The Fourth Quarter is Beautiful
I’d like to think that when I sit down to share an idea or two, that I’m inspired at least in small part by the naturally occurring events and happenstances in my life. It’s no accident that my work desk is set up with a view outside my window. Regardless of the best efforts of […]
A Guide to Massive-Debt Rehabilitation
Nothing is as sad and frustrating for me than trying to help a business in their asset acquisition endeavors, and hitting up against unfavorable interest rates and outright refusals due to what I think of as catastrophic debt. Used in the right way, other people’s money can launch a fortune. But, you have to account […]
Investment Requires Your Consent
If you’re in business, you know without doubt that you have to talk to other people. Whether you’re B2C, which is business to consumer, or B2B like our own business, providing services to other businesses, the value of relationships is immeasurable. So too is the value of self-confidence in the direction of your decisions. Property […]
The Evil Dichotomy of Financing – Part 2
Note: Part 1 of this subject’s exploration appeared on August 20, 2023 on our blog page, as well as Facebook and LinkedIn. This week’s submission may make more sense if you open last week’s in another tab or window. When I left off, I had worked myself into a fine lather over the injustice of […]
The Evil Dichotomy of Financing – Part 1
Compound interest. The “miracle” of modern financing is how over three-quarters of all homeowners in the United States are able to be in their homes at all. I’m going to hit you with a couple of statistical facts, to illustrate a point as quickly as possible. Okay? A 2022 OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and […]
Writing Off a Vehicle for Business
As a property investor, do you know instinctively that it’s not just about how much you earn; it’s also about how much you can legitimately save on expenses? In the intricate maze of property investment, there lies a golden opportunity that’s often misunderstood, and believe it or not even overlooked: Writing off a vehicle for […]
Heating up Your Business with the Weather
Property investment businesses come in many forms, and they often adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by both their environment and their markets. Weather is a clear and bright example of an environmental influence. Understanding how to analyze the potential the weather presents can transform your business strategy and keep your profits sizzling, no […]
What is your “Why?”
Summer is well underway, and I’m hopeful that if you’re reading this right now it’s because you’re taking a few well-earned moments of rest between tasks. Do you remember the movie version of “The Shining” with Jack Nicholson? His character had typed about a full ream of paper obsessively with the phrase, “All work and […]
Money is an Idea
I am a child of the 60’s and 70’s. Surprised? Why, thank you, I try to eat and live well, though not perfectly, I assure you! I freely admit this electrifying fact about my time treading the planet because I have a point to share with you. I remember the gold standard. What is this […]
Property Investment Decision Analysis
When you hear the term “decision analysis,” what vision does this conjure up for you? A crazy lady with one eye bigger than the other, a babushka wrapped around her head, and gnarled fingers flexing and extending over a cloudy crystal ball in a darkened and smoky room? Okay, sorry, I was having a little […]