Profiles
With a Little Help
Rodney Pike knew from the start that he loved making real estate a reality for others, thanks to his longtime association with Habitat for Humanity and experience in the construction… more
Tag: Nov/Dec 2016
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Dallas-Fort Worth: Ensuring Economic Diversity
The Dallas-Fort Worth area undeniably relies heavily on the oil industry for its economic health and well-being, but regional and state policy-makers have spent more than a decade designing programs,… more
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The ‘Moat Theory’
For the longest time, I thought financial freedom was only for the wealthy. But everything changed for me after I read this sentence:
Financial freedom happens when your wants and… more
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Good, Better, Best
Flipping real estate requires access to capital. Most investors fall into one of two categories: investor/deal sponsor or lender/gap funder. Regardless of which side of the coin you are on,… more
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Seasonal Safety
I have a cornucopia of memories of holiday family gatherings. Many begin with me standing on the thawed porch near twilight at my aunt’s and uncle’s house. Their gift for… more
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Debt Financing and 1031 Exchanges
The fundamental rule of all 1031 exchanges is: In order to defer all income tax liability, you must trade:
1. equal or up in value (minus direct selling costs) and… more
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Bigger Mistakes to Avoid for New RE Investors
When you are beginning your real estate investing career, it is extremely important that you not rush through the process of purchasing a property. Unfortunately, all too often as I… more
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Only the Strong Survive
Think landlording is simple? Think again!
It’s not for the fainthearted, and it’s certainly not for those who aren’t prepared!
This isn’t to say that it’s not worth it. It… more
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A Virtual Revolution?
In today’s fast-paced world where friends, family and colleagues are no more than a Snapchat away, where you can deposit a check via smartphone instead of visiting the bank, it… more
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More than Makeup
The “lipstick on a pig” model is all but dead. Gone are the days of investors purchasing a house, putting in new carpet and paint and waiting a short period… more