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I was checking the news updates on my phone when I saw a gentleman in my feed that I have come across several times over the years of doing CRE research. The video/article caught my attention by the title, "When Cap R...
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I'm from Seattle, which might be considered the hottest market in the nation (in terms of flipping, development, and appreciation). I know many others can relate in similar markets. I'm a little concerned about the ...
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Perhaps we will find out in the next couple of days one way or another if this will escalate further, what if Russia does invade Ukraine and the U.S. gets involved? Without going too deep, I am seeing speculation on a...
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We have concern over a Chinese economic slowdown, Greek default, Spain, Portugal, Ireland. A dysfunctional Congress, ineffective economic policy. How are you approaching investors to convince them to trust you and inv...
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Are we going to have a recession this year? Historically, every time we see low unemployment it is followed by a recessionNow we hit a 17 year low for unemployment rate, so what does that mean?So will it happen? Wha...
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A French Zillow-ish site (MeilleursAgents.com) has mapped out the buyer/seller ratio for its markets. They consider it a more reliable indicator of where the market is going than anything else.
Their rule of ...
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My attempt at a Click Bait title.Ok, it's time to make a prediction for next year. What will the world be like in a year from today? 12/13/2021. It's time to put it down in writing.
All topics are open...
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The 10 year yield is up to 1.28 from a low of .52 in august. The 30 year bond has a 2 in front of it for the first time in awhile. Combined with lumber, food, housing, gas, it’s obvious that inflation is beginning t...
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What does everyone think of 401k's, ROTH IRA's, etc? Would anyone cash in a 401k to pay off an investment property? Some doom & gloomers predict a 5000 dow by years end. Is it better to diversify with 401k and RE?...
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See the recent article in Fortune.Kyle Bass predicted the crash of 2008 and made big money shorting during this time.What do you think?