Educational Podcasts
Deals That Sell Themselves
Have you ever noticed that real estate professionals sometimes try too hard and start to resemble the shrill shrieking of the worst used car salesman you can imagine? We’d like to take this opportunity to remind you that the best sales person is the one who lets an...
Always Know Your Credit Score
Here's the official word from the FTC: The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months....
10 Year Cycle – 5 Year Memory
It’s been said that real estate runs in ten year cycles, while investors’ memory stretches to fill only about half that time. Right away, there’s an obvious potential for a problem, especially once we get about five years from the end of the most recent cycle. In...
Investors Can Postpone/Avoid Capital Gains With a 1031 Exchange
Perhaps no imminent tax change brought about by the New Year was more talked about than the capital gains tax. Unfortunately, this government windfall has been an on and off fact of life for income property investors for what seems like eons. Before you freak out and...
Fiscal Cliff Disaster Averted – Debt Ceiling Debate Looms
With the “fiscal cliff” panic a fading image in the rearview mirror, let’s take a quick look at exactly what our beloved politicians agreed to on New Year’s Day and how it affects your pocketbook. First of all, you’re probably going to pay more in taxes. The exact...
Real Estate Goes to the Dogs
We recently spotted Jason Hartman’s new puppy, Coco, hanging out in the educational products section at the office. Random coincidence, precognition, or just a great photo opportunity? Maybe all three, but the more important point is that the approach of 2013 is a...
Income Property Educational Event – Sold Out
Here's a formal apology to all our AIPIS family who weren’t able to get tickets to the upcoming Meet the Masters event. The thing has just become too darn popular. We’re only bragging a little when we say that Jason Hartman’s “Meet the Masters of Income Property...
Save Your Sanity with Effective Time Management
Today we’re going to open a can of boredom and talk about time management. Actually, this could be pretty exciting stuff unless A) you already have it under control, or B) you’re too silly to realize how important it is. Here’s a newsflash. You’re not the busiest...
Refinancing is NOT a Dirty Word
If you’ve been espousing Jason Hartman’s income property philosophy for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve met some resistance from folks who have a seemingly genetic belief that you must ALWAYS pay off a mortgage, and that refinancing is only for...
The Perfect Real Estate Deal
With most tasks we’re confronted with in life, there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way; or at least a better, smarter, more profitable way. Real estate investing is no different. While it’s certainly no crime to buy a piece of property with all cash and wait for...