I have recently paid off my loans for my rental properties and I'm starting to accumulate cash (I took it out of the S&P 500 ETF when it was at 3300, now at 2300, predicting this massive stock drop would happen **...

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I found this very interesting article written by two Notre Dame university business professors. It is short and succinct but very interesti...

Hello, I am going into Real Estate Investing as a single. I plan on staying single, but sure need a few female voices to help me 'get a plan'/ check list. I live in CA, but hope to invest where I can, out of state is ...

I have organized what I believe to be some very valuable information and relationships about the economy and real estate, and will be posting updates about the San Francisco Bay Area marketplace here periodically. I s...

Ok - Looks like the NY Post called the election for Obama . . . seems like the rest of the nets are tiptoing around it. So, I'll stand behind the Post and call it for Obama.
[UPDATE - It is official - McCain is in ...

There aren't enough renters to build demand so prices are dropping. They're dropping so low that Landlords are choosing to keep the units vacant rather than fill them at reduced prices. In August, they warehoused over...

I've noticed a steady increase in the frequency of unsolicited mailers I receive offering my buy my house ("why worry about repairs, we'll buy you house as is, all cash, quick close" etc., etc.). I take this as a sign...

OK I am still coming to terms with the current administration.(and may not ever) But what do you think will happen here? Do you think it's likely that he will be re-elected? If no, please input on who you think will ...

With an eye to the future, should we really be buying in remote suburbs, or is that like investing in VHS rental shop in a digital age? I’m seeing what looks like a massive urbanization trend.I am a buy and holder. Ot...

There are obvious benefits to acquiring properties that have permitted work, but I want to see if anyone can explain why some folks allow unpermitted work. My curiosity includes how timeframes are affected, the listin...