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Hey guys, I wanted to ask the experienced MF investors the following (from an economic cycle standpoint)-When does the cap rate of a local neighborhood/market change? What are the economic factors which affects the ca...
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During the stagflation era (1973-1982) when interest rates were sky high, prices were rising due to a weaker and weaker dollar, and and wages weren't rising to match, how did investors make money? What strategies did ...
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Hey everyone!BP has just released my latest book: RECESSION PROOF REAL ESTATE INVESTING.It is all about how the economy works (starting with the very basics and working up from there), economic cycles and how we as r...
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Hey everyone, I am new to BP forums and was wondering if anyone has any advice on buying in the seller-friendly market. I am active duty and looking to use my VA loan on a property in the Northeast DC area, but given ...
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Is there any findings on the accuracy of Zillow Home Value Forecast?For example last year Zillow said Dallas will appreciate and this year I am reading that it has appreciated a lot compared to other cities.I am looki...
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So the 30yr mortgage rate went from 3.93% to 4.46% over the weekend! Holy cow!
Could that be the reason Mortgage rate applications fell 3%?
It would make sense!
How do you feel this will affect REI? Buying and Hol...
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Newbie here. In doing some of the reading here on the site, I ran across this graphic. http://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Real-Estate-Cycle1.png
I realize that there a multiple versi...
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I was thumbin thru the paper today and noticed that gas here in Houston was up to $2.99 per gal. for unleaded. My question is:
What are some of you doing to offset these astronomical prices? All suggestions appreci...
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The gravitational pull of interest rates according to Warren Buffett. How does this affect housing prices? must watch video for real estate investors. click here for video of Buffett discussing interest rates
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Introduction
Dear Bigger Pockets members.
I'm a long time listener and hopefully have an interesting situation for you to ponder.
I've lived my entire life in London, England up until November 2020 when I immigrate...