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Do You Suffer from Analysis Paralysis?
“The sense of paralysis proceeds not so much out of the mammoth size of the problem but out of the puniness of the purpose.” - Norman Cousins Dateline: Rocky Point, Mexico – March, 2010. My business partner Manny Romero and … Continue reading
Filed under Business Development, Investing
Buying Investment Property in Arizona – Part I: Fixing and Flipping
I was in the presence of real estate royalty. My brother-in-law, Rich Siegmund, had set up the meeting. It was 2005 – Austin, Texas. I had flown there from Phoenix to help him get his real estate investment business off … Continue reading
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Buying an Investment Property in Arizona
There are 13 different species of rattlesnakes in Arizona, more than any other state. You may be surprised to learn that the rattlesnake is the only kind of snake that doesn’t lay eggs. The mother actually gives live birth. What … Continue reading
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It’s Best to Double Dip When No One is Looking
Pringles are the best chips ever made. That’s what my 7-year old daughter thinks. And given her vast experience in this area I have no reason to disagree with her. What chip is best? We had this discussion recently on … Continue reading
Filed under Homeownership, Investing
Not that Smart? Try Real Estate Investing.
A few weeks ago I walked into Starbucks and ordered a tall caramel macchiato. The barista said “it’s Marty right?” I told her that I was impressed she remembered me from my last visit. She gave me a strange look … Continue reading
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Follow the Numbers, Not the News
It started out innocently enough. An email popped up in my inbox from a real estate investor I’m connected with on LinkedIn. This investor, who shall remain nameless, was responding to an article titled ‘Mortgage Picture Brightens, for Now’ I … Continue reading
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How About a Homebuyer Mulligan?
The story is part urban legend, part sports folklore. David Mulligan was driving to the golf course one crisp, early morning when he nearly crashed his car after crossing a rough bridge. His nerves were understandably frayed by the time … Continue reading
Filed under Finance, Homeownership
Seller Financing Strategy an Oldie but Goodie
Last week I tuned into the oldies station here in Phoenix. Huey Lewis and the News’ 1985 hit, The Power of Love, was playing. You may recall that this song was the title track from the movie Back to the … Continue reading
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