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America's best selling real estate investment business and finance magazine title for individual investors is now available on major newsstands everywhere or by subscription

Our magazine strives to bring the best editorial about the trends and directions of sustainable real estate investment practice. We avoid real estate "edu-tainment" that is designed to separate investors from their money by complicating process or teaching unnecessary skills. Successful real estate investing is not hard, but it is complex. There are many trusted advisors that will offer a buyer professional guidance for no cost as these are covered by the customary seller paid commissions. We offer ideas and issues, and point people to investments and resources we believe can make money.

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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Get Off Wall Street for Real Diversification – Changing Course

IPOs? Pork bellies? That’s not diversification, that’s diversion. Wall Street hates to admit it, but even they know that a truly diversified portfolio includes directly-owned real estate.

Avoid the College of Hard Knocks – If I Only Knew Then, What I Know Now

Gurus’ advice is great? Do-it-yourself is cheaper? Instant success? Well, not so much. Here’s advice to help you avoid the blind alleys of DIY real estate investing.

CAPITAL CITIES
Indianapolis, IN – Cap Rates in the Circle City

The Indy 500 is about preparation, speed, and high risk. Investing is about preparation, safety, stability, and low risk. Steer your funds into the race to profitability by balancing growth and stability.

MANAGING
The Value of a Good Tenant? Priceless

If you’re selling a rental house as a turnkey investment, a bad tenant can sour the deal. But how much value does a good tenant add to the bottom line?

Nickel & Dimed? Local Rental Sales Tax Impact

It’s impossible to avoid the taxman. For investors, avoid hassles by knowing up front what your obligations will be.

UPFRONT
Publisher’s Letter – ATTENTION REAL ESTATE INVESTORS:
OUR INDUSTRY HAS BEEN DISCOVERED!

As Wall Street struggles with credibility, real estate investing shows signs of vitality. Funds, astute businesses, and real estate professionals have focused business plans on single-family dwellings as an asset class and the individual investor as a desirable client.

Master Investor – David Liniger and RE/MAX

Liniger’s vision and expertise has made RE/MAX the largest network of real estate brokerages and agents in the world. His next move? Applying RE/MAX resources to distressed real estate and a new type of customer. YOU – the real estate investor.

Marketopoly – 2010 – More of the Same or Better & Wiser?

Inventory averages in major regional markets indicate a shift to a sellers’ market. Where will this take us in 2010? Leading indicators say a steady, though not stellar, market.

BONUS SUPPLEMENTS
The National Real Estate Investors Association – Opportunity, Action & Resource Guide

The National REIA is forming a network of affiliated REIAs. This is their first publication designed to inform investors about the association and the benefits of membership, including education, networking, lobbying, and discounts on valuable goods and services. This guide also covers investment strategies, now to get started, and tools that will benefit both beginning and seasoned investors.

Retire-On-Rentals

Founder Sky Mikesell has narrowed his strategy and expanded his potential. Mikesell is focused on two markets with huge potential, retirement nest egg plans and Charlotte, NC. With co-founder and wife, Kim Mikesell and the Retire-On-Rentals team, he offers turnkey investments in rehabbed, tenanted, and well-managed homes. Because this market is increasing in population and has a solid  economic base, the potential for cash flow is significant. On these pages Mikesell tells us how he makes it work and how he can make it work for you.



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