as populations and economies grow worldwide, there’s an increasing demand for energy. So listen in as we chat with an experienced oil man and discuss the nitty-gritty of investing in oil and gas for profits and tax breaks. In this episode of The Real Estate
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It’s hard to watch the financial news these days and not get the feeling the fragility in the financial system we’ve been concerned about … is starting to show. We grew up in California and learned as kids how to react to an earthquake … Get away from glass and hide under the shelter of a desk
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We’re concerned about interest rates … and you should be too. Consistently rising interest rates affect your ability to borrow money for investments. In this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ show, we dig into how the Federal Reserve and central banks affect interest rates. We talk about the future of the dollar. And we
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