How Rising Interest Rates Affect REIT Price Performance: Not As Bad As You Think

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As I was reviewing the performance of my once healthy investment portfolio, I found a couple standouts: Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) and Realty Income Corporation (O). Let’s take a look at how rising interest rates affect REIT price performance. It’s not as bad as you think. I knew my REITs were performing well. But I […]

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The Sad Demise Of RealtyShares: What’s Next, Alternatives, And Lessons

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When I found out RealtyShares was closing its doors to new investors on Nov 7, 2018, I was shocked and saddened. Given they are based in San Francisco, I had met multiple people from RealtyShares since mid-2016 and developed some good relationships. I feel terrible for the people who will no longer have jobs as

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Welcome To The Financial Samurai Forum (FSF)!

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Due to popular demand, I’ve launched the Financial Samurai Forum where the community can come and share their thoughts in four main categories: Financial Independence Real Estate Investing General Investing Career Growth & Exit Strategies Financial Samurai has been up since 2009 and I’m proud to say we’ve got some of the most interactive and

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How To Convince Someone To Buy Your Property When They Shouldn’t

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After 20 years of real estate investing experience, let me show you how to convince someone to buy your property when they really shouldn’t. When it comes to getting the most out of your real estate transaction, learning how to negotiate well is key. The housing market has been weak given higher mortgage rates and

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Way Of The Financial Samurai: Core Principles For Achieving Financial Independence

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Over the years, many readers have asked, “What does it take to become a Financial Samurai? Do you have a set of core principles to follow?” I resisted putting anything formal together because to do so felt a little bit arrogant and presumptuous. But after 15 years of running Financial Samurai and having over 1,000

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How About Affirmative Action Based On Income Instead Of Race?

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Affirmative action based on income instead of race might be something for all of us to consider. There are poor White and Asian people in America as well. In the fight for racial justice, we should consider all races. Why Affirmative Action Matters Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent English settlement established in 1607. Their

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