Investing Strategies
Farmland: An Under-the-Radar Investment
As early as I can remember, every weekend my Dad took me and our German Shorthaired Pointer to visit our farm, about 25 miles east of our home in Moline,… more
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Market Analysis of Pittsburgh, PA
Many investors are well aware of the positive trends happening in major metropolitan areas that capture a lot of the headlines, but multiple “second cities” are reinventing themselves and will… more
Investing Strategies
Lies Your Stockbroker Told You
Whenever I hear a stockbroker saying that you should diversify your portfolio by investing in stocks AND bonds, I’m reminded of the old Blues Brothers movie (the one with John… more
Investing Strategies
Presidents’ Circle Featured Members: Gary and Susan Harper
The Harpers, a husband-wife team, have decades of experience in not only real estate investing, but in educating others. And, the duo is well-versed in transitioning. From a full-time executive… more
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Investing Across Borders
Home may be where the heart is, but for international real estate investors, opportunity
can be found anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a holiday home or a profit-generating
property, you… more
Investing Strategies
3 Ways to Jumpstart Your REI Strategy
From my very first rental home purchase to my latest build-to-rent subdivision, I’ve always lived by an important axiom. The best way to make money is by using other people’s… more
Investing Strategies
3 Ways to Diversify Your Marketing
It’s common for real estate investment businesses to start out using only one or two marketing channels, particularly social media (namely, Facebook).
While it is free to post there, and… more
Insight Industry Trends
Guide to Loans for Oddball Homes
Many experts will tell you that you determine your return on an investment property when you buy it, not when you sell it. You increase your profit by paying less… more
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What To Do When Sewage Backs Up in Your Tub
Seeing sewage backing up in your bath tub is a disturbing sight for many reasons. When this happens, the issue isn’t with the bath tub drain, it’s with the sewer… more
Business Fundamentals
Top Considerations When Hiring a Property Manager
When a property owner signs a lease with a tenant, they’re assuring them that they will uphold their end of the bargain. While landlord responsibilities vary by state, the implied… more