Eric L.
Paying off government debt
I don't understand fully how we as investors might be affected if the government gets serious about paying off debt and actually does it.
Let's assume for a second that the government comes up with a plan to pay off...
Jarrod B.
Trump's Tax Policy and Purchase Timing
I wanted to get everyone's thoughts on the potential threats of a Trump presidency when it comes to the real estate market. I have seen other forums mention how he may end mortgage interest write offs as well as the p...
Account Closed
The Fed just dropped rates
The Fed just dropped rates. This is their thought process. Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in June indicates that the labor market remains strong and that economic activity has been ri...
Andrew Hogan
Are You Prepared for a Recession?
Shelter is a life essential and one of the last things people will sacrifice. That is why it’s critical to invest in tangible, institutional quality real estate assets that offer cash flow stability. Multifamily has ...
Cinque McKetty
3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home this Year
Finding the perfect time to buy a home is a challenge that requires research and a bit of luck. While timing the purchase perfectly might be desirable, the truth is the right time is a personal decision. As we enter 2...
David C.
Multifamily prices drop by 20% when interest rates go up by 1%
It’s generally thought that if interest rates go up, investors will demand a higher Cap Rate.
Assuming that’s true, if Cap Rates go from 4% to 5%, the math says price would have to go down by 20%.
Somehow I don’t se...
John Lyszczyk
Why is Lumber so Expensive? (Part 2 - Update)
Hello All,I thought this would be a good time to write a follow up post regarding the current state of rising lumber costs and the supply vs. demand issues the industry is experiencing. Below are a couple graphs that ...
Will Barnard
Fannie going bye bye??
The rumor on the block is that Fannie Mae could be no more in the near future.
My question to all BP Members is: IF this happens, what would it mean to us investors and how would it affect our business, be it buy and...
Greg R.
34% of of small retail businesses couldn’t make rent in April...
https://www.bisnow.com/nationa...Citing survey data from Alignable, 34% percent of small retail businesses couldn’t make rent in April, up 6 percentage points from February. Those surveyed cited: inflation, gas price ...
Maria G.
Inflation and rent raise
Hello,I was wondering how other investors are dealing with the inflation in terms of passing it on to their new leases? With an 11% of rental inflation rate in California, I feel it's too much to pass it on to my tena...