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Economic Update
(Monday, March 22, 2012)
The TV commercial used to say “When E.F. Hutton speaks everyone listens.” Well, E.F. Hutton is no more. Now we have the Federal Reserve. And when the Fed speaks, truly EVE...
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First, I love my real estate cash flows and the opportunity they have provided for my family...but I am curious how you all feel about this. The local and federal government is tightening their grip on Real Estate acr...
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Hello everyone,
My question is about the pros and cons of investing in an opportunity zones. Could someone sprinkle a little bit on this topic?
Thank you so much in advance.
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Having been around since the very early 80's, I've seen a few real estate cycles. I'll freely admit that I did not foresee the extent of the recent collapse. I saw a decline/correction coming, beginning in 2003 - wh...
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As I had to move quickly and give 30 days notice, I paid the October rent and gave notice I was leaving, keeping the utilities in my name. New renters were found in ten days and moved in on October 15th. The landlord ...
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Privlo is a new lending platform that connects homeowners who can’t qualify at the bank, with private money lenders. But once the website actually launches, will Privlo be in compliance with new regulations under t...
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So we all know that as property managers we rely heavily on the major listings site. The problem is they know this too. With that a lot of change has occurred across these platforms with some people being able to capi...
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Many are discussing how to capture opportunity in Houston. Many fortunes will be made and lost in the aftermath of Harvey. My career has placed me in positions to help create win-win scenarios for families and busines...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Indio.
Purchase price: $356,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Bought a 3/2.5 SFR on a gold course next to where the Coachella and Stag...
When we are little we say to others….”When I grow up I want to be a….” Doctor LawyerBankerPresidentEtc.Then when we grow up, we realize that in order to be all the above we need to have a plan. We just don’t happen to...