Last week I was having a conversation with my dad about retirement. Like most people, the majority of his retirement investments are done via his 401k. I came away from that conversation thinking, “If I was in his pos...

Bringing this topic up with hopes that people with more insight could pitch in and provide insight or personal opinions/experiences from all parts of US or even the world. I acknowledge that this post will upset a lot...

I got this email today in my business email address which I only advertise in my sig here at BP:

From Melinda Mendez

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“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” So goes the old saying, but that doesn’t stop people from trying: from pundits to analysts to salesmen, many make grand projections about the future...

I hate to use the term "bubble", but it seems the RE prices in the Gatlinburg market have gone parabolic.  It appears that the income yields still support the prices, but what is the saturation point?   For example, t...

The Leading Index of Economic Indicators has been a pretty good indicator of a decline in economic activity, since it was published. The index uses nonfarm payroll employment, the unemployment rate, average hours work...

Be careful out there people. Whether this is day one of the bubble popping or we have a few months left, everyone needs to reevaluate their holdings and future plans. The evidence is everywhere. Housing prices are qui...

I just started my first direct mail campaign. I would like to know what to expect so I don't get discouraged. My research finds that it usually takes multiple mailings to get a response rate and that rate is about...

I'm just posting this as a warning for newbies.  Obviously, no one can predict the future and no one knows what's going to happen next year, the year after, etc.  But most apartment markets are at or near the peak in ...

Anyone find it hard to find a good commercial agent? I  recently have decided to switch my business from flipping and small holds, and attempt to buy bigger multifamily and commercial. However I    am finding it very ...