Even after the crash, Americans still love real estate best
Housing is a long way from reaching the heights of popularity it saw in the early 2000s, but it’s still one of the most well-trusted investment options available to most people. A recent Gallup poll showed that many Americans still rate real estate as the safest and best investment option, rating real estate even higher…
What is a solid deal in real estate?
I can remember back to when I worked on one of the sweetest investments I have had a chance to be involved with. I think about this because each and every day I have you in mind when I study real estate opportunities nationwide. That is, I have you, a potential real estate investor, in…
Spring Cleaning of Your Financial Records
With the weather starting to warm up around the country, many people start their annual ritual of a Spring Clean by getting their house organized and getting rid of clutter. But how often have you done a “Spring Clean” of your financial records? Financial paperwork and records can significantly contribute to clutter, and being free…
What are you really?
Today I am going to share with you something that may very well surprise you. Your success in real estate investing hinges on this decision: Are you an Active Investor or a Passive Investor? It is in fact, the very first important decision that you will have to make. I would like to share why…
Mobile devices and Apps to help you in Real Estate
Technology is pervasive in our modern lives, and no single device is as popular and useful as the mobile phone. People use their cell phones to browse the Internet, check in on social media, take photographs, calculate figures, manage their finances and more, and the number of apps being created to service these needs is…
Selecting a real estate target market
Real estate can be one of the most powerful investment vehicles, and smart real estate acquisition choices can help generate a passive income machine that essentially maintains itself. By gaining monthly rental income while you wait for the property to appreciate for eventual resale, you maximize your profits on every acquisition. This plan only works,…
Please Don’t Tell My Mom, but I am a Tax Addict
I have been a CPA for almost 20 years and I LOVE taxes. Over the years I have saved my clients hundreds of thousands of dollars by creating and implementing effective tax planning strategies. My investors love that not only do we work on profitable real estate deals together, but we also create tax efficient…
Are You a Shark or a Guppy?
I recently had a great opportunity to speak with about 300 people at an event, coaching them through various steps of acquiring apartment buildings. While I was there, I also had a chance to meet Kevin O’Leary, one of the Sharks on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. You can see us here together: Meeting Kevin was…
Are you Protected?
Accruing wealth is just one part of establishing a strong financial strategy. Once you have gathered wealth through business enterprises or valuable investments, it’s your job to keep that wealth secure, not just from market fluctuations, but also from lawsuits and other risks. The key to this asset protection is to keep your money sheltered…
Is the government okay with you holding real estate in your IRA?
If you ask Wall Street if you can hold real estate in your IRA, the answer is no! If you ask the government, you will find that they are perfectly fine with you holding real estate in your IRA. I have been a practicing CPA for almost 20 years and this is a powerful wealth…