Does anyone have a crystal ball? Apparently, mine is broken. As this crazy real estate market moves up and down at a fever pitch, it becomes evident no one can see the future. Of course, we all know this, but we love guessing what may happen. Today’s consensus is that we are currently in a …
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As we enter a new year of real estate investing, we are getting mixed signals. If you are reading the latest from the media, real estate predictions for 2023 change from one minute to the next. One day, a recession is headed our way. The next, we have already had a recession, and the very …
Up, Down or Sideways; Real Estate predictions for 2023 Read More »
When I was 8, I became a Boy Scout, and the Boy Scouts Motto was, “Always Be Prepared.” I’ve always taken this motto to heart. Anyone who knows me knows there are very few times I don’t have all my bases covered, particularly when it comes to real estate investing. The financial and real estate …
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As always, real estate markets can be volatile. And 2022 hasn’t been any different. We entered the year with a red-hot market, maybe the hottest in US History. Most homes were sold within just a few days on the market. Moreover, virtually every home sold brought the asking price or more for cash or with …
unrealistic sellers and picky buyers In Today’s Real Estate Market Read More »
I learned a precious lesson from a seasoned investor back in 2008. When the market starts changing, there is a flight to quality, and you want to own quality assets. Don’t ignore the tried and true principles that make long-term real estate valuable. It’s evident that the market has begun to change over the last …
Everyone is talking about when the market will drop. First, let’s look at what has been happening. Real estate has always been a great investment vehicle for many investors because there are many different ways to invest. You can do it passively or actively. You can fix and flip properties, wholesale them, develop properties from …
Dealing with supply chain issues and rising labor costs continues to be necessary as we near the end of the first quarter, and there seems to be no end in sight. Real estate investors who are also rehabbers by trade are a combination of general contractors and investors. You need to hone the necessary skills …
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I love it when I hear people say, “this market will never go down” or “it’s different this time.” Like many, I’ve learned the hard way that it’s nearly impossible to time a real estate downturn. Up or down, there are always opportunities to make money. Unfortunately, as some have been predicting, it appears there …
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