There has been no previous occasion for this kind of downturn of economic activity. Recessions or severe economic slowdowns are usually caused by the exchange between economic and/or financial differences during the p...

I continue to have arguments with close friends and colleagues about where rates are headed in the next year. And, while it's anyone's guess, I just continue to think that some investors are a little crazy/deluded to ...

I'm a real estate investor who buys beat up homes, fixes them and resells them. I plan on doing many homes in this area and I'm looking for my one go to guy who can rehab them for me in a quick and economical manner. ...

I am trying to determine the "economic anchor" of my market. An economic anchor is something that supports the local economy and is not going anywhere even during an economic downturn.Question: How many students have ...

During the COVID years, I know people were able to refinance rather quickly (3-6 months). How has that changed in 2023 (going into 2024)  considering the higher interest rates and economic inflation from late 2022 thr...

Couple quick points and then some feedback from the AZ Economic and Real Estate Analysis.
This is a look into the “fear based mentality” that some of my peers are operating from:
A startling survey result stated “th...

I hope to tap into the hive mind of the BP community to get recommendations for specific real estate books. I am an economics professor and I am developing an upper-level college course on Real Estate Economics. The e...

I’m purchasing an office building for $5+m in 2022 with plans to do a cost segregation study to take advantage of 100% bonus depreciation. I won’t be able to use all the depreciation immediately and it’s my understand...