Just when you thought things couldn’t get any more insane, the price of oil dropped all the way to NEGATIVE $37. Of course, it bounced back to a positive (but still very low) price of about $12. We’re guessing there’s a big opportunity somewhere in all of that … just like if rents crashed temporarily. […]
Inflation or deflation? That is the question … Read More »
(Here’s a 5-minute money read) You probably know the global economy caught a virus and suffered a massive heart attack. Cash stopped flowing, creating a cascade of problems … … including individual cell damage, organizations and systems in danger of failing, and almost certainly … brain damage. So the monetary doctors at the Federal Reserve are infusing
An economy in triage … Read More »
Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion on the root cause of the current coming financial crisis and what you can do to survive and thrive. We got a lot of positive feedback on Part 1 (thanks for that!) and folks have been anxiously waiting for this Part 2. Fair warning: This is a whopper … and
Doing what you can to weather the storm … Read More »
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 »