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Freedom and fortune in the Internet Age.

Freedom and fortune in the Internet Age.

If you think internet marketing is the wave of the future, you’d only be half right. It’s also the wave of NOW! Everyday average Joes and Jills are making tens of thousands of dollars monthly right now. This is not hype or wild speculation. This is merely the result...

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Real estate by the numbers.

Real estate by the numbers.

Here’s a real rental property deal that went down with an Indianapolis property Empowered Investor Network recommended to one of our clients at the end of 2008. The house was a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom structure built in 2004. As a foreclosure, there was a certain amount...

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The best real estate advice of all.

The best real estate advice of all.

When it comes to real estate investing, we’ve always been a big fan of keeping it simple, especially in the beginning, when you’re trying to build your portfolio. That’s why we suggest you begin with single family residential homes, maybe duplexes, four-plexes, or...

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Bad excuses for the control freak investor.

Bad excuses for the control freak investor.

You got into real estate investing in the first place so you would have more time for yourself, right? So why are you running yourself ragged trying to manage all your properties? It doesn’t make any sense. We understand there are a certain number of legitimate...

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Are you still on the sidelines?

Are you still on the sidelines?

Maybe you’ve heard it before – the housing market doesn’t move in booms and busts but rather in waves. True. The trick is to not get caught paddling around on your surfboard when the next one rolls through. The question is, are you still on the sidelines now? If so,...

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Sneaky landlord tricks.

Sneaky landlord tricks.

It’s probably one of the more vexing aspects of investing in real estate and owning rental properties – how to get those gosh darn tenants to pay the rent on time, every time. Following are a few ideas to either implement yourself or have your management company do...

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The dust has cleared in Phoenix.

The dust has cleared in Phoenix.

It’s been about three and a half years since we thought investing in rental properties was a good idea in the Valley of the Sun. It’s official. We think it's a good idea again. The bubble has burst and Phoenix is back in play. And we’re not saying this just because we...

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The dark heart of Wall Street.

The dark heart of Wall Street.

Upon further reflection, perhaps we shouldn’t be so hard on an innocent little concrete corridor passing through the heart of New York City. It’s not the street that’s the problem. It’s the shysters, financial deviants, and outright criminals who ply their trade via...

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What’s reasonable rent for your property?

What’s reasonable rent for your property?

This one is a biggie. You finally decided to take action through Empowered Investor Network and start using real estate investing to create the level of wealth that makes you veerrry comfortable. You know from reading hundreds of blog post and listening to dozens of...

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