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Empowered Investor practices what we preach – really.

Empowered Investor practices what we preach – really.

You may be vaguely (or perhaps implicitly) aware that one of our business practices as a unique member of the real estate industry is that we do practice what we preach. But what exactly does that mean? The short version is that we don’t recommend any properties to...

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Are you ready for Saturday?

Are you ready for Saturday?

Do you have your calendar marked for this Saturday, May 2, 2009 yet? It’s another monthly installment of our live educational event called Creating Wealth in Today’s Economy. This seminar is the backbone of the teaching process at Empowered Investor Network. The time...

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We preach “microtargeting.”

We preach “microtargeting.”

Microtargeting. That’s a cool little word that has nothing to do with a sniper perched high on a ridge waiting for the black limousine to drive by below. For our purposes, microtargeting refers to the process Empowered Investor goes through when selecting properties...

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Should we have an “ownership society?”

Should we have an “ownership society?”

“Ownership society” is a slogan apparently coined by former U.S. President George W. Bush, especially during his re-election run in 2004. The idea seems solid enough. It is based on the belief that the welfare of individuals is related to their ability to control...

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Refinancing is more exciting than you think.

Refinancing is more exciting than you think.

In recent posts, we’ve made frequent reference to refinancing as a great investment strategy when applied to your income property portfolio. But the realization struck that while everyone has probably heard the term, some may only have a vague idea of what it actually...

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A refresher in Refi ‘Til Ya Die!

A refresher in Refi ‘Til Ya Die!

Our average client comes to us with about $300,000 in unused equity sitting in the house they live in. By using the Empowered Investor strategy of refinancing as a method of creating wealth, you could retire with a $67,000 income in 12 years. This is a conservative...

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Foreclosures, by Donald.

Foreclosures, by Donald.

Probably the most recognized name in real estate investing over the last three decades or so has been Donald Trump. These days, he has his fingers in everything from the reality show The Apprentice to owner of the Miss USA Pageant, which seems to hold the upper hand...

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The first rule of life – keep living.

The first rule of life – keep living.

Since we recently mentioned Jason’s discussion with Catherine Austin Fitts, it seems fitting to also bring to your attention a new website, www.HolisticSurvival.com. This is a new and growing endeavor from Jason with the stated mission of protecting the people,...

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Jason finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Austin Fitts.

Jason finds a kindred spirit in Catherine Austin Fitts.

You might want to check out Jason’s recent interview of Catherine Austin Fitts on podcast show #96 of Creating Wealth. As founder and publisher of the Solari Report, Ms. Fitts backs up her goal to teach people how to navigate the opportunities and risks in the global...

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Vladimir Lenin had a point.

Vladimir Lenin had a point.

Founder of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin, had a few things to say about how to end capitalism and it revolved around devaluing (debauching, as he called it) the currency of a nation. Sound familiar? We’ve been ringing the alarm bells of the far-reaching effects of...

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