In an age of macro-economic turmoil and stress, the risk of the tide going OUT is far greater than the odds of a rising tide lifting all boats. So as Warren Buffett famously quipped … “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” And of course, if that happens to be you […]
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Markets are always in motion. Population, economic growth, demographics … these factors and more affect the supply and demand for every property you own. Without understanding market metrics, investing is like reaching into a lake and hoping you pull out a fish. But WITH market metrics … the savvy investor can spot trends and opportunities
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Imagine a scenario where a giant asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. When it hits, a huge portion of the world will be destroyed. Scientists and politicians know it’s coming. But it’s years away. Fearful of triggering panic, the information is suppressed. Even when leaks get out, they’re spun to seem insignificant. Of
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One of today’s most popular buzzwords is “disruptive”. It describes an event, idea, or invention that upends the status quo in some aspect of life or society. “Disruptive technology” is used for everything from Amazon to Uber. And as we’ve previously discussed, many of these things impact real estate and investing. But disruption transcends technology. Donald Trump’s
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Real estate investing scientists are avid researchers of the migratory patterns of Homo americanus.After all, population affects demand … and monitoring supply, demand, and capacity to pay is an important part of strategic geographic market selection. So we’re excited because it’s that time of year when all kinds of reports start coming out about the year
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