Monthly Archives: January 2008

Capital Deployment, or Don't Listen to the Guy With the Convertible and the Bluetooth Headset

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Dennis Fassett

As I have mentioned in prior posts, the most difficult part of this real estate business used to be finding the really great deals. I remember just 14 short months ago how I lost two consecutive deals because I ended … Continue reading →

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“Real Life” Monopoly

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Dennis Fassett

I bought another house last week. On my lunch break. An hour and 20 minutes out and back. Yes – I’d like the Chicken Fillet with extra tomatoes and a large diet Pepsi. Make that to go. Oh – and … Continue reading →

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I HATE Foreclosures

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Dennis Fassett

Pretty strong I know. But I do. I hate ‘em. Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the real estate business. I LOVE looking at houses. I LOVE buying houses. And I LOVE renting houses. I just HATE foreclosure. I … Continue reading →

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After All the Volatility And All The Promise – All You Get Is A Measly 6.4%

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Dennis Fassett

12,463 13,264 Recognize those numbers? I know that some of you do. And those do should be fatally disappointed with them. Why? Because they represent the opening and closing Dow Jones Industrial Average numbers for 2007. 2007 opened at 12,463 … Continue reading →

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