The ghosts of the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 still linger (as they should) in the minds and hearts of seasoned real estate investors … … even though it’s been a an equity party for the last 10 years. Of course, no one wants to hear it might be ending. Then again, every new beginning […]
The system is dead. Long live the system! Read More »
Interest rates are a big deal for real estate investors … for many reasons. The first and most obvious reason is because interest rates are the price of the money you borrow to invest with. Higher rates mean higher payments and less cash flow. Of course, even when you pay cash for your properties, your tenants
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Real estate investing is a VERY different approach to wealth building than paper asset investing. You could say they’re two different worlds. But the paper world has far more impact on real estate investing than many real estate investors realize. And when those worlds collide, it’s often a painful shock to real estate investors. The
When worlds collide … Read More »
If you’re a mass consumer of financial punditry as we are, you’ve probably heard the term “black swan”. In the context of investing, a black swan is some completely unexpected event that has a substantial impact on financial markets and investors … … like back-to-back mega-hurricanes which wreak many hundreds of billions of dollars of damage. Even
When it rains, it pours … Read More »
They say the U.S. “recovery” began in June 2009. And though it’s been one of the weakest recoveries in history, it’s also been one of the longest. Today, we have record high stock prices and record high debt. (Coincidence? Perhaps.) Common sense alone says the probability of a stock market correction and economic recession are
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What is the Fed? Friend or foe? Love it or hate it, the Federal Reserve of the United States is arguably the most powerful financial force on earth. Fed policies affect interest rates, prices and credit…not just in the United States, but around the world. Ben Bernanke and Ron Paul have two very different answers to
Fed or Foe? Two Valid Views on the Federal Reserve Read More »
When an economy burns down, the landscape is charred and the financial food chain is disrupted. Viable businesses starve for funding, while investors hunger for return. The normal eco-system has broken down and sources of capital and investment opportunities aren’t where they’re supposed to be. Everything is in disarray and the ensuing uncertainty breeds fear.
WHO KNEW the crash was coming? Lots of people have been reverse engineering the causes of the financial crisis. It’s easy(er) to be smart when operating from hindsight. But when someone gets it right for the right reasons BEFORE the event occurs…well, that’s just impressive. Peter Schiff is one of the few guys who called
8/8/10: Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You! Peter Schiff Reveals How He Predicted the Crash 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 »