Economics Archives

What Is a Market Cycle? (+ How to Take Advantage of It)

What is a market cycle? What determines intrinsic value? According to The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks, one reason why securities’ prices can diverge from their intrinsic value is that investing markets undergo cycles. These are pricing fluctuations often driven by factors beyond the business fundamentals that determine intrinsic value. Below we’ll examine the origins of market cycles, their implications, and how investors can exploit them for their own gain.

How Does Real Estate Investing Work? A Beginner’s Guide

The Millionaire Next Door and Wealth Building

How does real estate investing work? What are the basic things you should know about investing in real estate? In The Book on Rental Property Investing, Brandon Turner addresses the basic principles you’ll need to know before entering the field of real estate. Particularly, you’ll need to know more about the financial approaches, benefits, and risks involved. Below we’ll break down what new investors should know about the business.

The 4 Real Estate Team Roles and Their Purposes

What are the essential roles in a real estate team? What’s the purpose of a real estate team? One of the first things to do when purchasing your first rental property is to surround yourself with the right people. In The Book on Rental Property Investing, Brandon Turner argues that the real estate team you choose lends consistency, integrity, and professionalism to your enterprise. We’ll cover the real estate team roles and their contribution(s) to your team.

Different Rental Property Types: Which Should You Choose?

What are the different rental property types to choose from? How valuable are each of these property types? Investors should consider what type of property they’re interested in renting. Each has advantages and disadvantages: The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner suggests considering things like maintenance needs, financing options, and competition when choosing what’s right for you. Below we dive into the various rental property types and what they bring to the table.

How to Find Investment Properties: 5 Tools to Use

How can you find investment properties? Will you have better luck finding them online or in person? If you already know what type of property you’re interested in, it’s time to nail one down. There are several methods to do this, such as searching through eviction records or using an online database. Discover how to find investment properties in five different ways.

The 3 Types of Lenders That’ll Help First-Time Investors

What types of lenders will help you finance an investment property? What’s the process of obtaining a loan? If you don’t have the cash on hand to buy properties outright, Brandon Turner states it’s essential to understand your leverage options. In The Book on Rental Property Investing, he examines three specific lender types: conventional, portfolio, and private. Keep reading to learn more about these types of lenders and how to get a loan.

Best Places to Invest in Real Estate: Factors to Consider

Where are the best places to invest in real estate? How does a neighborhood’s class affect property value? There are a few things to consider when choosing a rental property’s location. The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner claims that a neighborhood’s socioeconomic features, educational options, and accessibility are important features to consider. To figure out where you should buy your first investment property, keep reading.

The Problem With America’s Huge Cars: Car Bloat Explained

What is car bloat? Why do Americans tend to prefer huge cars? What are the negative consequences? Car bloat—a trend toward ever-larger vehicles—is taking over US roads, and it shows no signs of slowing. The trend of Americans buying bigger, heavier vehicles is amping up car prices and damaging the environment, public health, and roads. Let’s take a look at what led to car bloat and why it’s a problem.

10 of the Best Michael Lewis Books to Add to Your Shelf

What are the best Michael Lewis books to read? What does Lewis typically write about in his best-selling books? Known for his investigative nonfiction work on important events in financial history, Michael Lewis is the critically acclaimed author of multiple books. Lewis has even expanded beyond financial work by exploring inspirational figures and how they rose to success. Keep reading for the top 10 Michael Lewis books to get your hands on.

13 Books on Stock Trading Every Investor Should Read

Are you interested in buying and selling stocks? What are essential must-have books on stock trading? Stock trading involves buying and selling shares in various companies. To avoid potential risks, stock traders need to have a certain level of understanding of the financial market so they don’t end up losing money. We’ve compiled a list of the best books on stock trading to help you get started.