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real estate investment: Should We Build Something Now? - 11/04/11 12:12 AM
Should we build something now? by Bill Roberts
For the most part economic activity slows down during a recession. That is actually the definition of a recession: two successive quarters of decreased economic activity. There are various technical descriptions but this is good enough for our purposes. The economists are trying to tell us that the recession is over. Yeah, right!
Recessions always lead to recoveries, usually about 18 months later. But how long do depressions last?
The last time we had a depression it lasted over ten years. And if it hadn't been for WWII it might have gone on … (2 comments)

real estate investment: Does Donald Trump Know Real Estate? - 11/10/07 02:14 PM
Does Donald Trump Know Real Estate? by Bill Roberts
"When I first started out in Manhattan, everyone was saying what a terrible market it was, and if I'd listened to them, I would not be where I am today. There are always opportunities." Donald Trump.
Lately I have seen a lot of negative things written about real estate.
Everybody has some area of the real estate market to rail against. Too much inventory seems to top the list.
Do as Trump did, don't listen to them.
Ageless advice to investors is to buy when everybody else is selling. This is when you get the best deal. … (17 comments)

real estate investment: I'm Really Tired Of Hearing "Fraud" - 10/12/07 04:11 PM
I'm Really Tired Of Hearing "Fraud" by Bill Roberts
When people lose millions in the stock market because of market action, nobody is yelling "Fraud."
We're not talking about a particular stock, we're talking about the market.
A lot of what has happened in the real estate market is the result of market action.
It is about high risk scenarios, not-well-thought-out mortgage products, the un-warranted belief that the market only goes up, and the ill-timed actions of the Fed.
A well-respected Las Vegas Realtor® keeps saying "Fraud" whenever she sees a lot of foreclosures.
I don't think so.
Let me explain: I live in San Diego (350 miles … (22 comments)

real estate investment: If You Had Enough Money Would You Ever Work Again? - 10/06/07 10:40 AM
One Hit Wonder, part 2 by Bill Roberts
If you had enough money would you ever work again? This is a legitimate question for us in real estate development. It is quite possible to make enough money on one deal to take care of our needs for the rest of our lives. We call this a One Hit Wonder.
Wherever you are going in life you need to know your destination and have a map that shows you how to get there.
Your financial "life" is no different. Set a goal. It doesn't matter what your goal is but it would be better if … (30 comments)

 
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