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Special Guest, G. Edward Griffin Apr 28, 2018

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Ed Griffin is the author of the seminal book, "The Creature From Jekyll Island". The book is a detailed history of the creation of the Federal Reserve system. It explains how our system of money that makes up the world reserve currency was created and is hidden from public view. Join me for this wonderful conversation with Ed Griffin.

Meaningless Statistics!!! Apr 27, 2018

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Case-Shiller announced their latest housing index numbers for 20 cities across the United States. They're reporting that numbers are reaching peak levels not seen since 2006. However, the numbers paint an picture that is accurate but irrelevant. Listen to find out why.

Are You Begging for Money? Apr 26, 2018

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Newly updated from original April 12 publication date to fix a file corruption issue for some listeners. I hear from many investors that they're uncomfortable asking for money. It feels like begging. Of course, begging for money doesn't seem very attractive. So how is it that some people appear to be able to raise money almost effortlessly? Listen to find out.

Sales Pace Slows 25% in Q1 Apr 26, 2018

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We've seen a significant slowdown in real estate sales in NYC in Q1. The hardest impacted segment is the luxury segment. We're seeing signs that Class A properties are overbuilt in several markets. What does this mean, and how does this happen?

The Vacancy Tax Apr 25, 2018

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Last year the City of Vancouver imposed a vacancy tax as a way of addressing the extreme shortage of housing in the city. It was designed to discourage people from buying properties and keeping them vacant. After one year, the results are in, and they've very surprising. Have a listen.

Government Mandated Electric Vehicle Charging Stations? Apr 24, 2018

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Yesterday the Ontario Government announced new rules governing the installation for electric vehicle charging stations in condominiums. These new rules make it easier for force the installation of charging stations without the vote of condominium owners. It's anticipated that since most don't own electric vehicles, most would object to the additional monthly cost. The new rules are effective May 1. If you own a condo unit, a condo building, or even a multi-family complex, you may want to start thinking about adding electric charging stations to the capital budget for your property.

A Real World Kitchen Renovation Budget Apr 23, 2018

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Retail design galleries can charge upwards of $40,000 or more for a kitchen renovation. On today's episode we provide a detailed budget breakdown of how to completely remodel a kitchen for under $15,000 without cutting any corners. In fact, it can easily be done for even less.

Special Guest, Kim Kiyosaki Apr 22, 2018

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In this brief interview with Kim Kiyosaki in the Port of Puerto Rico, I got a surprise lesson. The conversation connected the dots on what I can only describe as a blind spot. A very valuable lesson indeed.

Special Guest, Dana Samuelson Apr 21, 2018

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Real Estate investors are passionate about real assets. However, apart from property, there are other real assets that are also of paramount importance. Once you sell a property, do you want to keep the proceeds in cash? Perhaps gold is a better place to keep your wealth sheltered from devaluation. Dana Samuelson is the CEO of American Gold Exchange, and he speaks to us about the merits of gold in all its forms. Check it out.

When is Zero Change an Event? Apr 20, 2018

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Yesterday the Bank of Canada decided to hold the line on interest rates, despite some signs of inflation in the market. Sounds like a non-event, right? Not so fast. In today's episode we examine what this means in a larger context.

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