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Live the Life You Dream of Sooner with the Right Tech

Jennifer Jo Cobb | 31 Jul 2018

There are two types of technology people – those who love it and those who hate it. I absolutely love it, but I’m not so far gone that I must… more

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The Online Paperwork Evolution, Simplified at Last

Linda Liberatore | 26 Jul 2018

Legal document preparation, legal research, and document review grow more sophisticated daily due to the rising abundance of data. In the last two years, the amount of legal data available… more

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3 Things You Can Learn from Your Hard-Money Lender

Sam Jacknin | 25 Jul 2018

There are many legitimate reasons to use a hard money lender. Compared to traditional lenders, hard money lenders can offer faster funding, flexible construction draws, no prepayment penalties, and a… more

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3 Red Flags for Airbnb Investors

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 23 Jul 2018

Airbnb is one of the most disruptive short-term rental platforms in the world right now, and that description is both complimentary and pejorative, depending on the source. According to the… more

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4 Simple Rules When Buying a Home Near Flood-Prone Areas

Brian Spitz | 20 Jul 2018

Houstonians get nervous every spring because frequent torrential downpours often result in serious flooding. This year, Houston is still recovering from Hurricane Harvey and must already start planning for a… more

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10 Hard Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Commercial Partnership Deal

Salvatore Buscemi | 19 Jul 2018

Real estate has always been regarded as an equal-opportunity wealth creator. However, caveat emptor: Real estate historically has been full of scams. Based on my experience managing distressed real estate… more

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Debunking the “Liquidity Myth” Around Real Estate

Samuel Freshman | 7 Jul 2018

When most investors think about their real estate assets, they believe them to be illiquid, meaning they are not easily converted into cash from their physical property form. This belief,… more

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3 Ways to Use Technology to Improve Efficiency in Your Real Estate Business

Bill Griesmer | 6 Jul 2018

Real estate investing continues to change as modern technology evolves. I personally have seen real estate education evolve from cassette tapes to CDs to flash drives to now being purely… more

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Don’t Let Travel Deter Your Long-Distance Investments

Think Realty | 15 Jun 2018

There are real estate opportunities in nearly every corner of the world today. Luckily, you’re no longer confined to your local area as you might have been 15 or 20… more

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Case Study: A Unique Master-Planned Subdivision Investment

Kathy Fettke | 14 Jun 2018

The U.S. population is growing, households are forming, and yet, there is a shortage of residential housing. This supply/demand imbalance is driving property values up, creating a unique opportunity for… more

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