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I know many don't really care about banking situation in our country. A couple sobering thoughts for those paying any attention.
1.http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/283688 FDIC lost money for first time since 1991...
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I’m a new investor looking to buy a STR in the Gatlinburg area. One of my hesitations is knowing what will happen to demand during a recession. The STR market in Gatlinburg seems solid now, but how did it hold up duri...
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Hi all,I am one of those who think there is never a “bad” time to buy real estate, but there are very difficult times. I have always thought that the key to real estate wealth is through long term appreciation. With ...
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LOL. not really. A YouTube guru I had followed, MeetKevin, recently announced he is stopping his channel. He's sold almost all his stocks and is starting to sell real estate. He thinks there will be a major crash in...
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How does one go about determining the highest and best use of a particular piece of real estate? I purchased a 10 acre tract in non-restricted, non-zoned area on a rather popular road connecting two rural cities jus...