Hi everyone. This is just a question I have that I am hoping to spur some colorful discussion on. I wasn't sure where to stick this post, so into the general pot it goes! I was reading a book recently on economic hist...

Following a strong performance in June, single-family home sales soared into record-setting territory in July, leaping 23.0 percent year-over-year with 10,975 units sold – a record one-month sales volume;The Days on M...

I'm trying to narrow down to 1-2 focus markets for buy-and-hold SFR/small multi-family investments. I've come down to the following options and am curious about any feedback:1. Huntsville, AL 2. Memphis, TN (high crim...

Gary Keller is cautioning real estate agents to prepare for a downturn according to this Sunday's Austin American Statesman. Slowing sales, increased inventory in high priced homes, buyer fatigue with escalating pric...

Can you cash flow in today's economy in the Bay Area? I am thinking about whether or not to purchase rental properties now in the Bay Area or wait until the next downturn. Can you still get cash flow in today's econom...

My group just closed, September 20th, on a 6 family value add opportunity in the Chatham area.  It was a bit touch and go right before and during the closing.  On Wednesday the seller's attorney stated that we may hav...

Did you know that before the Great Depression and the stock market crash of 1929, there was a much small market downturn in 1927. It wasn't big news and still is unheard of today for one reason: no government involvem...

I came back from the summit and realized theres so much more I need to know about my market. How do each of you define demand? Are there reports you run with an agent, are there specific stats you pay attention to? ...

Hi All,I'm hearing from multiple sources that a potential economic downturn is likely to take place in the next term.  Everyone has a theory (China's recession, Brexit, cyclical nature of the market, etc.).I figure th...

Canada's been in trouble it seems with Buffett buying out their distressed mortgage holder, Home Capital Group. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/22/business/dealbo...But now there's some cracks that look like the count...