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Christopher Thornberg is back with Bruce Norris discussing recent CEOs being fired or leaving financial firms, past bubbles vs. current real estate bubble, bond ratings, affordability issues in real estate, Super SIV fund, how real estate will change consumer spending, how foreclosures will effect prices, foreclosures in some of the most respected and stable financial institutions, possible bank solutions, what rental markets will do in the coming years, and why banks will have a hard time if they set bad precedents.

Bruce Norris is joined by Chief Economist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Jack Kyser.

In this interview, Mike Cantu talks about his plans for this cycle, how people without great wealth can participate in this cycle, why attitude is everything, working with Realtors, Mike’s criteria for properties, favorite target rentals, auctions, his long-term strategy, rentals in a down market, and how Mike does not use property managers.

Bruce is joined by one of California’s most savvy and experienced real estate investors, Mike Cantu.

Bruce is joined by Rick Sharga for a follow up interview after having spoken in March about the current market situation. Rick discusses how RealtyTrac counts foreclosures, how rapidly foreclosures are growing, upcoming auctions, the liquidity crunch, foreclosures and their impact on prices, how the White House is trying to help with the new IRS bill, and which states are seeing the worst of it all.

Bruce Norris is joined once again by Aaron Krowne who is the webmaster behind The Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter. Bruce and Aaron discuss the overall economic health of the United States, what real estate could do to unemployment, recession, who has the power to fix the problems, and if stagflation is possible.

Bruce Norris is joined by Aaron Krowne who is the webmaster behind The Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter. Bruce and Aaron discuss Aaron’s background, how he got interested in the mortgage industry problems, and why approximately 160 lenders have seen their doors close or are no longer operate on their own. You might be surprised to find out that only 30% of the lenders on his list are subprime. While employment numbers have been historically good, find out what industries will ultimately be effected.

Bruce Norris is joined once again by Donna Bauer, The NoteBuyer™. Donna and Bruce discuss California law and note buying, short sales, restructuring debt, seller carry back and why you should be VERY careful about seconds. Donna also shares one of her favorite success stories.

Bruce Norris is joined by Donna Bauer better known as The NoteBuyer™. Listen as they discuss the concept of note buying and how Donna got started in the business. Learn what states are the most progressive, the general parameters for buying notes, and some important mistakes not to make if you’re just beginning.