March 21st, 2012
When a real estate investor thinks of asset protection the LLC is the first entity that typically comes to mind. As it should because the LLC is the primary defense for investors from lawsuits stemming from harm associated with real estate. Read the rest of this entry “
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March 2nd, 2012
Renters often believe the landlord is liable for everything that happens on the property–including any damage to their personal belongings. But this is not always the case.
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February 8th, 2012
Sometimes there is more to a pleasant park than meets the eye. In fact, on some occasions you may actually lose value in a property if the recreational area is poorly policed or badly maintained.
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May 31st, 2011
The economy is starting to improve but the housing market has yet to show any significant signs of recovery, which has homeowners nervous. Home prices are hovering near their recession lows, hit in April 2009, according to the latest Case-Shiller home-price report. It’s a buyer’s market and by many projections, it won’t shift to a seller’s market for a good year or more.
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May 27th, 2011
A wave of foreclosures is forcing down home prices in most major U.S. cities. But economists and real estate agents are noticing what they call a key first step for any housing recovery: a drop in the glut of homes for sale in markets hit hardest by foreclosures.
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May 20th, 2011
If your frustrated with the lack of opportunities that have not come your way, why not create one? Success is never an accident. It typically starts as imagination, becomes a dream, stimulates a goal, grows into a plan of action-which then inevitably meets with opportunity. Here are a few tips to move from stuck to satisfied.
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May 13th, 2011
“Real estate investor seeks apprentice, 10k a month.” This might sound familiar to some- the token real estate investing advertisement feeding off the ideas of those wanting a piece of a lucrative industry. And it’s well-founded! Real estate investing is a very profitable business but only to a very lucky few does it come in the form of a simple phone call. Investing in real estate requires knowledge and fervor in order to make a serious return. The savvy investor will take advantage of the tools available and exercise every entrepreneurial bone in their body.
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May 6th, 2011
Some of the most successful people in their fields reveal the best investments a person can make-ones that don’t just add to their bottom line, but also make them a richer person. We’ve all heard the expression, Money can’t buy happiness. Or can it? Most investors I’ve talked to that have achieved the kind of success I’m speaking of are the ones with this kind of “prosperity”. It’s not just the cash in your pocket that comes from a profitable business, but also the kind of abundance that enriches your life and feeds your soul. And once you get right down to it, isn’t that the kind that really matters?
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April 27th, 2011
Property taxes grew significantly in the recession, according to the Tax Foundation. Nationwide, state and local revenue from property taxes totaled nearly $474.2 billion in the 12 months ended September 2010, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, up 38.8 percent from the same period in fiscal 2005. Corporate net income tax fell 10.3 percent in the same 2010 period, while total state and local tax revenue rose 15.7 percent.
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April 15th, 2011
1. A pool. Forget what you might have heard. An in-ground pool in most parts of the country doesn’t automatically raise the value of your home.
Having a swimming pool will automatically limit your market when it comes time to sell, he says. “It’s constant upkeep, they get cracks, when the equipment goes down it’s expensive to replace and the liability is high.”
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