Local, State, National and International policy affect your real estate investments and opportunities. Find out what the Guys and their guest commentators think – and then form your own opinion.
Here are some thoughts for real estate investors in the wake of Donald Trump’s “stunning upset” in the U.S. Presidential election… The 2016 election has obviously been very polarizing. We’re just a couple of real estate guys trying to figure out how policies, economics and the mood of the market create challenges and opportunities for […]
What Donald Trump’s win might mean for real estate investors… Read More »
Irwin Schiff Dies While In Prison In one of the most tragic episodes in modern American patriotism, long time tax system critic Irwin Schiff succumbed to an untreated illness while incarcerated in Forth Worth, Texas. As long time listeners know, over the last few years we’ve become friends with Peter Schiff. Peter’s a brilliant and outspoken pundit
The Passing of a Patriot – Irwin Schiff (Feb 23, 1928 – Oct 16, 2015) Read More »
Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates? Global stock markets continue to convulse as participants and pundits try to divine whether Janet Yellen will really pull the trigger and raise interest rates. Our bet is no. Or if so, maybe by only a quarter point (25 basis points in bank-speak) just to prove the Fed hasn’t
The Fed’s Plan Revealed… Read More »
Last night seventeen GOP presidential hopefuls showed up for two different debates to discuss “the most important issues” facing the American people. Among them were Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, Rand Paul, Scott Walker, Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz and a whole gaggle of candidates who hope to face off against the presumptive Democratic
Presidential debates IGNORED this important issue… Read More »
Sometimes bad stuff happens…even in beautiful places. And sometimes, bizarre events can affect our investments and even our investing psychology. The bizarre story about John McAfee’s potential involvement in a grisly murder on the tranquil island of Ambergis Caye Belize has become a major focus of the international media. It’s a sad story on many
McAfee Antivirus Founder Suspected of Murder in Belize Read More »
With all the news about the debt ceiling crisis, it’s hard not to think about policy making. And while we think there are some great lessons available for real estate investors, we also think the politicians would benefit from looking at the situation like a real estate investor. Since we recently interviewed two presidential candidates
Five Lessons Washington Could Learn From Real Estate Investors Read More »
If you’re a die hard, true blue Democrat, you’re bummed. And if you’re a progressive liberal with a groupie crush on Barack Obama, you’re borderline suicidal. On the other hand, if you’re a dyed in the wool, gun-toting Republican, you’re thrilled. And if you’re an ultra-conservative, Obama demonizing, big government conspiracy theorist, you’re euphoric –
Historic election stunner in Massachusetts! What does it mean? Why should you care? Read More »
This is Russ. I just got back from 3 days in beautiful San Diego where I attended the NAR Annual Conference. Robert drew the short stick and had to go to Belize to handle some business. Poor guy. In case you don’t know, the National Association of Realtors is the world’s largest trade association, boasting
Part 1: Report from the National Association of Realtors Conference Read More »
Sorry. Can’t help all the Fannie puns. They’re just too good not to use. Today the Associated Press published a report “Fannie Mae seeks $15 Billion in US Aid after 3Q Loss”. In case you’re keeping score, Fannie and her brother Freddie Mac have gobbled up about $111,000,000,000 ( we showed you all the zeroes
Are We Going to Lose our Fannie? Read More »
What do these two topics have to do with each other? Well, certainly after the mortgage meltdown the US economy is in need of health care. Not reform. Just getting healthy! But that’s not the topic of this post. Instead the question is: What lessons from the mortgage meltdown can be applied to the health
The Mortgage Meltdown and Healthcare Read More »