Weekly blog posts keep you up-to-date with news and views you can use. Looking at economics, trends, clues in the news, markets, financing and more … all from the perspective of a real estate investor.
Even though we’ve survived the Mayan doomsday, we’re still paddling towards the fiscal cliff and Congress hasn’t produced a budget in over 1350 days.
As 2012 fades into the history books and 2013 rises on the horizon of your life, it’s a great time to take a step
If you want great answers, you have to ask great questions. Think about it. When you go to the doctor, or visit your auto-mechanic,
When the evil Debt Star blew up the mortgage and real estate markets, it was a major blow to the balance sheets of many
Sooner or later, new construction has to happen – at least in residential markets where the population is increasing. After all, those new people
Real estate is a BIG and multifaceted sector of the economy. And there are MANY different ways to make money in real estate, both
Finding money to take advantage of the many great bargains in today’s real estate market can be challenging. After all, those easy cash out
Do you ever get discouraged or wonder if there’s more to life than just making money and having a good time? As the U.S.
We think the greatest opportunity in real estate right now is syndication. When you can put money and deals together and get a piece
“Do the math and the math will tell you what to do!” Sounds good! But how? That’s the topic of this episode of The
We’re not sure if it’s part of a bigger plan, but have you noticed that Halloween precedes Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) which precedes Christmas?
Rehabbing is all the rage right now. The opportunity to snap up distressed properties, pretty them up and sell them for a quick profit
Money is flowing around the globe, seeking opportunity and avoiding risk. But where is it going and why? We’re always fascinated by trying to
Lodging and hospitality is a business that involves providing real estate and an array of services to business and leisure travelers. That’s pretty
As the U.S. presidential elections rapidly approach, there’s a lot of talk about economics and economic policy. You probably noticed. At their convention, the
In this, yet another exhilarating edition of Ask The Guys, we take on several excellent listener questions! Several (but not all) had to do
Success in anything, including real estate investing, requires energy, enthusiasm and creativity – especially when working through challenging times. And it all starts with
What do the ancient Mayans and today’s financial pundits have in common? They both predict doomsday at the end of 2012. Perhaps you’ve heard
Is government too big, too small or just right? And what does this have to do with real estate investing? Guests Steve Forbes and
“Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions.
