by Rick Tobin | May 14, 2014 | Miscellaneous
At the beginning of 2014, many financial analysts predicted that interest rates were more likely to increase due to factors such as the “tapering” of Quantitative Easing and the higher rates of inflation. However, as we head toward the 2nd Half of 2014,...
by Rick Tobin | Mar 25, 2014 | Real Estate Investing Strategies
“The Four L Test” may help you simplify the complex world of real estate investing and finance. It’s a formula I’ve followed for years. Location Where is the property located? As the saying goes, real estate is really just about three things: “Location,...
by Rick Tobin | Feb 19, 2014 | Miscellaneous
I’m sitting here scratching my head and wondering how today’s reality of asset price booms, skyrocketing rental increases, and a sluggish U.S. economy makes any sense. How is it possible to have a Dow Jones index in the 16,000+ range when a high percentage of...
by Rick Tobin | Jan 8, 2014 | Miscellaneous
With the Federal Reserve’s ongoing statements that they may eventually “taper off” their Quantitative Easing (QE) investments in early 2014, mortgage rates have increased. QE is the financial policy of creating money out of thin air by way of our “fiat money”...
by Rick Tobin | Dec 4, 2013 | Miscellaneous, Real Estate Investing Strategies
As the famous cowboy, actor, and American humorist, Will Rogers, once said: “Buy land. They ain’t making any more of the stuff.” Finding and buying distressed land deals at significant price discounts is one of the most promising ways to help real...
