9-5 jobs are the most common method of earning money. But, of course, the best way to build wealth is to go beyond the corporate setting and grow your finances as you sleep. You can achieve that by investing. If you are thinking about giving S&P 500 a try, it's time to widen your perspective to see a much more lucrative option – real estate investing. Welcome to Real Estate Investing Demystified, your friendly guide to exploring everything about real estate. Discover what opportunities await ...
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Welcome to My Worst Investment Ever podcast hosted by Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, where you will hear stories of loss to keep you winning. In our community, we know that to win in investing you must take the risk, but to win big, you’ve got to reduce it. Your Worst Podcast Host, Andrew Stotz, Ph.D., CFA, is also the CEO of A. Stotz Investment Research and A. Stotz Academy, which helps people create, grow, measure, and protect their wealth. To find more stories like this, previous ...
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Enrich Your Future 03: Persistence of Performance: Athletes Versus Investment Managers
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In this episode of Enrich Your Future, Andrew and Larry Swedroe discuss Larry’s new book, Enrich Your Future: The Keys to Successful Investing. In this series, they discuss Chapter 03: Persistence of Performance: Athletes Versus Investment Managers. LEARNING: The nature of the competition in the investment arena is so different that conventional wi…
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Enrich Your Future 02: How Markets Set Prices
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In this episode of Enrich Your Future, Andrew and Larry Swedroe discuss Larry’s new book, Enrich Your Future: The Keys to Successful Investing. In this series, they discuss Chapter 02: How Markets Set Prices. LEARNING: Invest in passively managed funds and adopt a simple buy, hold, and rebalance strategy. While gamblers make bets, investors let the…
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Rizwan Memon - Have Enough Liquidity When Shorting Naked Calls
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BIO: Rizwan Memon is the Founder and President of Riz International, a Canada-based financial education firm that helps thousands worldwide maximize their financial success through trading. STORY: Rizwan shorted GameStop’s stock, believing the price wouldn’t exceed $300. However, when Elon Musk tweeted about GameStop, the price increased to $500. R…
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Investing In Retail Shopping Centers: Your Ultimate Guide To Success! With Logan Freeman
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Ditch the multifamily and set your sights on retail real estate riches! This episode unlocks the secrets of shopping center success with Logan Freeman, a $300 million-dollar acquisition pro. Together with Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz, he dissects the current market, navigates rising interest rates, and uncovers hidden opportunities in undervalue…
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Enrich Your Future 01: The Determinants of the Risk and Return of Stocks and Bonds
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In this episode of Investing Principles, Andrew and Larry Swedroe discuss Larry’s new book, Enrich Your Future: The Keys to Successful Investing. In this series, they discuss Chapter 1: The Determinants of the Risk and Return of Stocks and Bonds. LEARNING: Look for key metrics, traits, or characteristics that help them identify stocks that will out…
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Mark Kohler - Take Ownership of What You’re Doing Wrong
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BIO: Mark Kohler, M.PR.A., C.P.A., J.D., is a highly respected Founding and Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers, specializing in tax, legal, wealth, estate, and asset protection planning. STORY: Mark and his partner bought two properties to put up on Airbnb. The first property needed just a bit of modification, but the second one required far more. It t…
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Jusper Machogu - Africa Needs More Fossil Fuels Not Aid
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BIO: Jusper Machogu is a farmer in rural Kenya, an agricultural engineer by profession, and an advocate for Fossil Fuels for Africa. STORY: In this episode of My Wost Podcast Ever, Andrew and Jusper discuss the potential of fossil fuels to drive economic growth and development in Africa. LEARNING: Africa needs more fossil fuels not aid. “60-70% of …
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August Biniaz - Be a Specialist Not a Jack of All Trades
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BIO: August Biniaz is the Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital. CPI Capital is a real estate private equity firm with the mandate to acquire multifamily assets while partnering with passive investors as limited partners. STORY: Upon looking back and reflecting on the worst investment decision August has ever made, he says it’s his…
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Jacksonville Multifamily Investing 2024 - Luke McCann
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Are you thinking about investing in Jacksonville real estate? You've come to the right place! In today's conversation with Luke McCann, a leading broker, we dive into the booming market of North Florida's largest city. The Jacksonville real estate market is experiencing a temporary period of oversupply, leading to flat or declining rents. However, …
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BIO: William Browder is the CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign, and author of Red Notice and Freezing Order. STORY: Bill moved to Moscow at the age of 31 and was the only Westerner there with any Wall Street skills. That led him to become the largest foreign investor in the country. His decision to go…
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ISMS 41: Larry Swedroe – Focus on Managing Risk Not Returns
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In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss three chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this series, they discuss mistake number 32: Are You Subject to the Money Illusion? …
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Revolutionizing Real Estate Through Modernizing Transactions - Andrew Borovsky
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Tired of paper checks and surprise fees? There's a better way to manage real estate transactions. This episode features Andrew Borovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Visible, a fintech company revolutionizing the industry with a focus on simplicity and transparency. We'll explore Visible's innovative Rent App, an all-in-one solution that streamlines rent …
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Chris Ball - If They’re Not 100% Right, Don’t Hire Them
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BIO: Chris Ball started his career in 2004 as a tax adviser with KPMG LLP. He then transitioned and founded Hoxton Capital Management in 2018. The group’s sole emphasis is helping HNW and UHNW clients with borderless global financial advice. Chris’ specialty is assisting individuals with their retirement planning needs. STORY: When Chris started hi…
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Vivek Raina - Nobody Can Beat You at What You’re Good At
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BIO: Vivek Raina is a seasoned veteran with over two decades of experience in the broadband industry. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Excitel, he leads the mission to connect BHARAT, propelling the company to the top three ISPs in India—a remarkable feat in just eight years. STORY: Vivek spent 10 years finding an investor to fund his business idea. He…
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William Cohan - Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of An American Icon
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BIO: William D. Cohan, a former senior Wall Street M&A investment banker for 17 years at Lazard Frères & Co., Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase, is the New York Times bestselling author of seven nonfiction narratives, including his most recent book, Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of An American Icon. STORY: William discusses lessons from his most…
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Tony Fish - Be Brave to Ask the Unsaid Questions
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BIO: Tony Fish is a neuro-minority and a leading expert on decision-making, governance, and entrepreneurship in uncertain environments. His 30-year sense-making and foresight track record means he has been ahead on several technical revolutions. STORY: In this episode, Tony talks about his newest book, Decision Making in Uncertain Times. How can we…
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From Scientist To Real Estate Investor - George Roberts
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Applying your acquired skills from your previous profession can be a valuable asset in real estate. When science and business get mixed, you will create a whole new concoction of success. In this episode, George Roberts, the host of The Foundery, shares his insights on how the data scientist navigates into real estate as he repurposes his skills. H…
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ISMS 40: Larry Swedroe – Market vs. Hedge Fund Managers’ Efficiency
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In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this series, they discuss mistake 30: Do You Fail to Understand the Tyranny of the Eff…
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Data-Driven Real Estate Investing - Stefan Tsvetkov
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Real estate investing is all about trends and numbers. By adopting a data-driven approach in your deals, you can increase the likelihood of securing handsome profits. Exploring this strategy with Ava Benesocky and August Biniaz is data scientist Stefan Tsvetkov, founder of Realty Quant. He presents his database full of relevant real estate informat…
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Chris Kendall - Don’t Underestimate the Funding Needed to Go Big Time
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BIO: Chris Kendall is the CEO of the Australian outsourced accounting group Aretex. Aretex helps businesses grow and scale with best-practice accounting, bookkeeping, and real-time access to accurate financial information. STORY: Chris invested in the idea of a reality TV show piloted around finding baseball players. Chris believed in his friend’s …
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Riggs Eckelberry - Don’t Go into Any Industry Unprepared
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BIO: Riggs Eckelberry is a nationally renowned entrepreneur who deploys his personal Break To Build™ process to help rebuild the water industry, which has reached a critical breaking point in recent years despite being essential to the planet’s survival. STORY: Riggs met this wonderful lady who asked him to sit down with her money manager. He showe…
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2024 NMHC Conference: Crucial Real Estate Investing Insights And Takeaways From Stakeholders - Paul Hopkins
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Get valuable snapshots of the current real estate scenario and forecasts for the near future straight from the 2024 NMHC Conference. In this episode, we have our very own Director of Acquisitions, Paul Hopkins, to deliver crucial real estate investing insights and takeaways from stakeholders and brokers attending the event. Paul lays out the market…
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ISMS 39: Larry Swedroe – Don’t Choose a Fund by Its Descriptive Name
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In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this series, they discuss mistake number 28: Do You Fail to Compare Your Funds to Prop…
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Lark Davis - Take Your Profits and Run Away
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BIO: Lark Davis is the Founder of the weekly crypto newsletter Wealth Mastery, which combines insider insights and in-depth market analysis to offer cryptocurrency investors the best opportunities to grow their wealth, stay ahead of the curve, and avoid costly mistakes. STORY: Lark invested in the Terra Luna cryptocurrency, which had a famous implo…
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Macro Economy Insights And 2024 Commercial Real Estate Predictions - Dr Peter Linneman
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In the real estate industry, staying on the pulse of the economy is crucial; it's the only path to thriving and achieving success. With the year just beginning, it is only right that we not only watch out for what’s potentially to come but also to look back and learn. Who better to give important macro economy insights and 2024 commercial real esta…
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Sam Primm - Be Intentional About What You Invest In
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BIO: Sam founded FasterFreedom to teach people like him to quit their jobs, become successful real estate investors, and achieve that same freedom and financial independence. STORY: Sam and his partner invested in a self-storage. They fixed the property a bit and built a couple more facilities. They didn’t know this space, and the investment has co…
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Marc Faber - The Value of True Diversification
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BIO: Dr. Marc Faber, renowned for his unconventional expertise in investment strategies, is a fund manager and author. He serves as the editor of the “Gloom Boom & Doom Report” and the “Monthly Market Commentary,” earning international recognition as the pessimistic stock market expert “Dr. Doom.” STORY: In the late 1990s, Marc became convinced tha…
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Unlocking Longevity Secrets With Scientist Daniel Tausan: Can Humans Live To 150? Discovering Health Truths Beyond The Pharma Curtain
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With every breath, every choice, and every moment, we hold the power to achieve longevity and rewrite our future. In this episode, Daniel Tausan explores how ancient wisdom and modern science can help us live longer and healthier lives. He touches on a wide range of topics: the role of genetics and lifestyle in determining lifespan, the surprising …
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Coach JV - Diversify Inside and Outside the Asset Class
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BIO: Coach JV believes that what you believe in your heart and what you think in your mind will eventually become your words and reality. STORY: Coach JV was introduced to cryptocurrency and decided to invest without an exit plan. In just a year, his investment had fallen by 85%. LEARNING: Diversify inside and outside the asset class. Pull out your…
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ISMS 38: Larry Swedroe – The Self-healing Mechanism of Risk Assets
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In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss Larry’s recent piece, The Self-healing Mechanism of Risk Assets. LEARNING: Don’t engage in resulting because there will be periods when an investment will underperform and others when it …
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Solomon Thimothy - Give Yourself Permission to Fail
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BIO: Solomon Thimothy is an entrepreneur with over 17 years of experience in marketing and sales. As the co-founder and CEO of OneIMS, a leading inbound marketing and sales agency, and Clickx, he has helped businesses double their revenue using the 10X Framework. STORY: When Solomon started his service business, he built software unique to his busi…
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Unlocking Build-To-Rent Success: Exclusive Insights With Top Broker Adam Stern | Commercial Real Estate Game-Changer
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A housing trend is on the rise as it continues to evolve in the real estate industry. The shifting of housing preferences, rising homeownership costs, and demand for amenities and communities are some factors contributing to the growth of the Build-to-Rent space. In this episode, Adam Stern, the Founder and CEO of Strata SFR, reveals exclusive insi…
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Anthony Greer - Be Patient and Willing to Get Rich Slow
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BIO: Tony began a career in equity sales in varying capacities, including running sales and trading at Bank Hapoalim for three years and a team of sales traders at Dahlman Rose for five years. In November 2016, Tony launched the Morning Navigator, a macro trading newsletter distributed to over 800 professionals worldwide. STORY: Tony invested six f…
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Kevin Sutantyo - You Have to Back the Right Founders
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BIO: Kevin Sutantyo is the Partner for South East Asia investments for Sovereign’s Capital, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage, tech-driven, scalable companies. STORY: Kevin invested in a company, thinking that he had more influence over the outcome of the company than he actually did. So, he directed the company owners on what to do, ma…
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Dan McClure - Understand Who You Are and What You’re About
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BIO: Dan McClure is an innovation choreographer. That’s someone whose job is to run into burning buildings, looking for opportunities to reinvent how the world works. STORY: Dan took up a senior management job because his friends and family insisted he should have a ‘real’ job. However, Dan hated the job and was terrible at it. LEARNING: Understand…
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Bryan Kramer - Be Human and Build Relationships
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BIO: Bryan Kramer is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, investor, two-time bestselling author, and Forbes contributor. STORY: Bryan decided to expand his business, but the growth snowballed out of control to the point where he traveled 200 days a year and missed out on family time. Being on the road…
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Andrew Stotz - 8 Benefits of Increasing the Profits of Your Business
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Isn’t Capitalism Great!? Here are eight key benefits of increasing the profits of your business. And I challenge you to set the goal for 2024 to increase the profits of your business. Why is increasing profit so important? Because without profit any business will eventually die. Your obligation as a founder, owner, leader, or director is to ensure …
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BIO: A born and bred Oklahoman, Nathaniel Harding is an innovator and market maker who has founded, scaled, and sold companies. He is a successful investor in energy, biotech, and ag tech. STORY: Nathaniel’s company decided to deploy new technology to explore oil and gas fields. The venture was cash-intensive and an absolute commercial zero. LEARNI…
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How To Make 100K A Month Wholesaling Real Estate With John Galan And Helena Wu
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With the right mindset, strategic team building, and a passion for personal development, you can turn the dream of making 100K a month through real estate wholesaling into a reality. In this episode, Helena Wu and John Galan reveal how to earn a massive $100K per month by wholesaling. They share their inspiring journey, strategies, and mindset that…
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BIO: Will Roundtree offers the world a unique lens into wealth-building strategies and examines opportunities for his communities to expound on their knowledge and have effective practices to apply it. STORY: Will invested in a small tax franchise after he bought into the owner’s lavish lifestyle. He didn’t do his due diligence, only to discover th…
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Kyle Mowery - Invest in Your Circle of Competence
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BIO: Kyle Mowery, founder and portfolio manager at GrizzlyRock Capital, has an 18-year career beginning at PAAMCO, where he honed his analytical skills. He later delved into high-yield corporate securities at T.H. Lee Senior Credit Strategies and expanded his expertise at BMO Capital Markets. STORY: Kyle invested in a business that produced sandalw…
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Gabe Marusca – Pay Extreme Attention to Your Body
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BIO: Gabe Marusca, known as The Nomad Solopreneur, is a location-independent marketing strategist who established Digital Finest as a solo founder. STORY: Gabe spent 20 hours working daily for over a year trying to make as much money as soon as he could. This caused his body to shut down, and he developed a chronic disease. LEARNING: Pay extreme at…
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Giuseppe Grammatico - Pick the Medium That Works for You and Stick With It
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BIO: Giuseppe Grammatico is a franchising advisor who has owned several Master Franchise licenses and has enjoyed a successful franchising career, guiding over 200 individuals through business ownership, many for the first time. STORY: Giuseppe hired a full-service marketing company that managed everything from his website to emails and social medi…
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Mastering Multifamily: Proven Tips And Strategies For Property Management Success - Daniel French
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There is no one way to multifamily property management success, but you can know what strategies and tips are already proven to ensure it. In this episode, Daniel French, the CEO of ResProp, generously shares his tips, insights, and strategies on how to master multifamily and achieve property management success. From the nuts and bolts of property …
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Andrew Stotz - 27 Top Podcast Interviews of 2023 to Reduce Risk and Increase Return
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In 2023, I released about 160 My Worst Investment Ever podcast episodes, and this is a list of some of my and my listeners' favorites. I have also created a free “Top 27 from 2023” playlist where you can listen to and view this curated list for free. Just go to My Worst Investment Ever dot com and click the button that says, “Top 27 from 2023.” Sin…
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Johan Norberg - We Have to Fight for Capitalism
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BIO: Johan Norberg is an author, lecturer, and historian of ideas from Stockholm, Sweden. His books on economics, politics, and history have been translated into more than 30 languages. STORY: Johan talks about capitalism and why it’s important. LEARNING: We should never lose sight of the benefits of capitalism. Capitalism is about peace, trust, an…
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Steve Faktor – How to Build Your Investment Future
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BIO: Steve Faktor is a former Fortune-100 executive—turned entrepreneur, futurist author of Econovation, and podcaster. As Managing Director of IdeaFaktory Innovation, he helps tech, financial services, and consumer goods clients see and build the future. STORY: Steve joins the My Worst Investment Ever podcast again, this time sharing advice on how…
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Eric Simonson - Not All Real Estate Investments Are Made Equal
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BIO: Eric Simonson is the Founder and CEO of Abundo, a financial planning firm that teaches and empowers people to take action and own their financial lives. STORY: In 2020, during the early days of COVID-19, Eric and his wife sold their home and bought a condo because they wanted to live downtown. They later sold the condo in 2023 and lost about 1…
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Extended Stay Hotels Vs Multifamily - Damon Healey
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Have you tried investing in extended-stay hotels? Today, diving into a different asset class is a person who led Brookfield Asset Management’s nationwide expansion of its extended stay hospitality portfolio. Damon Healey, the Founder and Managing Principal of Eternal Companies, takes us into the wonders of extended-stay hotels compared to multifami…
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Kimberly Flynn - Don’t Put All Your Savings Into a Single Idea
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BIO: Kimberly Flynn, CFA, is a founder and Managing Director of XA Investments, responsible for all product and business development activities. STORY: Kimberly put all her $2,000 savings into a single telecom-dedicated mutual fund at the peak of telecom valuations and saw it go down to 30 cents on the dollar. LEARNING: Don’t put all your savings i…
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