Author Archives: Eric Amzalag

About Eric Amzalag

Eric Amzalag is a recent UCSB graduate w/ a degree in Business Economics and Accounting. Eric's passions are Real Estate, Software, and the Economy. He is an avid social media user, attempting to perfect the art of creating the online personal brand. He can be found on Twitter @EricAmzalag, at BiggerPockets, or Facebook and LinkedIN trying to share with students and citizens of the Southern California region.

Government Stimulus, government spending dont work – “Sham Economy” Discovered!

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

From A Paper Economy: Sham Economy Becoming Clearer With the Feds announcement yesterday and some other rumors it appears that we are officially entering the period whereby we realize what happens next. For over a year now we have been … Continue reading →

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99 week Jobless contributing to a 2.7% higher unemployment rate

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

At the beginning of summer a friend told me a story about an employee they had previously had. That employee left the business for a better job (caz the grass is always greener, y’know?). Anyways, The economy crashed a short … Continue reading →

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Inspiration from the GOP

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

From the Wall Street Journal:  Already, the GOP victors in last year’s gubernatorial contests are providing powerful contrasts to Mr. Obama’s policies. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell erased his state’s nearly $2 billion deficit without raising taxes. Facing a $13 billion … Continue reading →

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Building a Real Estate knowledge Encyclopedia, Vegas and no puke, and building a blog

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

I’ve been so busy these past few weeks I haven’t had a chance to write even 1 piece of original content. Blah. I’ve finally got some downtime at work so I’ll post a quick update on whats been going on. … Continue reading →

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Union raises last forever… But that is one expensive roof

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Eric Amzalag

From Mish’s Global Economic Trend Analysis: The police union in Bay Michigan has resorted to scare tactics threatening more violence and masked terrorists if the city suspends a handful of police officers. Please consider Billboard Protest of Police Layoffs in … Continue reading →

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