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We all know the saying, “what goes up must come down.” We also know that the real estate market is cyclical. Historically, real estate cycles have lasted 8-9 years. However, we have been experiencing property values g...
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Just who does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) protect? Everyone feels it is their own savings that is being protected. Not so! The FDIC is actually set...
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Is anyone interested in looking at our airbnb listings and recommending what we might be able to improve in our offerings?https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2997125?adults=12&chi...https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4630816?l...
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Hello BP!I have an opportunity to purchase an 8 family apartment building in Wisconsin from a family friend. The owner owns the property free and clear and is looking to retire from the business. The owner said he is ...
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The 2 basic reasons we buy real estate, according to conventional wisdom, are: 1.To protect buying power2.To increase buying powerHowever, it has been well documented that RE does not outpace inflation. Check out this...
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Has anyone come up with strategies or ideas of what they would do differently if Biden wins the election?
Will property taxes increase? Would you sell or buy properties? Hoard cash or buy assets? Borrow more or pay...
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Well a few weeks ago I wrote about a window of investment opportunity. The forecast appears fortuitous? Or somewhat accurate.. In the past 10 days I've had no less than six clients get pre qualified for a potential pr...
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My worst loss was $100,000 trading foreign exchange. I made $100,000 one year then lost $200,000 the next.
My worst real estate deal I lost about $25,000 on. Paid too much, rented to dirt bag tenant for way...