Laurent Meyer
economic crisis 2020
17 March 2020 | 20 replies
Industries that are well suited to remote working, finance and technology are examples, should be less impacted.In response to stock market volatility we see a flight to safe assets and that is why the entire US Treasury yield curve is below 1%, something that has never happened before.Some of the impacts to the real estate business model will be:-higher unemployment amongst tenants in impacted industries-lower financing costs-likely greater challenges with equity financing as investors ‘freeze’ in the face of uncertainty or are reluctant to liquidate stock holdings that have fallen dramatically in order to fund real estate investments-cap rates - downward pressure from lower interest rates (cap rates tend to be a spread over treasuries), upward pressure as debt and equity financing become less available (less buyers in the market)I think the greater concern is the oil price war given it is a fight that the US does not have direct influence over.We are at the end of an approx 12y bull market so some kind of correction is healthy long term, even if it is painful short termHere are some additional insights into how you might want to position yourself at this time:Focus on the right asset – I like the multifamily asset class because multifamily real estate is popular during times of uncertainty because during these times, people prefer renting and because it is valued intrinsically it is less prone to large swings in sentiment which can impact the value of single-family homes.Diversify your Portfolio – real estate has low correlation to stocks and bonds and this makes it a hedge against the stock market.
Johnny L.
Mortgage Rates Are Low. My Chances Of Retiring Are High?
11 March 2020 | 7 replies
Long amortization periods on fixed loan products combined with compound interest on investments is probably your best bet at maintaining an inflation resistant nest egg.
Adam Oliver
Where to invest the $100 in my fidelity IRA account
12 March 2020 | 10 replies
@Scott Jensen i put it into Fidelity total stock index
Robert Ferrar
Deal Analysis: Multi-Family (Easton, PA)
11 March 2020 | 9 replies
There isn't any lawn to maintain for what I can tell and based on owner discussions.Trash: $980/yearAdmin Fees: I have not added anything in this category.
Rene M.
First home is most expensive home in the Neighborhood
17 March 2020 | 19 replies
Escpecially considering Corona, stock markets, etc.
Billy Barnes
Need help financing a deal; all advice welcome.
10 March 2020 | 7 replies
Lower price, easier to maintain.3.
Richard Biagini
Anyone have Experience as an agent with eXp Realty in MA?
11 March 2020 | 10 replies
Just makes sense at the end of the day, opportunity to earn stock, diversify, cloud based, etc.
Terrence Malloy
REI Newbie Accepting DC Job Offer & Looking to House Hack
10 March 2020 | 2 replies
Less than one tenth of one percent of the metro areas housing stock are multis.
Aaron Ta
What's happening with Rental property interest rates right now ?
10 March 2020 | 2 replies
Hi Despite the 50 basis point drop from the fed earlier this week, I noticed a few lenders mentioned the rental property rates went up because of the uncertainty with the corona virus and the stock market.
David Nacco
Mobile Home Park Investors, Where do I Start?!
2 April 2020 | 7 replies
So knowing the area lot rents helps with income and expenses related to the park infrastructure are important; maintaining roads, grounds, amenities (pools, clubhouses, etc).