By Scot Aubrey When Summer hits, I look forward to slipping on my waders, stepping into a river, and casting my fly rod in search of that trophy fish. But before I do, I always go through a list of things to prepare me for success. I check the local regulations and consult the local guides and experts to see where...
By Jeffery S. Watson An oft-repeated phrase in many of the circles in which I work is “your net worth is your network” (or vice versa). Over the last few months, I have seen that come to fruition in a greater and more exciting way than ever before! Some of the people I consider to be dear colleagues in the real...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Pending Home Sales Fall 7.1% in August The National Association of Realtors is reporting that pending home sales fell 7.1% in August, 2023. Click here to read more. NAR’s Yun Says Mom & Pop Investors...
By Brad Beckett The Visual Capitalist says there’s an old saying: everyone thinks that they’re middle-class. However, they say that many of them are actually in the top 1%. Citing data from SmartAsset, today's graphic illustrates hoe much household income is needed in each state to be part of this exclusive club. As always, stay safe and have a Happy Friday!!!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Congress avoids shutdown, reauthorizes NFIP… for now With the midnight deadline looming, Congress passed an 11th hour spending bill led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif). The measure provides federal funding through Nov. 17, at which point new legislation will be required to keep the government up and running. SEC charges Deutsche Bank subsidiary with AML, ESG violations A subsidiary...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Existing-Home Sales Down 0.7% in August The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 0.7% in August to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million (down 15.3% year...
Disqualifiers - go! (by CJ [FL]) Posted on: Aug 23, 2023 11:39 PM Please tell me your disqualifying characteristics or the standards you expect of applicants. What written ( or unwritten) criteria do you use when vetting an applicant. How about these topics: petit theft, dui, stalking, etc. Give me the requirements that you use that you feel have enabled you...
By Brad Beckett It's one of the most basic investing principles and might have been the first one you learned - it's the "Rule of 72." The "rule" is the classic shortcut that estimates how long it takes to double your money. Today's graphic from the Visual Capitalist takes the rule of 72 shortcut and uses the more precise logarithmic formula...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website Consumer Price Index Up 3.7% Year Over Year The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was up 0.6% in August, 2023. The all...
By Jeffery S. Watson Dear Investor, Occasionally, I have a conversation like this with a real estate investor. They express regret over the fact that they can’t turn back time and take advantage of opportunities that no longer exist. Well, good opportunities do still exist, but they are hard to find (see the email I sent out last week on how to...