FROM THE EDI TOR- IN-CHI EF
PUBLISHER R. Michael Wrenn
Many Happy Returns
PRESIDENT, AFFINITY WORLDWIDE Eddie Wilson | EWilson@AffinityWorldwide.com
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Carole VanSickle Ellis CEllis@ThinkRealty.com
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rofessional author of inspirational quotes William Arthur Ward
ties are laid out in detail, explained by Think Realty’s expert contributors, and applied in multiple real-world scenarios to make it as easy as possible to see how they might fit in with your current and future investing strategies. That kind of tactical analysis represents real
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has famously compared opportunities to sunrises, noting, “If you wait too long, you miss them.” No one knows this as well as a real estate investor. In all likelihood, no other profession better understands the delicate balance between leaping for opportunities but not lung- ing after every “shiny object” that catches the eye. In this issue of Think Realty Magazine , we’ve ded- icated ourselves to the identification and meticulous evaluation of real estate investing opportunities. As Ward warns us, time is of the essence, so we explored a market that some in other media venues have speculated may be overheating. We believe we’ve uncovered the truth about that particular opportunity. Furthermore, we’ve worked closely with experts leveraging creative strategies in markets of all temperatures in order to generate solid, predictable returns, while clearly exposing the options present in those local markets and beyond. That kind of education represents real opportuni- ty. The kind you can’t afford to miss. Speaking of perfect timing, did you realize that every real estate strategy you already employ holds multiple, creative options that might offer you substantial flexi- bility if your market shifts unexpectedly? Or that subtle adjustments in your existing business practices could increase cash flow, decrease delinquency risks, and even shore up your retirement portfolio? Those opportuni-
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ASSISTANT EDITOR Heather Elwing
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opportunity. The kind you can’t afford to ignore. And speaking of contributions, we did not forget during this season of thankfulness to take time to look at the ways that real estate investing contributes to communities and to the lives of investors and those with whom they interact. Whether your passions lie closer to foreclosure investing or feeding the hungry, never forget that real estate investing has been one of the greatest and most reliable of all wealth generation methods for the duration of our country’s history. In this issue, we explore how investors are supporting great pursuits through their real estate and improving their own lives, those of their loved ones, and the wider community in the process. That kind of potential represents real opportunity. The kind that no one can afford to overlook. Returning to William Arthur Ward for just a mo- ment: The great motivator once observed, “When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.” Think Realty is thankful this season and always that part of our passion revolves around a history and prec- edent of discovering the best in you and, by extension, the privilege of improving ourselves as well. •
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Emily Bowers
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tim Berry, Aimee Breeden, Bryan Ellis,
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