Andrew Syrios, Author at Boston Real Estate Investors Association

Mastering Communication: The Key to Navigating Real Estate Challenges

Mastering Communication: The Key to Navigating Real Estate Challenges In the intricate world of real estate, where every transaction can resemble a tightrope walk, effective communication emerges as an indispensable tool for success. Whether you are a seasoned real estate agent, a first-time homebuyer, or an investor juggling multiple properties, the ability to communicate clearly, […]

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Unraveling 2008: The Real Estate Collapse Explained

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Title: Unraveling 2008: The Real Estate Collapse Explained Introduction The year 2008 marked a watershed moment in global economic history as the real estate market collapse rippled through financial systems, triggering a worldwide recession. The repercussions were profound and left an indelible mark on economies, businesses, and individuals across the globe. Understanding the roots of

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Iran Conflict: Unraveling Global Economic Stability

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Iran Conflict: Unraveling Global Economic Stability The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has long been a focal point of international attention, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran is a significant contributor to global economic volatility. As tensions ebb and flow, the world watches closely, wary of the potential repercussions on global economic stability. This

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The Worrying Economic Fallout of the Iran Conflict

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In This Article Whenever war breaks out, the most important consideration by far should always be for the people who are killed or wounded in the conflict. Economic considerations are, and should always be, secondary. However, it’s still important to understand what is likely to happen if the conflict between Israel and Iran continues, especially

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Revisiting the 2008 Financial Crisis: What Actually Caused the Real Estate Market to Melt Down

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In This Article Not long ago, we appeared to be staring into the abyss of a recession. Goldman Sachs had put the odds of a global recession in 2025 at 60%, although it has now dropped that estimate to 35%. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis concluded that GDP in Q1 2025 decreased 0.3%, although

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Why Communication is So Important in Real Estate—Especially When Things Go Sideways

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In This Article What is the most likely reason a doctor is sued for malpractice (other than screwing up a procedure, of course)? One might think it had something to do with not being thorough enough, so a good number of doctors have gotten in the habit of ordering extra tests and procedures and the

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The Dangers of Action-Faking and Hustle Culture

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In This Article Back in 2011, I attended a conference on buying multifamily properties, and at one point, a speaker asked the audience to hold up their hand if they owned any investment properties. (I should stress that this was a seminar about buying multifamily properties, not about how to get started in investing). Only

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The Myth of Cash Flow

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In This Article One dead giveaway that a real estate influencer is really more of a fake guru is an overemphasis on cash flow. Sure, it’s not as big a giveaway as having multiple clips of said “influencer” partying on the beach in what ostensibly is an educational video on real estate investment. But overemphasizing

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A Short History of Public Housing in the United States

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In This Article Housing affordability (or the lack thereof), as well as public housing, were major issues in the last presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris planned to build three million new housing units while effectively punishing corporations with large portfolios of single-family homes through various policy proposals. Some activists want to go even further.

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Immigration Policies Have Helped Boost Your Property Values—But Not Without a Cost

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In This Article Immigration is a particularly contentious issue these days. It came in second amongst Republicans and fifth overall as the most important issue for voters in the 2024 election. (Unsurprisingly, the economy came in first.) Immigration itself, however, is a broad term and can really be split into (at least) three subgroups: high-skilled

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