Understanding the Four Stages of the Real Estate Cycle
The real estate market operates in cycles, experiencing periods of growth and decline. These cycles can vary in duration and intensity across different markets. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the four main stages of the real estate cycle and highlight additional factors that influence these stages. Moreover, we will explore various […]
Invest now or wait for better deals later?
It is no secret that rising interest rates are causing massive pain for the US Economy. The Federal Reserve is on a mission to curb inflation and is willing to put the economy into a severe recession to achieve its goal. They want to architect a “soft landing” but are pushing rates “fast and furious .”
How to “winterize” your portfolio now with the possible recession on the horizon
Spring Season is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere, but the economic weather is not getting warmer. Instead, it is looking more volatile now with both raging high inflation dominating media headlines and the quiet talk of an upcoming recession. The FED was sound asleep at the steering wheel for too long, but […]
What is a better investment: private equity real estate syndication or REIT?
Folks from all walks of life want to improve their families’ financial standing through investing. However, there are so many investment vehicles available to investors that it is not uncommon to confuse similarly sounding investments, as well as the risks and benefits that they offer. I unpack two such investment type, as well as the […]
Investment Quadrant: How to Make Better Real Estate Investment Decisions
What is the investment quadrant? To get started, let us take a look at the quadrant first. There are two important things to remember to better understand the investment quadrant. First, the quadrant is split horizontally in two halves – we have the quadrants 1 and 2 on the upper half and the quadrants 3 […]
How to Take Advantage of Tax Saving Strategies as Real Estate Investors
Introduction: Tax Strategy vs. Tax Compliance I’m always on the lookout for ways to help Real Estate Investors take advantage of tax saving strategies — but before I get into the strategies themselves, I think it’s extremely important to note that any investor attempting to save on their taxes should build a solid foundation for […]
Financial Outlook into 2021 based on Podcast Interview with Frances Newton Stacy
Recently on the Big Mike Fund podcast, Mike had the honor of speaking with Frances Newton Stacy, Director of Portfolio Strategy at Optimal Capital. Frances has appeared on many major networks such Fox Business, Yahoo, CBS, and Bloomberg sharing her financial expertise. Frances shared her thoughts with Mike on the financial outlook post-election, and what […]
December 2018 Newsletter
In the December Issue Four End-of-Year Financial Strategies for Every Investor Three Investment Strategies to Reduce Your Tax Liability in 2019 How to Maximize Your Donations This Holiday Season End of Year Financial Planning: A Look at Your 2018 Investment Portfolio We want to wish everyone a Happy Holidays this season from everyone here at […]