John Carbone
Gas prices and economy
Gas prices are really starting to accelerate with the national average at $3.40, which is historically very high. Oil is only just over $80 a barrel, and I believe $150 a barrel was the ATH several years ago. GDP only...
Dale Osborn
Safety of savings on deposit
I do not know about you, but with all the troubles you read about concerning Bank of America it makes you wonder if your money is safe with them. If I had any funds in their bank - I would take it out as fast as possi...
James Ayers
Need help with potential problem tenants for a brand new landlord
We're very excited! Today my wife and I just signed the papers to take ownership of our very first investment property; a duplex in Keizer Oregon (a suburb of Salem). Thanks to this wonderful community and all you w...
Matt Mulvihill
Tips for learning my market?
Hi everyone! I am wondering what are some resources, preferably free, to get market data for the area I work in? I have lived in Charlotte for 14 years so I know school districts, the different areas, age of certain a...
Robert Fowler
Thoughts on this seller finance deal?
My realtor turned me on to a property with seller financing.The seller wants $465,000 and a 20% down payment. It sound like the terms are wildly flexible and I could potentially structure a deal where I cashflow $1200...
Donald Williams
With the new rules can you send out solicitations for private RE Investors?
What can't you say when soliciting for Investors under the new rules. I heard you can't say things like guaranteed returns but you can say fixed returns of 10%. What else can you say?Thanks
Steven Roberts
Outlook in Commercial Real Estate & Economic Forecast 2024
Potential good news from the CBRE forecast for commercial real estate.
Executive Summary
U.S. GDP increased by 3.3% on an annualized basis in Q4 2023, handily surpassing expectations of 2%.Strong growth was accomp...
Joseph Kline
Buying property in Brazil
Hello all, I am new to posting on the forums but I have been reading for awhile. My current situation is one of a beginning investor looking for opportunities in various different places. My wife is from Sao Pualo Bra...
Tamarra Banks
What to put on my first business card?
Newbie here trying to get as much as possible right from the beginning.I want to start networking and need to know what should i put on my business card. What words should be used that could make me stand out from oth...
Jason Lee
When Will We Hit Bottom?
When does everyone think the market will start dropping and for how long? I work in the San Diego Market, and we haven't seen any sales comps yet to support depreciating prices. I believe that since interest rates are...