Articles written by Dr. David Phelps - Benzinga

How To Analyze A Real Estate Opportunity Like An Underwriting Pro

I’ve been investing in real estate for over four decades, and while I’ve learned a lot over that time, some of the most impactful lessons came not from my achievements but from my failures.

How Families Can Better Prepare for Economic Uncertainty

As reported, the state of our economy has evolved from “everything’s fine, and there’s no inflation” to “ok, there is inflation, but it’s just transitory,” to “well, yeah, of course, inflation is here, and it’s going to be here for a while,” most Americans are starting to wake up to the fact that we’re already facing a dire econo

Why the Economy Will Remain Weak for Far Longer Than Anyone Is Admitting

I stopped at a coffee shop a few days ago after returning from a meeting. I got my coffee and quietly sat down at a small table in the back corner. I opened up my laptop to begin digging into the due diligence on a property I was considering as an investment.

Why The Economy Is Actually Far Worse Than You're Being Told By The So-Called "Experts"

A lot of people have been surprised at the direction our economy seems to have suddenly taken, but they shouldn’t be. The signs have been right in front of us for anyone to see, but unfortunately, many Americans today lack the financial literacy to understand the data. That’s why I’ve been sounding the alarm for several years now.

What Is Inflation And How Does It Affect Your Financial Situation?

While the media and most Americans today are talking about how inflation is ravaging our economy lately, few truly understand what inflation actually is, how it works, and most importantly, how to adapt to minimize its adverse effects in their lives.