In the swirling sea of capital that makes up the global economic ocean we all invest in … … big fund managers are pay close attention to a variety of factors for clues about the ebb, flow, and over-flow of people, business, and money. Right now … it seems like a BIG wave of money […]
There’s MORE money headed into real estate … Read More »
You’ve probably heard the popular adage, “Get rich in a niche!” But what does that really mean? And how do you do it? The premise is when you work or invest in something with a high barrier to entry, or that few strong players know about, you face less competition and can therefore enjoy better profits. Makes
Finding profits under the radar … Read More »
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder … and in real estate, an appraisal is what gives you the unbiased, third party opinion on a property. Appraisals happen whenever a lender is involved in a transaction, but that’s not the only time you’ll need or want an appraisal. We’ll examine the three ways appraisers
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As real estate investors, we’re always looking toward tomorrow. We’ve had a long, sustained recovery since the market crash in 2008. Many indicators show the economy is on the right track … the stock market is up, unemployment is down, and the dollar is strong. So, what could be the problem? We’ll talk about what
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One of the primary purposes of easy money (“quantitative easing” or QE) is to inflate asset prices, bloat balance sheets, and create a wealth effect. The formula is simple. Print gobs of money, buy bonds to drop interest rates, and flood the markets with liquidity. Corporations borrow cheap money to buyback stocks … pushing stock
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Something BIG is happening for real estate … and while it’s not a surprise, it’s a development every real estate investor should be aware of. Here’s some context … First, remember real estate investing is essentially a business of managing debt, equity, and cashflow. That’s YOUR job. You can get your property managers and team to
Real estate just got a BIG boost … Read More »
You’ve probably noticed Amazon is taking over the world. There’s a lot we could say, but we’ll narrow our focus to lessons for real estate investors … In the May Housing News Report, there’s an article about Amazon’s ongoing search for their second headquarters (HQ2). Even from just a real estate perspective, Amazon is a fascinating
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We’re taking a break from our relentless preparation for the upcoming Future of Money and Wealth conference to focus on one our favorite subjects … Equity. According to a recent report by CoreLogic, last year’s increase in America’s home equity wealth was the largest in four years. In 2017, the national CoreLogic Home Price Index rose by more than
It’s the time of year to get together and have a good time celebrating the holidays. Sometimes this involves indulging in some intoxicating activities. Those who want to enjoy themselves know their limits … and prudently rely upon a sober person to get them safely home. Naturally, we’re talking about investing. Just take a look
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What a wild ride 2017 has been … and 2018 is looking even MORE intriguing! There’ve been SO many fascinating stories. Trying to pick the MOST interesting is a real challenge … … a historic and unorthodox Trump presidency … the record-breaking ascent of the stock market … the record-breaking U.S. and global debt … the meteoric, hyperbolic
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