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financial-crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Podcaster's Ponzi Scheme: Millions Vanished, SEC Claims

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused an Ohio podcast host, Matt Motil, of running an $11 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 50 investors. Motil, who presented himself as the "Cash Flow King," promised to teach investors how to succeed in real estate investing but allegedly used false claims and forged documents to deceive them. The SEC alleges that Motil issued "promissory notes" collateralized by property, misleading investors about their seniority. He targeted a diverse range of investors and profited from the scheme with his wife. Motil filed for bankruptcy but has evaded the SEC's subpoenas. This case highlights the increased scrutiny of smaller-scale scammers by federal regulators.

via CNBC|

#bankruptcy #financial-crime #fraud

real-estate2 years ago•6 min saved

"California Handyman's Risky Tactic vs. Safe Real Estate Investments: A Comparison"

A California handyman found a unique way to force out squatters from his mother's home by becoming a squatter himself, but it put him in a potentially dangerous situation. Dealing with squatters can be complicated and costly, so here are three safer ways to invest in real estate: 1) Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) allow you to profit from the real estate market without the hassle of being a landlord; 2) Real Estate ETFs provide broad exposure to the real estate sector and can be easily bought and sold on major exchanges; 3) Crowdfunding platforms offer the opportunity to invest in physical or digital real estate with lower barriers to entry.

via Yahoo Finance|

#crowdfunding #real-estate #real-estate-etfs

personal-finance2 years ago•3 min saved

"Expert advice: Starting your real estate investment journey at 31"

Todd Baldwin, a 31-year-old self-made millionaire, shares his top two pieces of advice for beginning to build wealth through real estate. First, get your finances in order by cutting down your living expenses and making sure you have a solid credit score. Second, be extremely selective about the properties you purchase by setting strict criteria. Baldwin's criteria include a good bedroom-to-bathroom ratio, enough parking spots, a location that's going through a transition, no homeowners association fees, and close proximity to public transportation.

via CNBC|

#credit-score #personal-finance #property-selection

real-estate2 years ago•10 min saved

Gen Z Avoids Millennial Mistakes, Buys Homes Early with Confidence

Gen Zers are turning to real estate investing as a way to build wealth and achieve financial independence. Unlike millennials, who came of age during the Great Recession, Gen Zers have largely avoided economic calamity and are eager to get in on the real estate action. With technology and know-how that previous generations could have only dreamed of at their age, these young investors are poised to reshape the housing market as they claim their slice of the pie. New tools and information are fueling the real estate mogul dreams of ambitious Gen Z investors, who are becoming the next generation of landlords with tools that let them own and manage homes hundreds of miles away.

via Business Insider|

#gen-z #homeownership #housing-market