It’s no secret we’re a couple of older dudes who got creamed in 2008. But like the economy, we bounced back. Unlike the financial system, we got the lessons. Read that again and think about it. If you got on board the real estate gravy train after the last crisis, congratulations … and welcome to your first […]
The root of the real crisis is being exposed … Read More »
Even for a couple of old dudes, we’ve never seen anything like what’s happening now. And we’re not just talking about the COVID-19 pandemic, though it’s proving to be the proverbial “black swan” financial pundits have been watching for. Preppers (financial and otherwise) are feeling slightly vindicated, while mockers perhaps a little foolish. Peter Schiff
Welcome to uncharted territory … Read More »
There are SO many things happening in the financial news and markets right now, it’s hard to focus on any one thing and say it’s the biggest story. Obviously, the coronavirus panic is dominating headlines and airwaves everywhere. And many of the other major stories such as stocks, bonds, interest rates, and oil prices all seem to
Is this a cure for coronavirus? Read More »
You probably heard the Fed just dropped their interest rate target 50 basis points … which is economic geek speak for half a percent. If you’re a devoted market observer, you’ve probably seen a dozen reports with as many interpretations about why they did it and what it means to everyone … except YOU. That’s because mainstream financial media doesn’t
Fed drops a BOMB … but will it work? Read More »
By now you’ve probably heard about the coronavirus. It’s big news and appears to be getting bigger … and there are MANY angles on the story. Of course, we’re just The Real Estate Guys™ … not the virus guys … so we’re not qualified to have an opinion on the health risks or odds of a global
Coronavirus could be coming to Main Street … Read More »
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University recently released a special report on America’s Rental Housing 2020. There are lots of reasons to pay attention to housing … rental or otherwise … even if it isn’t your primary real estate investing niche. Housing is much less a driver of economic health than it is a gauge of
Harvard study reveals surprising trends in rental housing … Read More »
Our good friend, multi-time Investor Summit at Sea™ faculty member (who’s back again for 2020!) … and greatest-selling financial author in history … Robert Kiyosaki thinks pensions are the greatest threat facing the financial world today. Of course, it’s not like pension problems are breaking news. The whole crisis has been unfolding for a decade as
The pension problem is about to get REAL … Read More »
If you sometimes feel like a small fish in a very big ocean … it’s because you are. There are LOTS of big, bigger, bigger-still, and downright ginormous other fish … some with very sharp teeth … circling all around you. There are also mostly hidden forces creating powerful currents and waves … speeding you
The horrible housing blunder … Read More »
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a LOT going on in the world as we sail into a brand new investing decade … In addition to wars and rumors of wars, a growing number of notable people are publicly expressing concerns … … not just about the economy and financial markets, but the system itself.
The world has gone MAD … Read More »
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 »