So I think the good news around real estate is only going to continue for some time to come.  I believe we could see 5%-10% appreciation between now and 18-36 months on a national level and much more in local markets ...

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...

Economic Update(Monday, December 7, 2020)
Everyone keeps asking when will Congress pass a new stimulus package that our economy so desperately needs? The good news is that Congress is once again considering severa...

Apparently surging violent crime, massive tax hikes and insolvent public pensions are bad for attracting new residents...who knew? On the other hand, 364 days of sunshine per year, minimal crime, brand new infrastru...

I am looking for a new credit card. I have a nearly perfect credit score. I'm just wondering which card to get. I've been told to avoid cards that have annual fees and look for a card with high cash back rewards. I no...

We expect to soon do a 1031 exchange. It will be our first one ever and don't know much of the details involved. We would appreciate recommendations of 1031 Qualified Intermediaries that have worked for you. We have h...

A record number of consumers surveyed by Fannie Mae say they expect mortgage rates to keep falling over the next 12 months — a “significant shift” in consumer expectations that could free many homeowners from the mo...

Hi BP fellow members. I started investing in RE inOctober 2013 and have 3 long term buy and hold properties I rent out. They are doing well and will keep buying these however I would love to try the vacation rental ro...

(Updated since 2012)Everyone will be shocked at the much higher prices by 2022-2024. Gains will be higher in the better areas. What can actually drag the “gains” are the stagnant areas that will never go up. Don’t inv...