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Mortgage Rates, Real Estate

Sorry but 3.5% mortgage rates are not coming back; we’ll need to adjust

‘As the graphic shows, there’s only about half of whatever a ‘normal’ inventory for sale is nationwide right now. Economics 101 tells us less supply, equal demand means higher prices. Yes, I understand rates are high, and in my opinion going higher. And yes, that might take the marginal buyer out of the market for […]
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Property Llama makes rental spreadsheets obsolete

Do your rental spreadsheets look like this: If so, then here is your solution: One of the complaints I hear most often from the buy and hold property investors I cover is how their use of spreadsheets limits their analysis of a portfolio. Often only limited to one property per excel sheet, these investors […]
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Why is ROE (Return on Equity) so much more important than cashflow and appreciation?

Efficiency: ROE measures how efficiently your own invested capital is working for you in any given investment. High ROE indicates that your money is generating sufficient returns. Risk Assessment: We all love appreciation and cashflow. But by combining your analysis of ROE with these other two metrics, it’s easier […]
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Does a self directed IRA make sense for you?

In the ever-evolving landscape of retirement planning and investment, the Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SDIRA) has emerged as a powerful tool for individuals seeking to take control of their financial future. Colorado, known for its diverse landscapes and growing real estate market, provides a fertile ground for investors looking to capitalize on their SDIRAs. […]

Mortgage Rates Sorry but 3.5% mortgage rates are not coming back; we’ll need to adjust ‘As the graphic shows, there’s only about half of whatever a ‘normal’ inventory for sale is nationwide right now. Economics 101 tells us less supply, equal demand means higher prices. Yes, I understand rates are high, and in my opinion going higher. And yes, that might take the marginal buyer out of the market for […]

Real Estate Property Llama makes rental spreadsheets obsolete Do your rental spreadsheets look like this: If so, then here is your solution: One of the complaints I hear most often from the buy and hold property investors I cover is how their use of spreadsheets limits their analysis of a portfolio. Often only limited to one property per excel sheet, these investors […]

Real Estate Why is ROE (Return on Equity) so much more important than cashflow and appreciation? Efficiency: ROE measures how efficiently your own invested capital is working for you in any given investment. High ROE indicates that your money is generating sufficient returns. Risk Assessment: We all love appreciation and cashflow. But by combining your analysis of ROE with these other two metrics, it’s easier […]

Real Estate Does a self directed IRA make sense for you? In the ever-evolving landscape of retirement planning and investment, the Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SDIRA) has emerged as a powerful tool for individuals seeking to take control of their financial future. Colorado, known for its diverse landscapes and growing real estate market, provides a fertile ground for investors looking to capitalize on their SDIRAs. […]

Real Estate This AVM site, Homebot.AI kicks Zillow’s ass I’m learning how to use Homebot.AI. I find it substantially more robust than Zillow with respect to AVM (automatic valuation model). It allows you to tweak the home’s value by parameters you add. But this tool is much more than a pricing model. Since the Homebot.AI algo also scrapes mortgage data and public records, it […]

Real Estate The art of negotiation is subtle “Striking the Right Balance: Avoid Over-Negotiating in Your Real Estate Transaction” How I Can Help You as Your Real Estate Agent Introduction: Negotiating a real estate transaction is like mastering an art form, and it can make all the difference in the world when it comes to securing your dream property. In this blog post, […]