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Article by Glen Mather: I originally had no intention of listening to the State of the Union address. After all, the content is never a surprise, with bits and pieces being leaked weeks in advance. But when the address began, I was on a long drive, so I tuned in. Even though I reached home before […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by Fern C. Burr: For more than 20 years, I have worked as a Realtor, a mortgage lender and broker, and a real estate investor. My reason for success is this – I always try to maximize my profits in a way that is as safe, secure, and as careful as possible. Now, however, […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by Jilliene Helman: The recent trend toward online “crowdfunding” has begun to make some private real estate investment opportunities more accessible to investors at relatively small minimum investment amounts. Diversification remains a key concern however, and the real estate investment trusts (REITs) that would seem to solve that problem for “average” investors continue to […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by David Hoyle: After spending more than 20 years on Wall Street as a partner in a major investment firm, I now focus on providing a cost effective way for others to invest in the real property market through self-directed investment programs. I believe there is no better way to diversify capital market […]
Continue ReadingThe public stock market exchanges have had a remarkable year – with the Dow Jones Industrial average up 22% and the Nasdaq up an amazing 33%. Yet, interestingly enough, the growth of self-directed IRAs continues unabated. Why? Many investors would prefer to invest in what they know and understand, and in many instances believe that […]
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