Your daily dose of simple, smart home advice from house hacks to insurance tips, buying/selling insights, and home maintenance must-knows. Chris Cusimano, S. Florida Realtor based in Boca Raton & Coral Springs, Florida gives you quick, friendly guidance that saves time, money, and stress… all before you finish your morning coffee.
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Boca Raton Real Estate Investor Podcasts
Learn all about investing in real estate in Boca Raton, Florida with a combination of real estate financial planning and modeling with numbers specific to Boca Raton plus syndicated, more generalized recordings of live and pre-recorded real estate investing classes (not all specific to Boca Raton).
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The Velvet Funnel: Local Power, Global Play explores local politics, real estate development, investor strategy, and civic engagement across South Florida and beyond. Episodes cover topics like neighborhood surveillance, land use battles, redevelopment projects, and tools for finding real estate investor leads — including accredited investor targeting and marketing trends. 🔗 Learn more at: InvestorLead.com – Real estate investor leads, marketing insights, and accredited investor targeting to ...
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Jamie Goldstein has spent over two decades working in venture capital and is founder & partner at our firm. He also serves as chairman of Petri, an accelerate program co-founded by pillar VC focused on supporting companies attacking the world's largest problem at the intersection of computation, biology, & engineering.
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6. Buyers: Permanent Rate Buydown vs 3-2-1 Buydown in 2026: The Mortgage Strategy That Saves Buyers More Money
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6:24If you’re buying a home in 2026, there’s a mortgage strategy that can lower your monthly payment by hundreds of dollars—but the most popular option isn’t always the smartest one long-term. In this episode, Chris Cusimano breaks down the 3-2-1 temporary rate buydown versus the permanent rate buydown, using real numbers and real buyer scenarios. You’…
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5. Investors: Accelerated Depreciation: The Tax Strategy That Lets Real Estate Investors Beat Time
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2:53If you own, or plan to own residential rental property, depreciation isn’t just accounting. It’s strategy. In this episode, we break down accelerated depreciation and why it’s one of the most powerful — and misunderstood — tools available to residential real estate investors. We start with the basics: why the IRS spreads depreciation over 27.5 year…
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4. No Property Taxes in Florida? The Market Reaction No One Talks About
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5:45What would actually happen if Florida eliminated property taxes? In this episode, Chris Cusimano breaks down the real-world housing market consequences behind a proposal that sounds simple—but isn’t. While eliminating property taxes feels like it would make housing more affordable, real estate markets don’t respond to intentions. They respond to ma…
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3. Buyers: What Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Really Includes (Taxes, Insurance & More)
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4:09What Your Monthly Mortgage Payment Really Includes (Principal, Interest, Taxes & Insurance) Most home buyers think their monthly mortgage payment is just the loan and the interest. In reality, your payment usually includes taxes and insurance too and those costs can change after you buy. In this episode, I break down what your monthly payment reall…
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2. Breaking: Fed Cuts Rates + Mortgage Rates Drop Again
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3:30The Fed made a move today, and mortgage rates are already reacting. We are currently sitting at a 6.19% average for a 30-year fixed—that is significantly lower than the 6.69% average we saw last December. In this 5-minute breakdown, I explain why we are in a rare "buyer window" where rates are falling but competition hasn't skyrocketed yet. Don't w…
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1. Sellers: The #1 Reason Your Home Isn’t Selling (No One Wants to Admit This)
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7:44Why do some homes fly off the market while others sit, collect dust, and become the “forever listing” of the neighborhood? In this episode, Chris Cusimano breaks down the real reason homes don’t sell—and it’s not bad photos, bad luck, or an agent who “isn’t doing enough.” The truth most sellers don’t want to hear is simple: the price doesn’t match …
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Boca's Billion-Dollar Dream vs. Daily 911 Nightmares: The City's Clashing Priorities
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5:56Explore the conflict at the heart of Boca Raton as a billion-dollar downtown redevelopment plan collides with a daily emergency: residents in neighborhoods like Hidden Valley can't reliably call 911. While city leaders focus on a "downtown campus opportunity", including new shops, offices, and housing, some residents are left with one bar of cell s…
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Safety Before Skyscrapers: Why Hidden Valley Deserves More Than “Opportunities”
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5:48On this episode of The Velvet Funnel Podcast, we feature the Hidden Valley Guardians, an East Boca Raton community organization fighting to put safety before skyscrapers. While residents struggle with dropped 911 calls and poor cell service, city leaders are prioritizing billion-dollar downtown redevelopment plans. We break down why reliable emerge…
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🎙 Accredited Investor Leads | InvestorLead.com Podcast with John Fischer
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8:26In this episode, John Fischer (founder of SalesLeads.TV and InvestorLead.com) breaks down the truth about accredited investor leads. From the SEC’s definition of accredited investors to how qualified lists are built, verified, and applied in private placements, John shares decades of experience in lead generation, fundraising, and old-school sales.…
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Numismatic Coin Buyers and Accredited Investors | Coin Sales Leads
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6:09----more---- Welcome to InvestorLead.com! I’m John Fischer, and in this episode I break down the truth about numismatic coin buyers, accredited investors, and what makes quality coin sales leads different from the garbage lists flooding the marketplace. With over 40 years in the lead generation business, I’ve seen it all—both the good and the bad. …
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Accredited Oil & Gas Leads vs Cheap Lists | InvestorLead.com
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4:22In this episode of the Velvet Funnel Podcast, John Fischer from InvestorLead.com breaks down the truth about accredited oil and gas leads and why they’re nothing like the cheap “bulk lists” sold by InfoUSA, Lead Genie, and others. You’ll learn: The real definition of an accredited investor (income, net worth, portfolio experience) Why brokers vet i…
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What Are Accredited Oil and Gas Leads? | InvestorLead.com
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4:41In this episode of the Velvet Funnel Podcast, John Fischer from InvestorLead.com explains what makes an investor “accredited” and why that matters in the oil and gas private placement space. You’ll learn: The income and net worth requirements for accredited investors Why brokers carefully vet investors before sending a Private Placement Memorandum …
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Real Precious Metal Investor Leads vs. Modeled Data: Why Quality Matters | InvestorLead.com
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8:34In this episode of The Velvet Funnel Podcast, John Fischer, owner of InvestorLead.com, shares insights from 34 years in the lead generation business. With an A+ BBB rating and a track record of delivering results, John explains why most so-called competitors rely on cheap, modeled data that’s only about 65% accurate — and why that’s bad news if you…
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Hidden Valley’s Cell Signal Crisis: A Resident’s Plea for Action
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6:30Residents in the Hidden Valley neighborhood of Boca Raton, Florida are facing a growing public safety crisis: unreliable cell phone coverage and the near-disappearance of traditional landlines. In this episode, we share a powerful letter from longtime resident John Fischer, urging Boca Raton city leaders to stop delaying critical infrastructure. Fr…
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Introduction to Real Estate Investing Secrets Course
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33:36This is the introduction to the 46-module, 53-hour series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. In this intro: There are no real secrets in life The 46 modules (53 hours) of content included in the course Nothing is difficult or hard… the only actual skill you’ll need for the real estate investing business The most common fears of real estate inves…
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Learn the secrets of financial independence for real estate investors in Boca Raton. This class is Module 46 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this double-length module include: A custom spreadsheet to model where your investment money is coming from and where you will invest it to achieve financial independe…
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Secrets of Tax Optimization and Minimization
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40:05Learn the secrets of tax optimization and minimization for real estate investors in Boca Raton. This class is Module 45 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The difference between Above the Line vs Below the Line tax benefits for real estate investors The tax-free sale of a primary residence…
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Secrets of Cash on Cash ROI and Cap Rates
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40:39Learn the secrets of Cash on Cash ROI and Cap Rates in Boca Raton. This class is Module 44 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The difference between capitalization rates and cash on cash return on investment Why some real estate investors prefer one over the other How to calculate each inc…
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Secrets of ROI versus Return on Equity
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1:01:26Learn the secrets of return on investment and return on equity in Boca Raton. This class is Module 43 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 4 primary returns from rental properties and the additional area of return The Return Quadrant™ with Reserves Why measuring past returns is easy, but…
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Learn the secret of real estate investing partnerships in Boca Raton. This class is Module 42 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 3 partnership roles Applying real estate partnerships to a variety of real estate investing strategies Partnering with the seller… especially when f…
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Learn the secret of becoming the preferred real estate investor client that real estate agents and brokers in Boca Raton call first with all the best deals. This class is Module 41 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get a real estate agent/broker to call you first with the best …
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Secret Real Estate Investing Horror Stories
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59:13Learn secret real estate investor horror stories. This class is Module 40 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Mike Tyson says, "Everyone has a plan: until they get punched in the face"... for real estate investors Overcoming fear of tenants, toilets and termites What is expected value and h…
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Secrets of Analyzing Multi-Family Properties
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1:16:34Learn the secrets of analyzing multi-family properties in Boca Raton. This class is Module 39 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The differences between analyzing a multi-family property with commercial financing and a single-family home with more traditional financing Obviously, the numbe…
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Learn the secrets of creative financing and real estate entrepreneurship in Boca Raton. This DOUBLE LENGTH class is Module 38 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is creative financing and how to use it as a real estate investor The 6 types of creative financing Why you should only do d…
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Learn the secrets of 1031 tax deferred exchanges in Boca Raton. This class is Module 37 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is a 1031 tax-deferred exchange? What are the key aspects of a 1031? The 4 types of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and when we use each Defining like-kind and unders…
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Learn the secrets of buying new construction properties in Boca Raton. This class is Module 36 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The pros and cons of investing in real estate with new construction properties What price of new construction should you focus on for investments Different buil…
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Learn the secrets of short-term rental properties in Boca Raton. This class is Module 35 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of short-term rentals and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance properties that you’r…
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Secrets of Buying Down Mortgage Interest Rates
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1:08:58Learn the secrets of improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest rates on rental properties in Boca Raton. This class is Module 34 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How improving cash flow by buying down your mortgage interest can help you get to financial independence faste…
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Learn the secrets of comparable sales to determine property value in Boca Raton. This class is Module 33 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you know if you’re paying a good price for a property you’re buying (not too high)? How do you know if you’re getting for a good price for a pr…
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Learn the secrets of real estate maintenance and capital expenses Boca Raton. This class is Module 32 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What’s the difference between capital expenses and maintenance on a rental property? What do I need to do to have my rental property business be a “quali…
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Learn the secrets of real estate inspections when buying in Boca Raton. This class is Module 31 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: An overview the entire inspection process including choices and paperwork required What level of inspection are you doing prior to going under contract? Why da…
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Learn the secrets of wholesaling real estate in Boca Raton. This class is Module 30 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of wholesaling real estate and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What is a strategy similar to wholesaling where you can do hal…
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Learn the secrets of determining fair market rent on properties in Boca Raton. This class is Module 29 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why rents are not an exact number and what they really are At the end of the day, what is rent ultimately An overview of an easy method of determining f…
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Learn the secrets of insurance for real estate investors in Boca Raton. This class is Module 28 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why you should not be penny-wise and pound-foolish with insurance and your real estate investments. The importance of having a strong relationship with your in…
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Learn the secrets to what happens while you're under contract to buy an investment property in Boca Raton. This class is Module 27 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What happens once you’re under contract through when you’re closing on a property? What due diligence should you be doing? W…
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Learn the secrets to maximizing cash flow on rentals in Boca Raton. This class is Module 26 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include how to improve cash flow: When selecting a real estate agent/broker Locking/floating your mortgage interest rate Searching for less expensive properties Searching f…
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Secrets to Low and Nothing Down Strategies
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1:13:26Learn the secrets to buying investment properties with little or no down payments in Boca Raton. This class is Module 25 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the loans you use to invest in real estate with little or no down payment? What are the real estate investing strategies you …
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Secrets to Risk Mitigation and Elimination
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1:31:47Learn the secrets to eliminating or, at least, mitigating the risks when investing in real estate in Boca Raton. This class is Module 24 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How to think about risks in terms of severity and likelihood and which are the most devastating? For each risk: what i…
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Learn the secrets to the BRRRR real estate investing strategy in Boca Raton. This class is Module 23 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refi (and Repeat)—commonly abbreviated as the BRRRR strategy—and what are some of the pros and …
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Secrets to Paperwork to Buy and Sell
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1:03:47Learn the secrets to the paperwork to buy and sell real estate in Boca Raton. This class is Module 22 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: How do you get the contracts and disclosures for buying and selling real estate in your market? When and how should you review the paperwork for your rea…
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Secrets of Comparing Mortgages and Lenders
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57:55Learn the secrets to comparing mortgages, loans and lenders in Boca Raton. This class is Module 21 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why selecting a lender isn’t always about price… and what are some of the other selection criteria to consider. Why just because one lender says it can’t be…
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Learn the secrets to analyzing deals in Boca Raton. This class is Module 20 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Where can you get a free deal analysis spreadsheet to analyze your own deals? Which fields should I fill in when analyzing a deal, and which should be left for the spreadsheet to …
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Learn the secrets to flipping properties in Boca Raton. This class is Module 19 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of flipping properties and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance property flips? And what are …
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Learn the secrets to real estate investor bookkeeping and accounting in Boca Raton. This class is Module 18 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the ways that real estate investors can use to keep their books (track income and expenses) for their real estate investing business? What…
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Learn the secrets to getting your first real estate investment deal done in Boca Raton. This class is Module 17 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: A 90-day plan to buy your first rental property. Why there is nothing difficult to do in the real estate investing business and why it is reall…
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Learn the secrets of return on investment for rental properties in Boca Raton. This class is Module 16 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 4 primary areas of return on rental properties? And, what is the secondary return? What time period do we typically look at for returns on …
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Learn the secrets of house hacking in Boca Raton. This class is Module 15 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the different variations of the house hacking real estate investing strategy and what are some of the pros and cons of each. What are the most common ways to finance house …
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Learn the secrets of financing investment properties in Boca Raton. This class is Module 14 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 14 financing options for buying rental properties? What is PMI and why would you ever pay for insurance to protect the lender? How paying the lender c…
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Learn the secrets of down payments for real estate investing in Boca Raton. This class is Module 13 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Why focusing on down payments is short-sighted and what you should be focused on instead. The two primary ways to address down payments; it is not just abo…
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Secrets to Selecting an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent
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1:22:15Learn the secrets of selecting an investor-friendly real estate agent in Boca Raton. This class is Module 12 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What is the NAR settlement and how will it likely impact buyers and sellers? What’s the difference between real estate agents, brokers, and REALTO…
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