Rick Martin
How Much Passive Income Can We Write off?
What do you think of cake without icing? It can stand alone; it can be pretty delicious, but it becomes much sweeter when we add the...
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Rick Martin
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Will Remote Work Become A Distant Memory Soon? Take Control with Passive Income.
The world has a short memory. When the last recession hit, everyone proclaimed they would trade in their SUVs for smart cars. We were...
Rick Martin
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Busy People's Investments Must Have 3 Traits
I was speaking with a friend this past week. He has always seemed pretty happy in his career. He told me he isn't looking for added...
Rick Martin
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Review A Deal Alert In 5 Minutes or Less
We all receive a ton of emails. Most of it we don't care about. In fact, I feel guilty sending you emails, even though I think it is...
Rick Martin
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Why Value Add Apartments Add Great Value to Your Portfolio
What if you could have an investment that paid you cash flow from day one (or close to it), increased in value with some strategic...
Rick Martin
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10 Metrics For Finding Your Multifamily Market.
I often come across investors who are afraid to invest outside of their own backyard. Think for a moment how limiting this is. I, for...
Rick Martin
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The Best Way to Invest $200,000 In Real Estate (It's Not What You Think)
In some of the most expensive real estate markets in the US, a two-bedroom home may sell for over $1,000,000. IF you were considering...
Rick Martin
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Positively Impacting Other’s Lives While Investing in Multifamily Real Estate
It ‘tis the season to think of others. Those of us that invest in real estate are not necessarily a bunch of Mother Theresa’s, but there...
Rick Martin
7 min read
Which Makes More Money, Investing In Rental Properties, or Real Estate Syndications?
You have made the decision: I am going to be a real estate investor. You then start to ponder, should I be an active investor, or should...
Rick Martin
6 min read
What Happens When You Invest $50,000 Each Year In Real Estate Syndications
Fifty thousand dollars is a ton of dough. Never mind fifty thousand dollars per year. You may be unpleasantly shocked to see that you...
Rick Martin
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Lose the Stock Market Mindset When Investing in Apartments
Are you suffering from stock market investing mindset syndrome( SMIMS)? If so, please pay close attention to the video below. I explain...
Rick Martin
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5 REASONS WHY REAL ESTATE IS THE BEST INVESTMENT
Way back when - I bought my first house because that's what you do. I bought it to live in it. I got a roommate to help with the...
Rick Martin
5 min read
RECESSIONS, REAL ESTATE, AND WHEN TO BUY?
Back in mid-March, I thought, okay, here we go. Here comes the great recession 2.0. The world's economy had shut down, the stock market...
Rick Martin
8 min read
ARE YOU AN ACTIVE OR PASSIVE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR - Take the quiz
Did you know that you could invest in real estate without having to meet with tenants? Without having to fix broken toilets at 3 am? And...
Rick Martin
7 min read
Investment Summary: What To Look For And How To Tell When A Deal Is “Good”
The investment summary. They’re the all-in-one marketing package/business plan/underwriting explainer/photo gallery /...
Rick Martin
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WHAT RETURNS CAN WE EXPECT TO EARN BY INVESTING IN A REAL ESTATE SYNDICATION?
For most of us investors, it takes a long time to make your first million. While some are willing to bet it all on cryptocurrency (and...
Rick Martin
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7 Steps To Investing In Your First Real Estate Syndication
I love my kids. Let me make that darn clear. My youngest is continuously belting out, "Dad-da!" He does it in a variety of ways....
Rick Martin
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Before You Invest In Real Estate, Be Sure To Clearly Define Your Investing Goals
How did you find the home you’re currently living in? I’m guessing that you didn’t just close your eyes and blindly point to a spot on...
Rick Martin
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Why the Value Add Apartment Investment Is A Great Investment
A few years ago, I came across an old bookshelf on the side of the road. It had been neglected and had a “free” sign on it, but it was in...
Rick Martin
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How Exactly Does An Apartment Building Make Money?
It's not very obvious how apartment buildings make money. Apartment buildings are not like corner stores or restaurants. You typically...
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