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How Fees Can Decimate Your Portfolio Returns

Hey Academics! Welcome to the ultimate guide on mastering those sneaky little costs that, if not watched, can feast on your future funds like a catered banquet. In this adventure, we’ll dive into the murky waters of investment fees, shine a light on their compound effect, and arm you with savvy strategies to tame these portfolio-chomping monsters. So, buckle up and prepare to navigate through the financial foliage with the finesse of a seasoned investor, turning fee-fraught paths into roadways ripe with returns. Let’s embark on this journey to financial enlightenment, where every penny saved from fees is a penny earned towards your wealth-building dreams. The Compound Effect of Ongoing Fee Impact on Investments Investment fees are the subtle culprits that can nibble away at

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Why Investors Choose to Cash-Out Refinance

What’s up Academics? Welcome to the fascinating realm of cash-out refinancing, a strategic maneuver in the world of real estate investment. Picture this: Your investment property, much like a fortress, holds within it a hidden treasure – its accumulated equity. Cash-out refinancing is the key that unlocks this treasure, transforming dormant equity into liquid assets you can utilize. Embarking on the Cash-Out Refinance Adventure Cash-out refinancing is where you get to cash in on your property’s equity. You replace your old mortgage with a new one that’s worth more than you owe, and the difference? It’s handed to you in a sweet, sweet pile of cash. Why consider this strategy? Here are a few compelling reasons: Unlocking Liquid Gold: That built-up equity? It’s now cash

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The Essential Guide to Small Business Valuation Multiples

Hello Academics, future moguls, and savvy investors! Today, we’re embarking on a thrilling journey into the heart of business valuation, a key to unlocking the true potential of any enterprise. There are a number of methods for valuing a business and we’re going to cover most of them, but one thing we wanted to mention at the onset here is the similarity to valuing multifamily real estate. You may remember from one of our previous articles (found here) that multifamily real estate trades based on a multiple of its net income calculated as cap rate, and this is largely how private businesses trade as well (though in the small business world, we don’t refer to it as Cap Rate). EBITDA in the Limelight EBITDA stands

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Building Your Very Own Three-Fund Portfolio

Academics! Gather ’round, finance aficionados and casual café conversationalists alike, because today we’re blending a rich brew of wisdom on the three-fund portfolio. Think of it as the financial equivalent of that trusty crockpot recipe. You know the one: set it, forget it, and let the magic happen. Or, for my fitness junkies out there, it’s like that plate with perfect macros—proteins, carbs, and fats, or in our world, domestic stocks, international stocks, and bonds. The Three-Fund Portfolio: A Gourmet Trio At its core, a three-fund portfolio is like your investment trinity, each playing a vital role in your financial well-being. The domestic stock index fund is your hearty base, robust and filling. The international stock index fund adds that exotic flair, diversifying your palate.

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