Author: George Skidis

A frequent question at Illinois REIA is, “Which is Better, Buy and Hold or Flip?” Here is the short answer. It depends upon your needs. Flipping creates CA$H. Buy and Hold creates WEALTH. Flipping Flipping is one strategy that has a main focus on turning properties over quickly....

Rent Control is Wrong. Have you ever wondered what happens if the local municipality imposes rent control on apartments? This was a recent topic of discussion on one of the forums I follow. First we need to agree that rent control in any form is a...

A “Health Savings Account” (HSA) is one of the most tax efficient and versatile retirement accounts you should own!  A Self Directed HSA is an IRA version 5.0. With proper planning, a self directed HSA can literally outperform a 401(k), Traditional IRA, or even a Roth IRA! What is an...