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What to think about when saving for near-term goals amid choppy markets

What to think about when saving for near-term goals amid choppy markets

By Richard | May 21, 2022

As inflation soars and markets slide, many investors are wondering what’s coming next.Traditional advice dictates that long-term investors — those who are focused on retirement dates further down the road — should stay the course in the markets.But those with shorter time horizons of three- to five-years for a closer goal, like saving for a […]

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What The Fed Won’t Tell You

What The Fed Won’t Tell You

By Richard | May 21, 2022

I’m about to tell you everything the Fed doesn’t want to say to you.  Let’s start with the obvious: Most of us don’t like to see interest rates rise. Sure, it’s nice to make a little bit of extra money off our savings accounts, but the higher cost of mortgages, consumer loans, and all other forms […]

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Using a “Miserable” Job to Fuel a Fast-Growing Flipping Portfolio

Using a “Miserable” Job to Fuel a Fast-Growing Flipping Portfolio

By Richard | May 19, 2022

House flipping is a very potent form of investing. After just one fix and flip, many investors find themselves hooked, leaving their stable jobs for the profit (and rush) or finishing another flip. This happened quickly to Jason Pritchard, flipper and rental property investor in central California. Jason was working at a sales job he […]

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Strategist discusses getting a mortgage when rates are rising

Strategist discusses getting a mortgage when rates are rising

By Richard | May 19, 2022

Historic row houses in Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. amedved | iStock | Getty Images One strategist has told CNBC why she thinks it’s still a “relatively good environment” to borrow money, including mortgages, despite rising interest rates. Kristina Hooper, chief global market strategist at Invesco, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Friday that […]

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Americans are stressed about money and finances, hurting mental health

Americans are stressed about money and finances, hurting mental health

By Richard | May 18, 2022

Americans are more stressed about money than they’ve ever been, according to the American Psychological Association’s latest Stress In America Survey. “Eighty-seven percent of Americans said that inflation and the rising costs of everyday goods is what’s driving their stress,” said Vaile Wright, senior director of health care innovation at the American Psychological Association. More […]

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Ditching the “American Dream” & Finding Ways to Live a Wealthier Life

Ditching the “American Dream” & Finding Ways to Live a Wealthier Life

By Richard | May 18, 2022

In today’s episode, you’ll get to see the third major reason why Alpha Geek Capital, Tony’s fast-scaling real estate company, is so successful. Omid Tehranirad is the third partner in the group, acting as the first layer of protection, or as he puts it, the “chastity belt”, of the partnership. Omid is the head of investor relations and splits operational duties […]

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The Decline of Real Estate Experts Could Crash the Market

The Decline of Real Estate Experts Could Crash the Market

By Richard | May 17, 2022

The year was 1999. An exclusive group of multi-billionaires gathered in Sun Valley, Idaho, just like they do every year. As usual, no reporters were allowed within miles of their gathering. This was a safe place for the wealthiest Americans to freely share ideas, strategize, and break from the rigors and pressures they faced the […]

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Gift Funds, Crash Indicators, and Problems

Gift Funds, Crash Indicators, and Problems

By Richard | May 15, 2022

Why can’t I use gift funds on my down payment? What are the common housing market crash indicators that real estate investors should look out for? And why does David only invest with the short-term rental king, Rob Abasolo? If you’re joining us today for this episode of Seeing Greene, you’ll hear answers to all […]

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Rent Out Your Primary Residence or Sell and Buy Rentals?

Rent Out Your Primary Residence or Sell and Buy Rentals?

By Richard | May 14, 2022

This week’s question comes from Brandi through Ashley’s Instagram direct messages. Brandi is asking: Our current home could give us about $260,000 in net proceeds if sold. We plan to purchase rentals with those proceeds. But, our home is in a good location with good appreciation. Should we sell our primary to buy properties or […]

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