Bryan Hancock
50% Rule Of Thumb And (Hyper?)Inflation Hedging
Can you be a true believer in strict adherence to sourcing properties according to the 50% rule of thumb and also believe in the power of fixed-rate debt to provide a needed inflation hedge in the coming years? It se...
Ian MacLean
Expat exploring Florida options
Hi everyoneI am a South African moving to Grand Cayman for 18 months for work in December, and I am without a doubt planning to diversify into US real estate during my time there.I am currently considering Florida, as...
Jeff Tumbarello
FDIC had a trifecta on Friday
http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2009/pr09012.html
FDIC Approves the Payout of the Insured Deposits of MagnetBank, Salt Lake City, Utah
After an extensive marketing process, the FDIC was unable to find another f...
Richard Warren
US Bailout Funds Go To Foreign Banks
Why are bailout funds, essentially US taxpayer money, being paid to bailout foreign banks? So much for oversight and transparency. Why is this allowed?
Some banks on the list:
Deutsche Bank AG, Societe Generale,...
Steven Belter
Belize Property Investing
I'm currently an investor in the Wisconsin area, but am looking at investing in Belize. I am interested in Belize due to research I have done and the current market expanding. I'm wondering if anyone on Bigger Pockets...
Peter Davies
First Investment Property advice-Canada
hi forum members!I would like a chance at gaining something extra for retirement which is in the next 10-15 years and had my eyes on the rental investment market. There are a few properties which have ok- not bad cas...
Morgan Nilsen
help with negotiating with seller
about to make my very first deal, and im full of excitement. I spoke with the realtor and this is the sellers situation. Please give advice if u can on how i should proceed.Asking price is 225.000. Seller is an old la...
Justin Garrett
New to the Norfolk area
I currently live in Norfolk, VA I have two properties one located in San Diego and another in Kansas. I utilize a property manager for both properties. My townhouse in San Diego I purchased at the bottom of the market...
Janelle K. Eagle
The Duplex That Didn't Get Away | A San Luis Obispo Success Story
When I saw Jonathan's post in the Bigger Pockets forums, I was compelled to reach out. He had met a neighbor at an open house who teased the opportunity to purchase his home off market - THE DREAM! Jonathan was lookin...
Shai Buki
Return on Investments
whats the min. percent of ROI in a deal to be still called a good dealThis is annually of course