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Dec 27, 2016Feb 23, 2024 Scott Trench

Why You’re Building Wealth the SLOW Way (and 3 Ways to Fix That!)

Your goal is to build up net worth—but have you truly run the numbers to see what's the best use of your time? Learn why the results might surprise you.

Aug 16, 2016Feb 23, 2024 Sterling White

Is a College Education Financially Worth It — Or Is It a Giant Scam?

What's the truth -- is college a great way to build a solid financial future or is it a giant money-making scam? It all depends on your perspective.

Feb 15, 2016Feb 23, 2024 Scott Trench

Americans: If You Can’t Build Wealth Today, You Should Be Scared. Here’s Why.

I’m not sure I’m convinced by all the naysayers and skeptics out there who point to a declining America. The world, as I see it, indicates an America emerging stronger, on…

Dec 31, 2015Feb 23, 2024 Dave Van Horn

The 3 Types of Asset Classes (& Why Investors Like Warren Buffett Don’t Put Their Money in Just One)

Most people feel that being diversified in their investments is the intelligent thing to do. But, as Sharon L. Lechter (Rich Dad Poor Dad co-author and CPA) describes the various asset…

Nov 13, 2014Feb 23, 2024 Dave Van Horn

Used Wisely, Debt Can Absolutely Produce Wealth: Here’s How

As someone who has struggled for about half of his life with debt, what it really was, and how to handle it, I guess it’s best to start out by…

Oct 11, 2014Feb 23, 2024 Scott Trench

The Two Things You Need to Do to Become a One Percenter

The 1% usually don’t get rich by accident. Most of them don’t inherit their wealth, and most of them aren’t any smarter or more hardworking than you or me. They…

Aug 30, 2014Feb 23, 2024 Brandon Turner

The Simple Action No One Does That Will Make You A Millionaire

What if I told you there was a simple, almost guaranteed way to become a millionaire? No, this isn’t a late night informercial. This isn’t a system you can get…

Aug 06, 2014Feb 23, 2024 Drew Sygit

Excerpts From Our Best Lease Clauses

We’ve inherited a lot of leases over the years when taking over the management of properties from stressed out Do-It-Yourselfers and competitors. Most of them were…OK…but a surprising number had…

Feb 02, 2014Feb 20, 2024 Mark Ferguson

How Much Money Do You Need to be “Rich” and Is It Worth It?

What exactly is “rich?” I am reading a very interesting book right now: How to Get Rich, by Felix Dennis, who created the magazine “Maxim” and many other successful publications.…

Jan 22, 2014Feb 23, 2024 Chris Clothier

The Lessons of ‘Rent Ready’ And Turnkey Investment Properties

I own one of the largest passive investment property firms in the country and if there is one term we have worked hard to distance from our company it would…

Nov 17, 2013Mar 16, 2021 Mark Ferguson

Why Making Big Goals Will Make You More Successful

I am a huge fan of big goals even though I rarely, if ever, used goals a few years ago. That is not exactly true – I used goals… but…

Jul 27, 2013Jun 06, 2024 Douglas Dowell

What Benjamin Graham Can Teach You About Real Estate Investing

“Chapters 8 and 20 have been the bedrock of my investing activities for more than 60 years I suggest that all investors read those chapters and reread them every time-to-market…

Jun 13, 2013Jun 06, 2024 karen rittenhouse

Hooray for the Hedge Funds!? Our Experience Dealing with the Hedge Funds

Much has been written here about the growing presence of real estate Hedge Funds. We are all interested, curious, confused, and cautious about who they are, what they plan to…