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How to Make Money Work for You, so You Can Work Less
When people feel like they are falling behind on their bills and amassing debt on their credit cards, their natural inclination is to...
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15 Differences Between The Rich Mindset vs The Poor Mindset
In real estate investing, people will tell you it is 90% mindset, 10% execution. The 90/10 ratio should be applied to life in general,...
Rick Martin
6 min read
Investing in 401k vs Real Estate - Which is Better for You?
Depending on how long you've been around in life, there has been an evolution in the retirement plan. No matter what age you are, your...
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What The Difference is Between Rule 506(b) vs 506(c) in Private Placements
If someone told me there would be securities exemptions that would stimulate small businesses and the economy and further give regular...
Rick Martin
6 min read
The Steps to investing in your first Real Estate syndication
Life is becoming expensive. If you are raising a family, you are feeling it. You have to pay for diapers, daycare, swim lessons, soccer...
Rick Martin
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Using Forward Curves to Project Potential Rising Interest Rates in Real Estate
Why would we ever want an adjustable mortgage when we could lock into a historically low fixed rate that we see today? In recent years,...
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7 min read
Escape The Rat Race with Real Estate
Don't you just love that feeling when you're sitting in traffic on the way to work - a place maybe you don't want to be - and some jerk...
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What is The Capital Stack in Real Estate Syndication?
As Passive investors in a limited partnership, it is crucial to know who gets the cash flow first, when investing in syndications (an...
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6 min read
The Private Placement Memorandum in Real Estate Syndication
The private placement memorandum is one of the most essential forms of due diligence passive investors perform when considering a real...
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What is IRR in Passive Real Estate syndication?
One of the most elusive terms for real estate investors is the IRR, yet it is one of the most important. A new passive investor needs to...
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6 min read
You Can 1031 Exchange into an Apartment Syndication
The 1031 exchange has been a powerful vehicle for real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes. 1031 is a tax code that allows...
Rick Martin
8 min read
Would You Like to Make $100,000 in a Few Hours Investing in Real Estate?
We often see these cheesy headlines. Make $100,000 in little to no time! Honestly, though, I think I found a great way to do just that....
Rick Martin
6 min read
Financially Independent or Financially Free - Become Either Through Real Estate
Financial independence and financial freedom seem to be the same thing. As someone once said - "They're the same, but different." One...
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Multifamily Investors Have a Good Hedge Against Inflation
There is a thief in your wallet right now. You don't see it, but it's there. By way of multiple stimulus packages, incredible amounts of...
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11 min read
FINANCIAL PEACE OF MIND BY PASSIVELY INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
The odds are pretty high that most people focus only on and only know about active income. We often have a myopic view of the world, and...
Rick Martin
10 min read
How to Scale From A Single-Family Investor to Multifamily Investor
We have to work our way up - isn't this what we are told? Why would it be any different in Real Estate? Wouldn't it make sense that if...
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Are Real Estate Syndications Right For You?
Many realize that they should be figuring out how to add some real estate investments to their portfolio. They like the sound of adding...
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How to Quit Your Job by Investing In Real Estate
No matter how many jobs you've had or how far down the career path you are, facing any workplace transition brings up emotions, fears,...
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The Best Ways To Invest and Grow 1 Million Dollars
ONE MILLION DOLLARS! Hear it stated in your head as Dr. Evil from Austin Powers said those words. Mocking it like one million dollars...
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What is Your Investment Strategy - Cashflow or Capital Gain?
It seems now more than ever; we are getting caught up in economic news. Where is the market is going, and what will be the best strategy...
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