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Aug 2023
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Phil Bak, Armada ETFs - Masterclass in (...

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Today’s guest is Phil Bak, CEO of Armada ETFs, which provides investors broad access to the real estate asset class.  In today’s episode, Phil gives a masterclass on real estate investing. He covers the residential real estate space, the problem investors have come across this year with private REIT strategies, and why he has a solution to their problem. The ... Show More
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