The U.S. debt ceiling debate of 2011 is one of the biggest financial stories since the mortgage meltdown set off a chain reaction of quantitative easing, government stimulus and swelling deficits.

For the average person, a lot of this is so big and far away from Main Street, that watching, waiting and wondering seems like the best you can do.  A few real adventurous souls are lighting up social media with political rhetoric and semi-serious calls for revolution.

But we’re just real estate guys.  Politics is about what SHOULD happen and who’s to blame when things go sideways.  We prefer a more practical discussion about what IS happening, what is LIKELY to happen and what we can do in response to either avoid loss or make money (or both!).  Let the politicians and the pundits solve the mysteries of the universe.

For this episode of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show, we take a look at the debt ceiling debate and what it potentially means for real estate investors.  And if you happen to be listening after some or all of the dust has settled, it’s still worth tuning in because this isn’t the first time Uncle Sam has faced this dilemma.  And it’s a safe bet it won’t be the last time.

So join Robert and Russ for another exciting adventure into real estate investment talk!

The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

If necessity is the mother of invention, then distress is the mother of creativity.  And if you’ve ever been in a brainstorming session, you know the best ideas come from getting lot of people talking.   It’s also true that the brightest, most experienced people often have a lot to say.

So for today’s episode we invited a guy who’s been finding interesting ways to close deals and generate profits - even in a "bad" economy.

When you can buy property for below replacement cost, it seems like it would be obvious how to make money.  But then again, properties are selling below cost for a reason.  And the paths to profits for problem properties aren’t always obvious or easy, which is exactly why creative real estate investors are enjoying this market.  When solutions aren’t apparent, even well-capitalized players aren’t bidding - which opens the door for smaller, more imaginative investors. 

Tune in to Robert, Russ and special guest David Campbell and unleash the real estate artist inside of you!

The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show and podcast provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed. For more information and to subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Your questions are the stars of today’s episode!  While we address several excellent queries, we camped out on one in particular because it’s a common, but very important topic.  When you see a great deal with instant (found) equity, room for improvement (forced equity); plus it's in a strong rental market, do you flip out for the quick bucks - or go long for the cash flow, tax breaks, and long term (passive) equity growth?  Decisions, decisions!  And how does today’s lending environment affect your choice? So much to talk about! Listen in as Robert, Russ and the Godfather draw upon their collective experience to share their answers to your questions. The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com.

Moving up to ”big deals” is the goal of everyone who plays Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki’s Cash Flow game, just like going from little green houses to big red hotels is the path to riches in Parker Brothers’ Monopoly.  In the real world, the natural progression for real estate investors is from single family houses to apartment buildings.  But the real world means real money, which can be scary in a tenuous economy.  So what’s happening in today’s apartment market and how do you make the transition to the big leagues?  To find out, The Real Estate Guys sit down with long time investor, CPA and commercial real estate broker, Steve Fithian.  Listen and learn as Steve draws upon his decades of experience to share pearls of real world wisdom about apartment investing.  The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to helps real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com