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Benjamin George
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Exploring Different Types of Real Estate Investments
Real estate investments are a popular way to generate passive income and build wealth. There are several different types of real estate...
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Benjamin George
May 17, 20232 min read
Striking the Balance: Investing in Your Backyard Renovation for Personal Enjoyment and Resale Value
Acsah here, guest writing on Ben’s Big Idea this week! I thought it would be fun to share our current project and the thought process...
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Benjamin George
May 10, 20232 min read
5 Ways to Start Investing in Real Estate TODAY
Real estate investing can be a lucrative and exciting way to build long-term wealth. However, for those who are new to the world of real...
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Benjamin George
May 1, 20232 min read
Why Real Estate Investing is a Smart Choice for Your Money-Even in this Market
Real estate investing has been a popular way to build wealth for centuries, and for good reason. It’s a tangible asset that provides a...
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Benjamin George
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Top 6 Considerations When Buying a Residential Investment Property
Buying a residential real estate property is a significant investment that requires careful consideration and planning. As a real estate...
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Benjamin George
Apr 10, 20232 min read
Ultralearning: Directness
It has happened more times than I want to admit. I have studied for a math exam for a week by reading the textbook for hours at the...
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Benjamin George
Apr 3, 20233 min read
Ultralearning: Developing Focus
Everyone and everything wants your attention. Along with time, attention is the most valuable resource for most of us. We need focus at...
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Benjamin George
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Ultralearning: Draw a Map
I believe most of my success is from learning to solve problems in a wide variety of fields from engineering to real estate. Though this...
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Benjamin George
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Tax Deeds - Discount Properties
Last week, I discussed how tax lien investing was conservative and reliable method to generate moderate income. However if you are...
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Benjamin George
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Tax Liens = Supercharged Savings Accounts
The number one concern I hear from potential real estate investors is “What if the tenant destroys my property?” It is a very real...
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Benjamin George
Mar 6, 20232 min read
Ugly Truth: Don’t Trust Anybody, Part 3
In my last installment of DTA, I address the role and motivation of appraisers. These professionals are the ones who supposedly protect...
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Benjamin George
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Ugly Truth: Don't Trust Anybody, Part 2
Last week we discussed the major players in a real estate transaction and their motivations. By understanding how someone gets paid, we...
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Benjamin George
Feb 20, 20232 min read
Ugly Truth: Don't Trust Anybody.
One of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s memorable catch phrases was “DTA”: “Don’t Trust Anybody.” Although wrestling is a TV show, there is a...
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Benjamin George
Feb 13, 20232 min read
401k vs Roth IRA
Retirement account options can be confusing. Should you make contributions before paying taxes (aka 401k) or after taxes (aka Roth IRA)?...
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Benjamin George
Feb 6, 20232 min read
How Much Do I Make? A Purchase Update
In Fall 2022, I mentioned that we started aggressively pursuing new acquisitions. My thesis was that the real estate market uncertainty...
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Benjamin George
Jan 30, 20231 min read
Rent vs. Buy
I can hear my baby boom co-workers say it now. “It’s a new year! Renting is a waste of money. You should buy a house in 2023.” As a...
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Benjamin George
Jan 23, 20232 min read
How Not to Fail
Momentum is powerful enough to propel you to the heights of success or push you off the cliffs of bankruptcy. As many of you know, we...
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Benjamin George
Jan 15, 20231 min read
Picking Winners and Losers
At the beginning of the year, I like to evaluate my investments to see which ones have been profitable and which ones have tanked. I...
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Benjamin George
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Stocks versus Real Estate
I invest in both the stock market and in real estate because they both provide opportunities and have differing risks. Although most of...
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Benjamin George
Jan 1, 20231 min read
Beginning with the End in Mind
I recently read an article in the Wall Street Journal about millennials (my generation) not willing to work over the holiday break and...
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