The "Better Way" Blog
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Why the Numbers Don’t Make Sense
I can’t help but think about where Carolinas Panthers owner David Tepper wants to put the team’s new training facility and headquarters: Rock Hill, SC. This decision does not make sense to me and I think it is a mistake. Let me show you some...
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Tepper’s Hail Mary
It struck me this weekend that there is very little being said – at least publicly – about the Carolina Panthers moving their headquarters to Rock Hill. And when I say not much being said, I mean from north of the NC/SC state line. ...
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Watch Out! Old Guys Are on Social Media
There’s something that’s dramatically changed about social media in the past six months. Old folks are now all over it – using social media for researching properties, finding out who people are, and learning about the market. Good...
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“What are the top mistakes investors make when buying or selling real estate?”
Dear El Cardinale’, What’s one of the top mistakes you see investors make when buying or selling real estate? – Practically Perfect Dear Perfect, Great question. I work with a lot of high-net-worth investors. These are professionals who are...
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Property Taxes On The Rise
I’ve been asked by a lot of people about property tax values. Many people tell me they are shocked at the increases they are seeing both in their residential property and commercial property. They’ve asked me to share my thoughts on whether...
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“The Most Interesting Thing I Saw in DC”
Dear El Cardinale’, I see from your Twitter feed that you are in Washington, DC for the SIOR Spring Global Conference. I wish I could have gone. What’s the most interesting thing you’ve seen? – Wishing I Was in Washington Dear Wishing,...
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My Checklist For Evaluating a Property
I’m often asked by colleagues what I look for when I’m evaluating a building I think I might want to acquire. They know I’m keen on having good procedures in place to keep things running smoothly. I’m also a big fan of The Checklist...
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“Hello, my name is The INTERN”
Dear El Cardinale’, Summer’s getting close and I’m wondering about hiring some interns to help out at my firm. What’s the best way to find good candidates? And how much training or oversight will I need to provide? Or is having interns a...
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Ways to Improve Your Attitude When On a Poopy Assignment
Recently I was in rural South Carolina to meet a man about some land. It was pouring rain, and I was pretty sure the meeting was going to be a bust. This guy had called me out of the blue wanting to talk about a piece of property he had. It was a...
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“You’re a Busy Guy – How Do You Do It All?”
Dear El Cardinale’, You are a busy guy. You produce newsletters, you Danced with the Stars to support the ballet, and I presume you are also earning a living at the same time. How do you keep things straight? – The Rugged Individual Dear...
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