tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60232602011-04-21T14:13:35.374-07:00Bradenton investorStories from a urologist/investor in floridageorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-4351919534220648842007-07-15T10:35:00.000-07:002007-07-15T10:36:03.528-07:00http://investmentpropertiesinfo.com/blog.htmli like this bloggeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-56572110830119291402007-05-03T08:35:00.001-07:002007-05-03T08:35:22.277-07:0050 Spiritual Classics1.Muhammad Asad The Road To Mecca (1954)2.St Augustine Confessions (400)3.Richard Bach Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1970)4.Black Elk Black Elk Speaks (1932)5.Richard Maurice Bucke Cosmic Consciousness (1901)6.Fritjof Capra The Tao of Physics (1976)7.Carlos Castaneda Journey to Ixtlan (1972)8.GK Chesterton St Francis of Assisi (1922)9.Pema Chödrön The Places That Scare You (george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-54127422571745578382007-05-03T08:33:00.000-07:002007-05-03T08:34:06.110-07:0050 Success Classics1.Horatio Alger Ragged Dick (1867)2.Warren Bennis On Becoming A Leader (1989)3.Frank Bettger How I Raised Myself From Failure To Success in Selling (1947)4.Kenneth Blanchard & Spencer Johnson The One Minute Manager (1981)5.Edward Bok The Americanization of Edward Bok (1921)6.Claude M Bristol The Magic of Believing (1948)7.Andrew Carnegie Autobiography (1920)8.Chin-ning Chu george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-62016710252635288512007-05-03T08:32:00.001-07:002007-05-03T08:32:19.079-07:0050 Self-Help Classics1.James Allen As a Man Thinketh (1904)2.S Andreas & C Faulkner (eds) NLP: The New Technology of Achievement (1996)3.Marcus Aurelius Meditations (2ndC)4.Martha Beck Finding Your Own North Star (2001)5.The Bhagavad-Gita6.The Bible7.Robert Bly Iron John (1990)8.Boethius The Consolation of Philosophy (6thC)9.William Bridges Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes (1980)10.george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-61531349986098602282007-04-15T15:37:00.000-07:002007-04-15T15:49:46.116-07:00i simply want to post a photo on this message.george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-6538870808527709322007-01-25T08:00:00.000-08:002007-01-25T08:01:30.359-08:00i just finished the world is flat by friendman and the blond knight.Both are excellent books and i can give insight to anyone interested.i am finishing an old book about donald trump right now called "trumped".gbrgeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-8161274168652269372007-01-25T04:18:00.000-08:002007-01-25T04:19:02.027-08:00look at my government oheo website link. Excellent reports for the intellectual real estate investor.george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1165197904330088722006-12-03T18:04:00.000-08:002006-12-03T18:05:14.030-08:00J. Taylor's GOLD & Technology StocksCongressman Ron Paul Talks About Gold, Oil & the EconomyJay TaylorMar 17, 2006This is the third time I have had the honor of interviewing U.S. Congressman Ron Paul. If Thomas Jefferson were alive today, I believe Ron Paul might be the only lawmaker that most revered Founding Father would endorse as one who has followed the Constitution that those brave george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1165191066856023382006-12-03T16:11:00.000-08:002006-12-06T12:14:20.256-08:00Vince Young Highlights Texas Longhorn QB VY and some nifty movesmackdaddygeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1157359300408149382006-09-04T01:41:00.000-07:002006-09-04T01:41:40.533-07:00Aspiring Authors Can GetPublished, if Not SoldBy KELLY SPORSStaff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal.From The Wall Street Journal OnlineQuestion: I'm interested in self-publishing novels, but I can't figure out where to start. I wrote two books, created a publishing company and secured a domain name. Where do I go from here?--D.S., Jersey City, N.J.Answer: It's easy to self-publish a book, but george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1157358728182682042006-09-04T01:31:00.000-07:002006-09-04T01:32:08.376-07:00A Tutorial on TuitionA contrarian view of the higher cost of higher educationBy EDWARD F. MCQUARRIEAFTER CELEBRATING YOUR beloved child's admission to a prestigious university, it is now the season for writing your first tuition check. This may inspire the same mix of foreboding, anger and despair as that check you wrote to Uncle Sam last April 15. But you should not feel as bad about writing george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1157213280361615732006-09-02T09:07:00.000-07:002006-09-02T09:08:27.090-07:00U.S. churches and congregants areSECTIONSNewsBusinessLife/ReligionA&ESportsHealtheditorialsArchives losing billions of dollars to fraudBy Rachel ZollTHE ASSOCiATED PRESSNEW YORK - Randall W. Harding sang in the choir at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona, California, and donated part of his conspicuous wealth to its ministries.In his business dealings, he underscored his faith by naming his george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1156703603629074692006-08-27T11:33:00.000-07:002006-08-27T11:34:51.906-07:00No longer a fringe destination, Flushing has truly become a destination known for its mix of more than 30-plus cultures and ethnicities. But the drastic growth has generated friction between old and new residents as preservationists attempt to have the Broadway-Flushing area, north of the main drag, granted landmark status.Definitely not Main Street, U.S.A photo: Marisa TorrieriPopulation: Variesgeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1149651953614371012006-06-06T20:45:00.000-07:002006-07-09T04:00:43.966-07:00below is a cool collection of rei books from somebodies website.i will update it in terms of what i have read soon.Goldmining in Foreclosure PropertiesAchenbach, GeorgeCreating WealthAllen, RobertMultiple Streams of IncomeAllen, RobertNothing Down for the 90'sAllen, RobertDictionary of Finance and Investment TermsBarrons Financial GuidesDictionary of Real Estate TermsBarrons Financial george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1149356115886415722006-06-03T10:34:00.000-07:002006-06-03T10:35:17.130-07:00this site is very funny.nothing to do with investing, but funnyhttp://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2685084george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1148726555408214212006-05-27T03:39:00.000-07:002006-05-27T03:42:37.053-07:00interesting post on fed....this is a confusing topic on which I am trying to learn more. My instinct tells me that the government is a huge elaborate ponzi scheme! Now, your average schmo running a ponzi scheme never runs out of money...the fed is not your average schmo! They wont run out of money since they are in charge of printing it. Unlike the other yocals out there, my goal is not to prove george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1147523675576096382006-05-13T05:32:00.000-07:002006-05-13T05:34:35.830-07:00Hi,I hope you enjoy my blog. It is often many article of interest for real estate investors. As mentioned in a post in the past, my only equity position outside of real estate is a single reit in timberland. Here is an article from www.nreionline.comIf you like any of my articles or have any comments, please post them so I can share in any ideas you have when you read my blog.Timberland article george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1147434102773829072006-05-12T04:40:00.000-07:002006-05-12T04:41:43.970-07:00you can definitely get burned in this game. Never let some body talk you into buying above YOUR price....read below.By Kathy Price-Robinson, Special to The TimesA group of friends who set out to buy, fix up and "flip" a Palm Springs tract house haven't found the riches they were seeking.But the four Newport Beach residents — all experienced remodelers — learned some lessons about themselves, george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1147034590651641682006-05-07T13:41:00.000-07:002006-05-09T16:14:23.216-07:00below is letter from a trust deed investor. This is an avenue i will plan on getting into in the future. Today the wife just started reading rich dad poor dad and she herself is starting to get interested in real estate!we'll see if she has any desire for staying power.now for articleReplacing Active Real Estate Income with Passive Real Estate Income Through High-Interest Trust DeedsYour tired ofgeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1146936855332785832006-05-06T10:33:00.000-07:002006-05-06T10:34:15.400-07:00IRS audits more corporations, wealthy taxpayersWASHINGTON (AP) — More corporations and wealthy taxpayers had their tax returns audited by the Internal Revenue Service this year, helping the agency haul in a record $47.3 billion in unpaid taxes.IRS Commissioner Mark Everson said the audit rate of high-income individuals and families, those who report earning $100,000 or more, is "still too low.""Igeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1146936308724102162006-05-06T10:24:00.000-07:002006-05-06T10:25:09.363-07:00Real estate insiders go bearish in blogsIn mostly anonymous postings, agents are reporting big problems in the markets.By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writerApril 18, 2006: 9:57 AM EDTNEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - If the secret worries of real estate professionals are any indication, home prices could be heading for a swoon.When Brad Inman of Inman News, which tracks the real estate industry and george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1146249002172661632006-04-28T11:29:00.000-07:002006-04-28T18:47:54.786-07:00http://www.abelard.org/inflation.htmpretty neat site as i am reading it so far regarding money and government mismanagement of it.george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1145812630143693122006-04-23T10:16:00.000-07:002006-04-23T10:17:11.590-07:00http://www.realestaterblog.com/tmp/sem-theme-pro/good blog sitegeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1145017982931244372006-04-14T05:28:00.000-07:002006-04-28T03:27:47.733-07:00The play for Mid-Wilshire: Dr. David Lee used a simple strategy to amass $1 billion in real estateLos Angeles Business Journal, July 26, 2004 by Andy FixmerDR. David Lee is not your typical internist.A native of South Korea, Lee carne to the United States more than three decades ago, but instead of focusing strictly on medicine, he and several other Korean-American investors have assembled one ofgeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1144982567833375112006-04-13T19:41:00.000-07:002006-04-13T19:42:50.740-07:00http://minneapolisfed.org/Research/data/us/calc/index.cfminflation sitegeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1144437261164988322006-04-07T12:13:00.000-07:002006-04-08T07:32:03.240-07:00For Stephanie Price:okay stephanie,i am starting the dissertation on money and what makes it a nice thing to have.Why hunt for money? Isnt it a merely superficial possession that drives people to evil, avarice, and self centered shallow lives?Well, personally, I believe you can achieve all of the above with or without money. No, what I think is that money is a good thing to have around and george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143625783380364172006-03-29T01:46:00.000-08:002006-03-29T01:49:43.640-08:00I feel like it is important to understand the psyche of the fed in order to know where future markets will take us. Overall, it seems like constant inflation is what occurs. The fed simply hides this from the public...this is what i am finding overall.The real question is "what do we do about it?"I.E> what investments will protect us from the feds actions? So far, my gut always tells me in such george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143624068447009052006-03-29T01:20:00.000-08:002006-03-29T01:21:08.860-08:00article i like on credit repair to find clientsHow To Do More Deals In Hot Markets By Offering Credit Repair I don't know about where you live, but there is a _ _ _ _ load of competition in my area. ("boat load" . . . what were you thinking I meant?) There’s a bunch more real estate investors in my market than there was 2 years ago, 1 year ago, heck even 6 months ago! I used to be one of the george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143560482799679702006-03-28T07:40:00.000-08:002006-03-28T07:41:23.046-08:00Michael BragaMortgage rates may rise even if Fed's rates don'tA lot of financial gurus are expecting the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates this year.If that happens, real estate agents say it would be good news for the real estate market. Mortgage rates would remain historically inexpensive and people will continue buying homes.But what happens if mortgage rates keep going up even ifgeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143493304732804082006-03-27T13:01:00.000-08:002006-04-08T02:11:12.686-07:00How to Get the Rent on TimePart 1this is from robert cain...sounds pretty coolThe below is written by Robert Cain:How would you like a way to get the rent on the first day of every month? Assuming that's when the rent is due, most landlords would. I had heard of the following technique several times, but had never tried it myself, and had never seen any evidence that it was effective.Now I have george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143492358458705652006-03-27T12:45:00.000-08:002006-03-27T12:45:58.920-08:00It's true. Len Bias would have turned 40 today. "Wow!" says Danny Ainge.Yeah, wow. It is more than 17 years since Len Bias's brief association with the Celtics, and he remains the greatest "what-if?" in team history. At least we saw Reggie Lewis play. Bias never played a game for the Celtics. He was a member of the organization for fewer than 48 hours, dying of a cocaine overdose in the wee smallgeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143428143404008292006-03-26T18:52:00.000-08:002006-03-26T18:55:43.483-08:00Dr. Maltz was a plastic surgeon and author of one of my favorite books, PscychopsyberneticsI am an avid reader of success literature. I will share my favorites with you as I continue this blog. This book is absolutely divine. I will share other fav's with you as I continue to post. Here are some of Dr. Maltz's quotes below.pAccept yourself as you are. Otherwise you will never see opportunity. Yougeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143427756062948462006-03-26T18:47:00.000-08:002006-03-26T18:49:16.270-08:00To be a thorough investor, I believe it makes sense to understand investing in gold. This website was recommended to me by a neighbor who is a financial guru. His readings are quite vast and his recommendations have been excellent in terms of furthering my knowledge base.below is the link to an excellent site he recommended to me.http://www.gold-eagle.com/george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143423611636380122006-03-26T17:39:00.000-08:002006-03-26T17:40:11.713-08:00Montana was comeback kingBy Larry SchwartzSpecial to ESPN.comThere's an old cartoon that shows everybody panicking, except for one guy, who is unruffled as he does his assigned task. In real life, that person is Joe Montana.Joe Montana was MVP in three of his four Super Bowls, and led his team on The Drive in the other.He possessed an almost mystical calmness in the midst of chaos, especially george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143423460884147142006-03-26T17:37:00.000-08:002006-03-26T17:37:41.196-08:00The great American condo glutThe number of available condos is at an all-time high -- and there aren't enough buyers to snatch them up. If you're staying put for the next five years, it could be the time to buy.By Melinda Fulmer5 questions to ask before buying a condoHome buyers rake in the perksWhy you'll pay more in rent this yearAfter several years of gung-ho development in south Florida, San george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143313507812776382006-03-25T11:04:00.000-08:002006-03-25T11:05:07.886-08:00hot linkshttp://www.enaghbeg.com/Housing_crash//bubbletown_news.htmlhttp://www.commonsenserealestate.blogspot.com/george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143311650609769632006-03-25T10:33:00.000-08:002006-03-25T10:34:10.720-08:00How to price property is seller's top challengeCLICKS AND MORTAR COLUMNBy M. Anthony CarrMarch 17, 2006Pricing property can be more art than science in today's market. New-home builders probably have the easiest time of it -- at least without shocking the buyers -- because everything is new. There are no bare areas in the carpet, fingerprints on the appliances, nicotine-stained ceiling tiles in george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143311219520904052006-03-25T10:25:00.000-08:002006-03-25T10:29:12.436-08:00Fishing for Hot Investments in A Cool MarketBy Hans L. Wydler and Steven C. WydlerSpecial to The Washington PostSaturday, January 28, 2006; Page F01As the frenzied local real estate market appears to be cooling down, we are being asked a lot whether real estate is still a good investment.As real estate agents, we tell our clients that it can be, but the risk of making a poor investment is george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143309635335377602006-03-25T09:59:00.000-08:002006-03-25T10:00:35.346-08:00Source oil and gasI guess the purpose of this blog is to be my intro to blogging and to see if i can provide myself and the world any useful info. I am looking at investing in oil and gas leases. Yes, i am insane.I will always maintain real estate as my base level of investing, but I do want to diversify. I dont know if I will buy this one, yet it is worth a look.private offering.30 k per george rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023260.post-1143309443033865912006-03-25T09:55:00.000-08:002006-03-25T09:57:23.046-08:00RayonierThis is an exellent timber reit that i have been dollar cost averaging into. Ticker is ryn. Just look at their formidable chart. Overall, i dont like equities investing, but if i find pretty sure thing type stuff, i will place my cash there so i get a better return on my cash. Ryn seems to meet this standard. So far, i have only purchased about 5,000 dollars of it.gbrgeorge rucker urologynoreply@blogger.com0