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Scott Bessent has officially taken the reins as the 79th Treasury Secretary, and his plans are already making waves. Known for his sharp financial expertise, Bessent has introduced an ambitious “3-3-3” economic pl...
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Do you think it is wise to invest in real estate markets where there is a high dependency on oil production?
The housing market may be down, making homes more affordable, however unemployment may be going up due to l...
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Considering that Newsom is new Governor of California, how will he affect the Real Estate market in Bakersfield CA with the new plans he has to cut oil production? Will it be a great time to buy or no?
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According to this story you lead the nation in the job market. Yahoo StoryThanks be to fracking.Nothing like a few jobs to drive housing. @Mark Ferguson this should make your empire all that more valuable.
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No. It might for a short time, but oil has fallen from $115 to $49, companies are already cutting back on projected production spending. They will cut back more unless oil suddenly rallies. In four of these states,...
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With Europe looking more and more like it is sliding into recession, the surging dollar and the Saudis not cutting back on their much cheaper to produce crude oil production, there is a potential for the fracking boom...
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Hello, Bigger Pockets community. I would appreciate some expert, experienced landlord advice from you all. This property was new when the tenant moved in three years ago. Shame on me for not doing a proper...
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What a time we are living in. Just as we are emerging from the...
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Hello All, What a week right!?! Although it really isn't that different from any other week, there are some trends to identify and account for. Solly's Weekly Update is made from all the questions on BP as well as som...
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I was curious about what everyone's thoughts were on Oil and Gold.
With Gold around $800/ounce and Oil around $100/barrel . . . is there any stopping these commodities?
How high do you think they will go and why?