I'm all for fiscal conservatism (I really am), but those in power who have claimed to be fiscally conservative appear to either be lying or not very competent:

http://zfacts.com/metaPage/lib/National-Debt-GDP-L.gif

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Hi all,I'd like some input on a duplex I'm analyzing in Tacoma, WA.  It's on the northeast side of Joint Base Lewis McChord, and has been on the market for almost 50 days.  My thought is that the deal is okay, but not...

Not bad for one month:

$787 billion stimulus, now he wants $634 billion for healthcare and the House just approved a $410 billion pork spending bill.

$1.83 Trillion in his first month!

He still has 47 months to go...

What do you think of a syndicated apartment value-add strategy, slated for 4 years, with an IRR of 21% and an equity multiple of 2.0+, yet 0% cash flow in year 1? My two thoughts would be a) does that indicate anythin...

It is more important than ever to underwrite deals conservatively and stick to your numbers in today's market. The federal government printed so much stimulus money that society is paying the price of inflation. With ...

I usually factor 5-10% based on the property condition. Better to err on the side of conservatism, so if you're not sure, use 10%.

Marcus

I just got an appraisal back for a property I am trying to cash out refi.  I bought it for $100k and the appraisal came back at it being worth $210k but only worth $1000 a month in rent (the rental comps are nowhere n...

First, I have not done the full blown analysis on this offering because it was an offering that did not interest me overall- but I want to add the caveat that I have not run numbers and have not formed an opinion that...

If you want a clear definition of what American conservatism is and why the United States is the greatest country in the world, then you need to see this speech.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qtvtBGWgBc&feature...

Hi,Long time listener of the podcast, but fairly new to the community. My wife and I are completing our first project; 3ples converted into a 4plex in HOMA. Great cash flow property; rents cover mortgage/taxes, and we...