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Benefits of Real Estate Investing

I’ve written countless times about the 4 Benefits of Real Estate Investing.  And while 4 sounds easy and cool, there are many more.  Some of the more benign benefits of REI are; Helping to improve/stabilize a neighborhood’s value and livability. … Continue reading

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Principal Reduction Is STILL My Favorite

Of the 4 Benefits of Real Estate Investing I have to say that Principal Reduction is STILL my favorite.  To me, the reasons are obvious.  But if you are looking at real estate investing for the first time we can … Continue reading

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Why Real Estate Investing Makes More Sense Than Ever

Real estate investing still makes sense. In fact, even in today’s troubled waters investing in income property still kicks the hiney of most other investment vehicles.  And it should.  After all, it’s more labor intensive (even with a professional property … Continue reading

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Investment Property Worksheet

I use a very basic investment property worksheet that I acquired from Tom Lundstedt a few years ago. It’s simple and I can pencil out figures right in front of people so they can see how the numbers work (or … Continue reading

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Duplex For Sale in Overland Park, Kansas – 12.6% Cash on Cash

This duplex for sale in Overland Park, Kansas has been for sale since mid-April of this year.  And with the way real estate investment financing is running I’m not that surprised.  Yet, it is amazing when you compare the numbers … Continue reading

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Cash Flow Before Taxes

Listen, people over complicate this.  Cash Flow Before Taxes is simply all your income minus all your expenses.  I mean ALL your expenses.  That includes debt service.  If you calculate that you make $13,400 in rental income and you have … Continue reading

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Remembering The 4 Benefits of Real Estate Investing

These last couple of years have been tough.  What with real estate investment financing the way it is and all.  Seems the majority of the investors that are still moving in the market, with me at least, are looking more … Continue reading

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