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Money for Nothing

September 10, 2026

Home September 10, 2026 rickchess No Comments Money for Nothing Discover how real estate investors and property owners can create more cash flow by reimagining existing resources, spaces, and tenant...

Economics for Kids

August 19, 2026

Home August 19, 2026 rickchess No Comments Economics for Kids Explore the economics of real estate through the simple game of musical chairs. Rick Chess explains how inflation, interest rates,...

Scams In Realty

August 12, 2026

Home August 12, 2026 rickchess No Comments Scams In Realty Real estate can offer excellent investment opportunities, but attractive returns do not eliminate investment risk. In this Realty Reality article,...

Retail Sign Posts

May 4, 2026

Home May 4, 2026 rickchess No Comments Retail Sign Posts Retail Sign Posts is a real estate investment guide on evaluating shopping centers through practical due diligence signals. Based on...

Concussion Conclusions

April 11, 2026

Home April 11, 2026 rickchess No Comments Concussion Conclusions After a concussion landed me in the ER, I realized something about real estate investing: forgetting past market downturns can be...

Packaged Real Estate

March 16, 2026

Home March 16, 2026 rickchess No Comments Packaged Real Estate Before investing in REITs, DSTs, or real estate funds, understand what’s really inside the package. This practical checklist covers risk,...

Realty 101 – A.G.E.

March 11, 2026

Home March 11, 2026 rickchess No Comments Realty 101 – A.G.E. Real estate success starts with a strong foundation. This Realty 101 guide breaks down the A.G.E. cycle—Assemble Assets, Grow...

Buy Old, Create Young

November 26, 2025

Home November 26, 2025 rickchess No Comments Buy Old, Create Young Repurpose aging commercial and residential real estate to attract tenants, maximize rental income, and stay competitive in the real...

Roof Romance Romeo

August 6, 2025

Home August 6, 2025 rickchess No Comments Roof Romance Romeo Learn the pros and cons of flat roofs in commercial real estate and how weather, snow load, and maintenance impact...

Bread, Butter, & Beer

July 16, 2025

Home July 16, 2025 rickchess No Comments Bread, Butter, & Beer A look at how once-dominant businesses can rise, change, or disappear over time—and what real estate investors can learn...

Apartment Opportunities

May 28, 2025

Home May 28, 2025 rickchess No Comments Apartment Opportunities How apartment owners can adapt to changing renter behavior, especially with Gen Z driving demand, remote work reshaping spaces, and new...

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