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Articles by M. Jane Garvey
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Getting Your Family Involved
By Jane
As a long-time investor and leader of Chicago Creative Investors Association, I am seeing more and more people join who are joining because their parent sent them. I have the feeling that to most parents it is a dream, to see their children take an interest. Today I am going to look at what that could mean for you, and your business, and give you some suggestions on how you might make it happen.
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Risk vs Reward
By Jane
Many investors get into real estate because they like to know that there is something physical and tangible that they are buying. It is perceived as lower risk than some other investments. In the case of providing housing, we are providing a much-needed service, so the presumption is that there is an inherent value. In a perfect world with property rights, this is true.
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Poker, Real Estate and Other Games of Chance
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Last night was "Friday Night Poker". Today, it is back to real estate investing. And there is not as much difference as you might at first think. Poker, even to a professional, is a gamble. It is a game of calculated risk. Real estate investing, even to a professional, is a gamble. It is a game of calculated risk. Thinking back on the years which we have spent studying, teaching, investing, and gambling, there are some lessons we would like to share with you:
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Single Mom - Rent vs Buy?
By Jane
A real estate agent brought Gerry to me in the hopes that I would rent Gerry a house. Gerry works part time, has 2 kids, and a dog. Gerry is divorced. She has been living in a house with house payments being made by her husband for the past three years. Now the house is selling. Gerry is to get the proceeds from the house. She is also receiving about $800 per month in child support.
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The Latest and Greatest
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Are you paying attention to what is "trending" in the design world. How about following the TV "reality" programs that are showing rehabs? Are you following the latest and greatest trends in your rehabs? Open concept, 2 tone cabinets, huge islands, reclaimed wood, stone counters, tiny houses, and man caves are all seeing their day in the sun. But, will these trends stand the test of time? Should you be following the trends as you do your rehabs?
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Thrive Long Term
By Jane
Thriving long-term is another matter. Any long-time investor will tell you that real estate is an ever-changing business. From the economy, legislation, lending requirements, new technology, customer preferences, and many other aspects there are always changes. Just like fashion, sometimes the old is new again. Over the course of time, your business and your properties will need to go through many changes. If you are willing and able to change, you stand a chance.
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Transactional vs Transformational.docx
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The fight to preserve 4th Amendment right led to a change in thinking about how to address legislative issues.
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It All Comes Back to Communication
By Jane
Jane Garvey is the President of CCIA. She is an active investor & educator focusing on real estate. Jane is also a rental property owner, author, group leader and Legislative Advocate.
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Attitude Adjustment
By Jane
Jane Garvey is the President of CCIA. She is an active investor & educator focusing on real estate. Jane is also a rental property owner, author, group leader and Legislative Advocate.
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What's it All About?
By Jane
Jane Garvey is the President of CCIA. She is an active investor & educator focusing on real estate. Jane is also a rental property owner, author, group leader and Legislative Advocate.
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Rentals and Smoke Detectors
By Jane
Jane Garvey is the President of CCIA. She is an active investor & educator focusing on real estate. Jane is also a rental property owner, author, group leader and Legislative Advocate.
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New Laws in Illinois Taking Effect 1/1/2023
By Jane
Jane Garvey is the President of CCIA. She is an active investor & educator focusing on real estate. Jane is also a rental property owner, author, group leader and Legislative Advocate.
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Valuing Property in a Changing Market
By Jane
Jane Garvey is the President of CCIA. She is an active investor & educator focusing on real estate. Jane is also a rental property owner, author, group leader and Legislative Advocate.
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Article: It All Comes Back to Communication
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Jane Garvey is the President of CCIA. She is an active investor & educator focusing on real estate. Jane is also a rental property owner, author, group leader and Legislative Advocate.
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