There are lots of ways to make money and certainly the stock market is one of them. But today, it's unsettling to rely on the stock market alone. Diversification is key and you should consider real estate in your overall financial plan.

I'm not talking about flipping houses. Sure you can do that. But why would you when you can make your money work much harder. Invest in real estate and maintain ongoing cash flow while generating more income over the long term.

You, too, can do it.

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There's no magic. It just takes dedication and a practiced, results-driven process.

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Ken's Predictions for 2009 Well we have a new President but it really doesn't matter in the short term. It will take a lot of radical change to undo the current situation and everyone will get in the way, along the way. The easiest way to capitalize on the current situation is to study the trends, which are everywhere, you just have to look hard. An estimated 300 billion in capital is sitting on the sidelines but the dislocation of the debt markets have made it difficult to finance deals, even for experienced players. I personally have had multiple problems closing loans, the requirements are changing daily as we are in escrow on two deals at the moment and the only game in town is FNMA and Freddie Mac. The market will not find a bottom until . . . keep reading Options on Holding Your Real Estate Investment Equity As Director of Administration (which includes Legal and Investor Relations), for MC Companies, I'm often asked how an investor should "hold" their investment. Here's a few ideas: First, "congratulations", you've made the decision to invest in real estate and proven that you are an accredited investor. What's the next step? You should always consult your legal and tax advisors to discuss how to hold/own your equity. There are several types of legal entities that can be created and used for investing and each has its own unique tax benefits. A majority of our investors' equity is owned . . . keep reading We are Certainly in Some Wild Times We are certainly in some wild times; I can't tell you how many of my friends are in serious financial trouble. I really feel fortunate to have been surrounded by individuals that are really serious about their financial futures and have made it their priority to learn as much as they can and more importantly have actually made changes in their jobs, lifestyles and their investment choices. Hopefully, this economic mess will make people stand up and take control of their own financial future by educating themselves and make better decisions with their hard earned money and not leave it up to others. I am nearly done with a book - more - . . . keep reading Stop Loss of Sleep by Understanding Your Loss to Lease p>Not too long ago I was on a phone conference with the Seller for one of the buildings we purchased and was shocked to hear the gentleman use the phrase "smoke and mirrors" in reference to the property's stated market rents versus the rents they were actually leasing at. Here was the issue. The broker package and the rent roll we received had market rents listed as much higher than what the Seller was actually leasing at. - more - . . . keep reading Ken McElroy on Jerry Jones' Secrets of Real Estate Millions Connected Members - Access Ken's interview with Jerry Jones - Secrets of Real Estate Millions via the MP3 Player! . . . keep reading More