I recently closed on my 1st property in Cleveland and it has been a nightmare dealing with the property management company I hired. They haven't been able to rent it out claiming that I am asking for too much rent and...
Economic Update
(Monday, March 22, 2012)
The TV commercial used to say “When E.F. Hutton speaks everyone listens.” Well, E.F. Hutton is no more. Now we have the Federal Reserve. And when the Fed speaks, truly EVE...
Hello fellow investors,
I have an opportunity to purchase a large, 100+ unit mobile home park. The 28 acres it sits on is highly valuable land, the park is dilapidated, and the owners are behind on taxes. The...
... and by 89% in comparison to rents.Australia and Canada share the dubious prestige of having housing prices the most out of alignment with the rest of their economies.The Economist, "Global Housing Markets: Propert...
Ok- subject is euros. Greece and Portugal are kinda messed up. Now, Germany and France are threatening to depart the euro. IF this were to happen, is euro dead? Are we(the U.S.) going to loan (read- give away) money t...
We are living during the Cambrian explosion of “push a button” products and services. Push a button, get a divorce. Push a button, get a ride, watch a movie, deliver groceries and alcohol. I personally don’t see the d...
What are the odds all banks will put a pause on our investment loans? I’ve got two Freddie loans and seven loans through my credit union. I’ve got some reserves for this, but I could be out of a job soon myself and co...
So, I have been on the fence about making a weekly "Journal" about my progress in REI. But, I have decided to do it, and if people don't like it, I think it will be interesting to read in a few years. (for myself)
Bu...
Hello BP,I wanted to put this post out here as I have been reading many of the forums lately, and it seems that most real estate investors are quick to bring wholesalers to a negative light, and some really blast whol...
Even after months of planning, meeting with contractors, shopping for materials, etc., I still find it extremely challenging to get this project wrapped up and start renting units.
A little background...the property...