His California economic analysis is usually spot on from what I understand, and have experienced.

The properties I own are out of state and run by a property manager right now.I am trying to make this decision as the entire real estate and economic market is being turned upside-down, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Why are we even having a discussion about giving authority and responsibility for "the economic well being of Americans" to ONE guy- the Secretary of the Treasury?

The first 10 years of the euro was great because everything was going good in good economic times.

If that's correct, that would really signal these HOAs will be in trouble in coming months and years.If you're really determined to buy here, apply rental economics.

I think it should be obvious now that the economic situation we have gotten our country into is a much greater threat than any military in the world.

With all of the changes happening in the banking industry, once worthy buyers are now unable to purchase housing because of a lack of funds, or a lack of credit due to our economic downturn.

It's very clear that most people will keep voting for the dorks that helped create this mess, and the dorks will evidently hire the guys that made the problem to help "fix" it.I'd suggest an economic revolution.

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Though the 50% rule is quite good and convenient, I would rather project possible rents and expenses under different economic conditions (say expenses range from 40-60% or the property appreciated/depreciated from -5 to +5%, so that I can have a handle on the range of possible values.You are correct in that cap rates are not relevant in finding the market value of a SFR.