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Correct me if there are things I'm missing, but here is why I think this situation is different for multifamily than any other recession.
This is not like any other economic crisis because the gov
immediately deci...
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Economic Update
(Monday, July 13, 2020)
Not since the 1960s has the United States experienced social upheaval like it is experiencing today. We have protests, an upcoming national election, and a massively divide...
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Today there was an article on CNBC stating that Pimco's Bill Gross believes the MAX future returns in the stock market will be 5% per year. URL: http://www.cnbc.com/id/45474748
Just wanted to hear what everyone think...
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Economic Update
(Monday, October 19, 2020)
At its core, real estate is a people business, and being kind to people is a business approach that never goes wrong. Being kind builds a positive image. It earns trust...
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Who are my opportunity zone experts? I have an opportunity to invest in a building/business in an opportunity zone in my hometown. I have some stocks to sell in early 2019 which will fund the purchase. How do I note t...
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Economic Update
(Monday, February 15, 2021)
I was never a big believer in “Herd Immunity” until now. The term “herd immunity” represents a hypothetical threshold of our population that needs immunity to the coron...
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Economic Update
(Monday, May 10, 2021)
Are you making love less? I thought so. Apparently you’re not alone. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the number of babies born in the U.S. dropped by ...
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How are you Super and Angel Hosts thinking about the next 3-5 years? I follow many well-respected economists and am convinced a recession is coming (or is here) and the questions are how long and how bad. I know the s...
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I'm new to this, so I apologize in advance if I miss something basic. I'm just trying to understand the best way to value a commercial property. I just read an entire book that talked about CAP rates, and now I'm fi...
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Economic Update
(Labor Day Edition)
This crazy bizarre year will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most challenging times of our lives. A worldwide pandemic, social distancing, facemasks, a recession, histori...