Real Estate Outlasts Gold for Investing Success

Good as gold? For investors hoping to create long term wealth, that old phrase rings pretty hollow. As the prices of gold and other precious metals bounce up and down in response to conditions in various parts of the world, real estate beats the glittery stuff hands...

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: A Guide for Investing Success?

Can a core theory of psychology help investors find success? Turns out it can. Psychologist Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs describes the stages of basic human motivation, with insight for investors hoping to build wealth with income property. Maslow...

Are Government Subsidies Paying Bank Settlements?

The nation’s big banks have been paying out millions to settle a long string of lawsuits pressed by the US Department of Justice and numerous states’ attorneys general. But where do those millions come from? According to new figures cited by the Bloomberg Review, over...

Jason Hartman’s Ten Commandments: Seek Guidance

If you’ll think back to our article on the first commandment of real estate investment, you’ll remember that Mark Twain’s self-education failed him when it came time for application. While we hope this doesn’t happen to you, it is certainly a possibility if you’re new...