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Blackstone’s Logicor Sale – Sign of Things to Come?

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 8 Jun 2017

The government-backed firm China Investment Corp. (CIC) made a groundbreaking purchase last week: Blackstone’s logistics company and warehouse firm, Logicor for the equivalent of nearly $14 billion. Logicor owns and… more

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Renting: The New American Dream

Kathy Fettke | 31 May 2017

This is a transcript of a previously-aired “Real Estate News” podcast broadcast by Kathy Fettke, co-CEO and founder of the Real Wealth Network. The old American Dream maybe isn’t for… more

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Top Cities for Out-of-Town Buyers

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 30 May 2017

According to a new report on the top cities for out-of-town-buyers, U.S. home-buyers are on the move and about one in every five of them are not thinking local when… more

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Which is Best: SEP IRA or Solo 401(k)?

Think Realty | 24 May 2017

This is a transcript of a previously-aired segment of “Self-Directed Investor Talk,” a radio show dealing with self-directed IRA strategy hosted by Bryan Ellis. Listen up, you self-employed people. If… more

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Free Lawyers for Tenants Facing Eviction

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 23 May 2017

Local legislation affects real estate investors on a national scale over time. Be prepared to navigate – and shape – the legal landscape by attending Think Realty’s National Conference &… more

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Learning from Rich and Famous Real Estate: Johnny Depp Purchases 14 Properties, Accused of “Extravagant and Extreme” Lifestyle

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 16 May 2017

Actor Johnny Depp usually makes headlines for blockbuster pirate movies or, occasionally, domestic strife, but lately he’s been in the news for some “extreme” real estate purchases. According to public… more

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Landlord Mistakes Attract Vandals to Properties

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 16 May 2017

Real estate investors and landlords trying to lease vacant properties may be making a few mistakes that could turn those properties into magnets for vandals. According to a report from… more

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Warning: Your Appraiser is About to Let You Down

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 16 May 2017

If you are about to have an investment property appraised, be prepared to feel a little let down. According to the National Quicken Loans Home Price Perception Index, homeowners and… more

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How Have Falling Police Arrests Affected CA Home Values?

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 8 May 2017

What if you couldn’t trust the local crime report anymore? What if police officers in your area opted to turn a blind eye either as an unofficial department policy or… more

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Online RE Investment Marketplace Launches Solution to Increase Collaboration with Private Lending Community

Heather Elwing | 3 May 2017

Real estate investment marketplace Sharestates is hoping to expand its reach into more geographical regions by way of strategic partnerships with private lenders. To facilitate these interactions, the lending platform,… more

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