Should I Buy a REO from the Bank?
Monday, August 15
Reproduced with the permission of Joel Block below: There's a common misconception among consumers who want to buy real estate from a bank. Does this provide them with the best deal? Maybe yes, but maybe no. Lets take a look at the reality of the situation.The common logic is that since the owner...
Are You Giving the Directions or Taking Them?
Thursday, August 11
Reproduced with the permission of Joel Block below: Living through the stock market roller coaster has been difficult – in fact, it is paralyzing. I am so focused on it that I am having trouble concentrating on work that I can actually control. Ironically, the chaos of the week has made one issue...
Emergency Economic Commentary on the S&P Downgrade
Sunday, August 07
Reproduced with the permission of Joel Block below:The expulsion of the United States from the AAA Club, that is the club of 16 nations with AAA ratings, from both Standard & Poor's and Moody's Rating Service now contains only 15 members because the United States was kicked out on Friday afte...
Can Lone Wolves Cooperate?
Friday, August 05
Reproduced with the permission of Joel Block below: A few days ago, I shared my view on how entrepreneurs are being squeezed out in this economy - even more so than our bigger company counter-parts who have also been struggling. A lot of people agreed — and a few disagreed – but this topic create...
The Ultimate Ponzi Scheme
Thursday, August 04
This article is reproduced with the permission of Joel Block below:The roller coaster that the United States of America has just ridden through the debt ceiling crisis has revealed something that was devastating and unnerving. Many of us did not realize it, but the government has raised the debt ...
Opportunity Cost's True Price
Saturday, July 30
There have been numerous threads on the board where people question whether or not buy-and-hold strategies or fix-and-flip strategies are superior. I have found that both sides of the debate have compelling arguments to make. A lot really depends on your goals and how much of your time, energy,...