Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 26, 2011
Real estate is a great investment, because as Teddy Roosovelt once said “you should buy land; they’ve stopped making it.” But like any good investor, you need to realize a few important points before jumping into the often confusing real estate market. Real estate is a highly localized investment.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
It seemed reasonable to devote a greater portion to real estate, in order to further diversify our portfolio. We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. We remain diversified in our portfolio and the property has regained it’s value from the ‘great recession’ downturn.
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Buy crowdfunded real estate If you’re interested in investing in real estate but don’t want to do a lot of the heavy lifting (management, repairs, handling tenants and more), then another option is using a crowdfunding platform to invest in property. Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 11, 2011
Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. Our alternate income streams include an inherited IRA, real estate rental income and dividends/interest from investments. In 2010, my company was just preparing to do their first round of recession related layoffs. Remember to include taxes as an expense.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 9, 2013
SolarCity’s standing focus is on providing solar infrastructure to a broad range of property- including both commercial and residential real estate. Green Investing Tips: How To Place Your Dollar In Conscious… With our national recession seeming to lift ever so slightly, many Americans are curious about the best means to invest.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 30, 2013
We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. When Buy & Hold Works and When It Doesn’t Things to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate The 4 Biggest Myths about the Stock Market Investing with the Santa Claus Rally A Major Problem with the Modern Day Stock Market.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
If property values decline abruptly or a recession occurs , the lender could reduce your credit line, freeze it or even demand immediate repayment in full. The average mortgage holder now has $299,000 in equity , up from $274,000 at the end of 2022, according to ICE Mortgage Technology, a real estate data analysis firm.
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