Pain is life’s way of getting your attention when it wants to teach you something.  Real estate investors buy properties because they want rent checks, but every once in awhile you’ll get a reality check instead.  And that’s what Halloween Horror Stories is all about!  In this eerie episode, we look at random samplings of scary stuff that happens to real life real estate investors.  We discuss the problem, the solution and most importantly, the lesson.  The good news is that someone else (not you!) paid full price for the lesson, but you get to learn it simply for being brave enough to listen!  So grab your bag of trick or treat candy and settle in for some terrifying tales of trials and tribulations faced by intrepid real estate investors! The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

The Federal Reserve Bank is arguably the most powerful non-governmental institution on the planet.  It controls the money supply of the world’s largest economy, has a profound impact on interest rates and inflation (both of which directly affect real estate investors!), and has tremendous authority over all banking in the United States.  And if all that wasn’t power enough, because the U.S. dollar serves as the reserve currency of the world, the Fed and its policies also profundly affect global trade. 

It's no wonder then, as the 2012 elections approach, with so much emphasis on the economy, that the topic of the Federal Reserve has made its way into the mainstream of the presidential debates.  Ron Paul wants to end it.  Rick Perry says its acts are treasonous.  Herman Cain was a Chairman of the Kansas City Fed.  Yet, many people really don’t know who the Fed is, what it does, how it works, or who it’s accountable to.  One thing is for sure: The Fed is controversial.  Fortunately, we aren't afraid of a little controversy. It makes life interesting! 

So, we decided it would be fun to stir the pot a little bit by tracking down the author of one of the most iconic, well-researched and controversial books we know of on the topic of the Fed.  Whether you love it, hate it, or it's an enigma to you, if you’re a serious real estate investor, you need to understand the Fed. 

Listen in as we talk to documentary filmmaker, author and activist, G. Edward Griffin about his controversial research and perspectives on the Fed.  Then, continue your education by visiting the Recommended Reading area of our website for additional books and other opinions about this powerful and controversial institution.

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

Robert Kiyosaki shares his thoughts about the new economic reality facing young people.  His Rich Dad Poor Dad message of financial education, entrepreneurism and alternative investing has resonated with many millions of people all around the globe.  Kiyosaki notes that rapid changes from banking to technology to international trade continue to create a variety of challenges - and opportunities - for everyone - especially younger people.  So what do young people need to be thinking about to be prepared? How can older folks help the next generation (and themselves) to profit in a rapidly changing economy?  Whether you're a parent, young yourself, or simply young at heart, listen in as Robert Kiyosaki draws from his extensive world travels and life experiences to share why the rules of money have changed and how you can (and should!) prosper anyway!  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com

Atlanta, Georgia is one of the largest metros in the United States.  Strategically located in the southeast, Atlanta is a hub for transportation.  And with a strong education infrastructure, a favorable climate and low cost of living, Atlanta boasts a large, young, well-educated population, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies.  In fact, Atlanta is one of the fastest growing areas over the last ten years. There's a lot to like about Atlanta!

But does all that add up to good investment potential - and do the numbers make sense?

To find out, The Real Estate Guys™ sit down with two experts and focus the market spotlight on Atlanta, Georgia.

Join hosts Robert Helms and Russell Gray, along with regular contributor, The Godfather of Real Estate, Bob Helms; and special in-studio guests (all the way from Atlanta, Georgia!) Ken Corsini and Bruce Carlisle.

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

CPA Tom Wheelwright says, "Active real estate investors should NEVER pay tax on their cash flow or gains...EVER!"  Sounds good to us!  But how?  Find out in this episode when we sit down to talk taxes with this Rich Dad Advisor to Robert Kiyosaki.  Plus, Tom reveals the most common mistake he sees on real estate investors' tax returns and why the tax code is both a tool and a treasure map to real estate riches.  The Real Estate Guys™ radio show provides real estate investing news, education, training and resources to help real estate investors succeed.  To learn more and subscribe to the free newsletter, visit www.realestateguysradio.com