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Real Estate Investing: I am not afraid

“Yeah.., It’s been a ride… I guess I had to go to that place to get to this one.  Now some of you might still be in that place -If your trying to get out, just follow me… I’ll get you there….” -Marshall B. Mathers Are you afraid of success?  It is ok if you… Read more »

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Landlording: Setting Rental Rates For Maximum Cash-Flow

Setting the rental rate of your investment property is as much of an art as it is a science.  As controversial as this topic maybe, it’s often misunderstood from the onset.  Here’s just one BIG angle to consider. I ask that you keep an open mind and understand that the variables are great -keep an… Read more »

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Do You Really Have What It Takes: Investing 101

I’m often asked by those new and even those (at times) who’ve been trudging along in the investing arena, how wealth is truly created with real estate.  I have a basic saying -one that plays apart in my constant drive:  “If you aren’t out earning it, your spending it”.    The idea of working smartly… Read more »

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2010: Part II of the Year Ahead…

State of the Real Estate Economy as of October 2009 I’ve had various thoughts for what I’d write this week…  Reflecting back I am seeing a consistent theme with those that play in the land of real estate.  Uncertainty, Fear, and somewhat worn out against a back drop of Dow 10,000, Real Estate (supposed) Guru’s… Read more »

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Landlording: What Makes a Good Real Estate Investment

The foundation of my real estate investing is rooted in buy and hold investment property for the long term: otherwise, known as Landlording. While I have wholesaled & rehabbed property for short term merchandising of real estate not to mention provided hard money loans to real estate investors in Charlotte, North Carolina, it is my… Read more »