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Hey Guys - What are your bets on interest rates over the short term? Why?
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Given the uptick in the real estate market and strong demand for rentals, the concern I currently have is... are we making purchase decision based on the current strong rental demand, and eventually the tide will s...
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The global real estate market is expected to grow from $2,687.5 billion in 2020 to $2,774.5 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate of 3%. The transfer of wealth that occurs throughout real estate...
Hey guys.Do you think it is better to approach real estate as a business rather than an investment opportunity? Also what can be the the advantages and disadvantages to this approach? What advice would you give to som...
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I am listening to podcast 13 with Leon Yang and he made a comment that I would like expanded on. It is something I never gave much thought to but it does need thought. Over the last five years ago our government ha...
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On another thread there has been some discussion on buying silver. Since I have been wanting to buy but am unsure I thought I would start a different thread for that. Here is my question. I go online to a site like...
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The rules of investment of changed. The US dollar is at risk and the element of cash reserves essentially losing value should be beginning to factor into long term investment strategies. News and political affiliation...
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Hello All, If you click on my profile you will see I use the Stock Market to raise funds for my REI. I want to share some insight on trading your way to success. I cut my teeth on FOREX trading and moved to Stock Inve...
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Hello, my name is Lawson Berry and I reside just north of San Antonio. I am 18 years old and was introduced to bigger pockets from my good friend William James. I am a senior in high school and I will be attending Tex...
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I've been trying to learn the best way to track the next possible downturn and it sounds like from the experts it's going to be a huge devaluation of our currency instead of another subprime loan debacle. I was tryin...