On June 26th The General Motors Corporation (GM) common stock closed at approximately $11 per share. That’s the same price (adjusting for splits and dividends) that it closed on in December 1986, 22 years ago. GM has gone from being the largest market capitalized company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to the smallest. What […]

If an investor wants to buy residential property right now, should they opt for private houses, condominiums or multifamily? Each one has a good news/bad news list of characteristics. Which is best for the investor depends on finances, emotional preferences, and time. Following are summaries of the advantages and disadvantages of each.
From a management perspective, […]

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has advised clients to brace for a full-fledged crash in global stock and credit markets over the next three months as inflation paralyses the major central banks.
“A very nasty period is soon to be upon us — be prepared,” said Bob Janjuah, the bank’s credit strategist. The same person […]

The net operating income (NOI) of a property is calculated by subtracting the operating expenses from the income. Your first look at the income and expense numbers is compliments of the real estate broker with preparation by the seller. The real estate broker wants you to buy and the seller wants to sell (at their […]