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Books , Apps & Podcasts
BOOK
Finding your Edge : How to Win at the Game of Commercial Real Estate Investing
Jeremiah Boucher If you want to grow your wealth by investing in commercial real estate , knowing how to choose properties or funds with great potential returns will save you years — even decades — of wasted time , energy , and effort . Real world strategies and techniques will give you the edge to compete and make great decisions . When Jeremiah Boucher began his career , he didn ’ t know anyone in the commercial real estate community . He found his mentors in books , online courses , and conferences . Learning the game from the ground up , he has become one of the top US investors in alternative commercial real estate . By finding new ways to find deals , make connections , and add value , he discovered strengths that ultimately enabled his success . Click here to see a introduction to the book by the author . With the insider information and insightful strategies , you can find your own strengths and your own edge ; whether you want to build a portfolio or learn to evaluate and choose passive strategies like commercial real estate private equity funds to grow your wealth . Finding You Edge is available for purchase via this link .
APP
Buzzer : Neighbourhood Security is a Community affair with the Buzzer App
Living in a secure neighbourhood and community and being able to quickly reach out for assistance in case of emergency is one the top considerations for homeowners and property buyers in South Africa . Kerri Cross , director and founder of Hout Bay Community Crime Prevention , together with her partner , Jessica Boonstra conceptualised the need for a simple phone app that can connect quickly with emergency services and neighbourhood communities . Although WhatsApp and Facebook Groups are useful substitutes , these often can get bogged down with everyday neighbourly issues like lost cats and dogs . The Buzzer App uses smart GPS technology to pinpoint your precise location . It requires no airtime and minimal data and offers a one-button solution . Starting off in Hout Bay , the Buzzer App is now available in over 300 neighbourhoods from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay with more suburbs coming on board every month . Buzzer is available on Apple Store , Google Play and Huawei App store . Contact your Neighbourhood Watch or Security Provider to check if it is available in your neighbourhood or liaise with Buzzer App via phone on 087 095 7260 or visit https :// buzzer-app . co . za .
PODCAST
Lunchtime Marketing Show
It seems counter-intuitive that we are seeing a significant rise in the number of new physical stores and retail spaces opening all over the world . The Covid pandemic was partly responsible for growing the popularity of online shopping as a viable alternative and the Metaverse looks set to establish itself as the digital shopping-mall experience of the future . In this 35 min podcast , Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee , hosts of the Lunchtime Marketing Show discuss why new retail stores continue to be built in ever-increasing numbers .
72 MARCH 2022 SA Real Estate Investor Magazine