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Functional Ecology | Dr Abbey Yatsko: Why are trees hollow? Termites, microbes and tree internal stem damage in a tropical savanna
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31:07Functional Ecology author Dr Abbey Yatsko chats to Amelia Macho about her research article, 'Why are trees hollow? Termites, microbes, and tree internal stem damage in a tropical savanna'Abbey's study sought to understand how two important biotic decomposers, termites and microbes, decompose wood on the inside of living tree stems, shedding a light…
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Functional Ecology | Adam Devenish: Mutualistic interactions facilitate invasive species spread
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24:32Functional Ecology author Adam Devenish chats to Amelia Macho about his research article, 'Mutualistic interactions facilitate invasive species spread'Adam's study explored the impact of invasive Argentine ants on seed dispersal involving both native and invasive plants. Through field experiments comparing invaded and non-invaded areas, he observed…
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Journal of Animal Ecology | Editor Expertise: Professor Jean-Michel Gaillard
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17:59For our ‘Editor Expertise’ series, we will be meeting with each of our Senior Editors, who will share the reason they went into animal ecology, their current and future research focus, and their experience working as an editor for the Journal of Animal Ecology. Our aim is to spread awareness of their research area and give you a chance to get to kn…
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ELM Network | Episode 2: Motivation to lead with Jane K. Hill
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41:54As part of our 'Community' series, we’re launching the Emerging Leadership Management (ELM) Network, hosted by Rob Brooker, Thorunn Helgason, and Pen Holland.This is the podcast for people who love to lead or one day might emerge as a leader.In this episode, they interview Jane K Hill, Professor of Ecology at the University of York, former BES Trus…
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The Superb Lyrebird: Nature’s Ecosystem Engineer - The Story Behind the Paper
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25:53We spoke with Dr Alex Maisey, author of "Foraging activity by an ecosystem engineer, the superb lyrebird, ‘farms’ its invertebrate prey", to hear the story behind the paper. Alex also shared his personal journey into animal ecology and some unexpected sounds from a local lyrebird.You can read Alex's full paper, co-authored by Angie Haslem and Andre…
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Ella Plumanns Pouton: How do intervals between fires influence canopy seed production and viability?
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36:03Functional Ecology author Ella Plumanns Pouton chats to Amelia Macho about her research article, 'How do intervals between fires influence canopy seed production and viability?'Ella's study sought to understand how the frequency of fire shaped the quantity of available cones and the seeds within those cones. Her findings, in the context of expected…
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ELM Network | Episode 1: What leadership looks like with Professor Yadvindar Malhi
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37:56As part of our 'Community' series, we’re launching a new series called the Emerging Leadership Management (ELM) Network, hosted by Professor Rob Brooker, Professor Thorunn Helgason, and Professor Pen Holland. The new BES ELM network is born out of a shared vision to help and celebrate researchers' transitions into management and leadership roles.In…
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Journal of Animal Ecology | Editor Expertise: Dr Lesley Lancaster
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28:20For our ‘Editor Expertise’ series, we will be meeting with each of our Senior Editors, who will share the reason they went into animal ecology, their current and future research focus, and their experience working as an editor for the Journal of Animal Ecology. Our aim is to spread awareness of their research area and give you a chance to get to kn…
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Black History Month 2024: Mthokozisi Moyo on Research in Africa, Funding, and Representation
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21:24For Black History Month UK 2024, the British Ecological Society is celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world. In this episode, Mthokozisi Moyo shares his experience in ecology and academia. Mthokozisi previously shared a blog post on The Applied Ecologist in 2022 detailing his background in African Ecosystems, Seasonality, and Funct…
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Black History Month 2024: Damilola Olanipon on Mycorrhiza, Opportunities and Reclaiming Narratives
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29:52For Black History Month 2024, the British Ecological Society is celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world. In this episode, Dr Damilola Grace Olanipon speaks to Amelia Macho about her experiences in the field, working on plant-mycorrhizal relationships in forest ecosystems. Damilola discusses the importance of reclaiming narratives …
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Patrick Finnerty: Plant odour enables patch choice by mammalian herbivores from afar
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23:43Amelia Macho chats to Functional Ecology author Patrick Finnerty about his recently published research article "Odour information enables patch choice by mammalian herbivores from afar, leading to predictable plant associational effects". The team demonstrated that elephants can make patch choice decisions from afar using plant odour cues alone, an…
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PhD student Nina Bosch on post-fire recovery in heathlands and her BES Annual Meeting experience
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15:50As part of our 'Community' series, we’re bringing together a global community of ecologists to discuss their experience and relation to ecology.In this episode, we chatted with Nina Bosch, a PhD student from the University of York and a valuable member of the BES. Nina’s research focuses on the recovery of landscapes after fire disturbance in alpin…
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As part of our 'Community' series, we’re bringing together a global community of ecologists to discuss their experience and relation to ecology.In this episode, Lydia Groves is joined by eight committee members of the newly-launched Rewilding Special Interest Group. A range of topics are discussed, including what rewilding is, how it can be used ef…
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Annual Meeting | In conversation with Dr. Rob Brooker
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15:55As part of our 'Community' series, we’re bringing together a global community of ecologists to discuss their experience and relation to ecology. In this episode, we are focusing on the most exciting event on the BES’s calendar – our Annual Meeting with renowned ecologist and a longstanding BES member Dr. Rob Brooker. Tune in to understand what make…
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Journal of Animal Ecology | Editor Expertise: Dr Nathan J Sanders
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28:46For our ‘Editor Expertise’ series, we will be meeting with each of our Senior Editors, who will share the reason they went into animal ecology, their current and future research focus, and experience of working as an editor for the Journal of Animal Ecology. Our aim is to spread awareness of their research area and give you a chance to get to know …
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Amelia Macho speaks with André Luza, whose review article "Going across taxa in functional ecology: Review and perspectives of an emerging field" has been shortlisted for Functional Ecology's 2023 Haldane Prize for Early Career Researchers.André’s review mapped the limitations of current research in functional ecology involving multiple taxa, prese…
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Southwood Prize 2023: Dominic McAfee on Oysters and Soundscapes
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25:52Lydia Groves, publishing assistant for Journal of Applied Ecology, sits down with Dominic McAfee to discuss the research article 'Soundscape enrichment enhances recruitment and habitat building on new oyster reef restorations'. Dominic is the author of one of the shortlisted research articles for the Southwood Prize 2023, celebrating early career e…
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2023 Haldane Prize Shortlist: Ximena Cibils
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48:51In this podcast, Amelia Macho sits down with Ximena Cibils to discuss her research "Silicon and Epichloë-endophyte defences in a model temperate grass reduce feeding efficiency and immunity of an insect folivore”. Ximena's research has been shortlisted for Functional Ecology's 2023 Haldane Prize for early career researchers.Ximena presented the fir…
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Black History Month 2023: Jeanelle Brisbane on Conservation, Education and Representation
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41:01For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society is celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world. In this episode, Jeanelle Brisbane joins Amelia Macho. Jeanelle is an Assistant Forest Officer at Dominica’s Forestry, Wildlife & Parks Division, and the founder of WildDominique, a conservation organization. Here, she speaks a…
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Passive acoustic monitoring provides a fresh perspective on fundamental ecological questions
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54:47In this podcast for Functional Ecology, Frank Harris sits down with Samuel Ross and Darren O’Connell to discuss their recently published review article in Functional Ecology—Passive acoustic monitoring provides a fresh perspective on fundamental ecological questions.Sam and Darren hope their review paper motivates the use of passive acoustic monito…
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Black History Month 2023: Jhan Salazar on The Wonder of Nature and Importance of Representation
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30:42For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society is celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world. In this episode, Jhan Salazar joins Frank Harris to discuss his early fascination with nature and the importance of representation in academia. Jhan is fifth-year graduate working on understanding patterns of evolution and adap…
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Black History Month 2023: Gideon Deme on his Journey, Barriers to Ecology, and Inspirations
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1:01:16For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society is celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world. In this episode, Gideon Deme joins Frank Harris to discuss his journey towards becoming an ecologist, highlight barriers to accessing ecology for black ecologists, and inspiring figures that helped him along the way. Gideon is …
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Black History Month 2023: Reuben Fakoya-Brooks on Academia, Barrier-Breaking and Creativity
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54:08For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society is celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world.In this episode, Reuben Fakoya-Brooks joins Amelia Macho. Having studied Zoology, Reuben worked as researcher for the NHS before starting a PhD in Human Behavioural Ecology at University College London. He has worked closely wit…
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Black History Month 2023: Perpetra Akite on Entomology, Representation and Collaboration
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46:34For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society is celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world. In this episode, Dr Perpetra Akite speaks to Amelia Macho about her experiences in academia, as a researcher and lecturer at the University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda. Perpetra discusses the importance of representation and r…
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Reproductive Performance of Peregrine Falcons in southern Scotland
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3:26An analysis of 75 years of Peregrine Falcon monitoring data shows that performance increased substantially following the reduction in the use of organochlorine pesticides. Gradual recovery of the population occurred over four decades. Our results suggest that the temporal pattern of organochlorine pesticide use strongly influenced Peregrine reprodu…
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Black History Month 2023: Yoseph Araya on Nature, Role Models and Academia
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25:28For Black History Month 2023, the British Ecological Society is celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world. In this first episode, Yoseph Araya joins Lydia Groves to discuss how we can encourage more people to experience nature, highlight role models and suggest what we can do to improve Black ecologists' experiences in academia.Yose…
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A balanced spatial distribution of green areas creates healthier urban landscapes
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13:48Douglas Cirino, shortlisted for the Southwood Prize 2022, talks to Lydia Groves about his research article ‘Balanced spatial distribution of green areas creates healthier urban landscapes’ as well as what he's been up to since the prize nomination.Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.14195…
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The searchscape of fear: A global analysis of internet search trends for biophobias
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30:24In this podcast, Amelia Macho chats with Ricardo Correia - Assistant Professor at the Biodiversity Unit of the University of Turku - about his paper 'The searchscape of fear: A global analysis of internet search trends for biophobias'.This research was published in People and Nature in July 2023. It investigated Google search trends for biophobias …
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Sea-weeding: Manual removal of macroalgae facilitates rapid coral recovery
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18:40Hillary Smith joins Lydia Groves, publishing assistant for Journal of Applied Ecology, to discuss the research article ‘Sea-weeding: Manual removal of macroalgae facilitates rapid coral recovery’.Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.14502By British Ecological Society
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Guidelines for using NHCs to better understand how biological events are responding to global change
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34:49In this podcast, Frank Harris sits down with Michael Belitz—a Post-Doc at Michigan State University, USA—to discuss his recently published paper: Phenological research based on natural history collections: Practical guidelines and a lepidopteran case study. This paper featured in a Special Feature on Natural History Collections was published jointl…
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FE Special Feature: Fire as a dynamic ecological and evolutionary force
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36:53In this podcast for Functional Ecology, Assistant Editor, Frank Harris, sits down with Fernanda Santos, Joe Bailey, and Jen Schweitzer who guest edited the recently published Functional Ecology special feature titled "Fire as a dynamic ecological and evolutionary force."This collection of studies provide recommendations on how to: engage in develop…
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Seeking a ‘just right’ site for the Western Swamp Turtle
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35:21In this podcast, Frank Harris sits down with Nicki Mitchell—Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, and Deputy Director at the UWA Oceans Institute—to discuss her recently published paper: Activity of a freshwater turtle varies across a latitudinal gradient: Implications for the success of assisted colonisationNicki et al's resu…
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Real Estate Investment Options Demystified: Exploring REITs, Equity Funds, TICs, DSTs, and Crowdfunding
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14:58Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, this podcast will help you navigate the diverse landscape of passive real estate investments. Tune in and take your real estate investment knowledge to new heights with Perch Wealth. Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://pe…
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Gain valuable insights into DSTs' ability to generate income, mitigate risk, and provide access to high-quality assets. Contact Perch Wealth to unlock the potential of DSTs and make informed investment decisions. Thanks for tuning in! Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://per…
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Gain valuable insights into the reasons behind the increasing preference for DSTs and how they can enhance your investment portfolio. Contact Perch Wealth to explore DST opportunities and maximize your investment potential. Thank you for tuning in! Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealt…
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Finding the Right DST Broker: Unleashing Investment Potential
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8:00Tune in to gain insights that will empower you to choose a trusted broker who will guide you through your investment journey. Contact Perch Wealth today to explore options and maximize your investment potential. Thank you for listening! Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://p…
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Forests that keep fires small, and how they do it
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38:11In this podcast for Functional Ecology, Assistant Editor, Frank Harris, sits down with Philip Zylstra—Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, Australia—to discuss his recently published paper: Mechanisms by which growth and succession limit the impact of fire in a south-western Australian foreste…
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Mastering the Seven Deadly Sins of DSTs: Unlocking Passive Real Estate Investment Opportunities
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9:08Discover why DSTs limit capital contributions, borrower authority, lease negotiations, and reinvestment of proceeds. Uncover the benefits of investing in DSTs, including diversification and the opportunity to transition from active to passive real estate investments. Our experts provide practical guidance on due diligence, selecting trustworthy spo…
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Exploring Alternative Investment Options: Real Estate for Today's Challenging Market
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13:06Discover the potential of commercial real estate syndicates, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), interval funds, and real estate income funds. Tune in to learn more about high-yield real estate funds and their potential benefits. Contact Perch Wealth to explore available investment options tailored to your inves…
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The History and Rise of Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) in Commercial Real Estate Investment
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10:45Contact Perch Wealth today to learn more about DSTs and their potential benefits for accredited investors. Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://perchwealth.com/index.html Follow Perch Wealth on Social for more insights: Linkedin Facebook Youtube Twitter Instagram…
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Navigating the 1031 Exchange: Simplifying Property Identification Rules
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5:37Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://perchwealth.com/index.html Follow Perch Wealth on Social for more insights: Linkedin Facebook Youtube Twitter InstagramBy Ehud Gersten, Perch Wealth
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Unleashing the Potential of Retail Real Estate Investment
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10:27Whether you're an experienced investor or new to retail real estate, Perch Wealth provides expert guidance to help you navigate this profitable investment sector. Contact Perch Wealth today to explore your retail real estate investment opportunities. Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wea…
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Senior Housing: A Lucrative Investment Opportunity
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6:30Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://perchwealth.com/index.html Follow Perch Wealth on Social for more insights: Linkedin Facebook Youtube Twitter InstagramBy Ehud Gersten, Perch Wealth
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Retail Real Estate
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7:22Gain insights into the future of retail, including the rebounding job market and strong valuations of retail properties. Learn about the advantages of retail investments, such as monthly dividends and turnover rents. Join us to navigate the evolving retail market and make informed investment decisions. Contact Perch Wealth for retail investment opp…
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Insights on the Post Pandemic Multi Family Market
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12:23At Perch Wealth, we believe in empowering investors to make informed decisions about their finances. In this podcast, we explore the potential benefits and risks of multifamily investments in our current economic climate. From the impact of the 2020 recession to emerging trends in the post-pandemic market, we provide valuable insights to help inves…
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Unveiling the Potential of Manufactured Housing Investments
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11:14Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://perchwealth.com/index.html Follow Perch Wealth on Social for more insights: Linkedin Facebook Youtube Twitter InstagramBy Ehud Gersten, Perch Wealth
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Unlocking the Storage Fortune: The Untapped Potential of Self-Storage Investing
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12:37Discover the pros and cons of investing in self-storage real estate, including its low-maintenance nature, stable cash flow potential, diversification opportunities, recession resilience, and competitive financing options. However, we also shed light on challenges such as short-term leases, oversupply risks, and demand fluctuations based on hyper-l…
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1031 Exchange Secrets Revealed: Understanding the Function and Mechanism of Cooperation Clauses
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12:37Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://perchwealth.com/index.html Follow Perch Wealth on Social for more insights: Linkedin Facebook Youtube Twitter InstagramBy Perch Wealth, Ehud Gersten
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Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio: Unveiling the Secrets of Real Estate Investments
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13:33Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://perchwealth.com/index.html Follow Perch Wealth on Social for more insights: Linkedin Facebook Youtube Twitter InstagramBy Perch Wealth, Ehud Gersten
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Riding the Energy Wave: Investing in America's Thriving Oil and Gas Real Estate
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10:52Read more investing insights here: https://perchwealth.com/insights.html Learn more about Perch Wealth: https://perchwealth.com/index.html Follow Perch Wealth on Social for more insights: Linkedin Facebook Youtube Twitter InstagramBy Perch Wealth, Ehud Gersten
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