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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying overseas property
- Fourteen Top Tips for Overseas Property Investment:1. Buy what you want to buy. The most important decision when buying a property is deciding exactly what you want the property to do for you. Is it purely for short term capital gain to provide a one-off profit over a particular period of time? Or is it to provide long term regular income? Or is it mainly for your own use as a holiday home?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets of making money from real estate - part 5
- Where to from here:One property is great, but It wont make you very wealthy. Below is the expansionary model of what I think a good real estate portfolio should look like.The Real Estate Investment PyramidCan be viewd here www.use-your-equity.com/realestateinvesting.htmHow this works is simple. Acquire three positive cash flow properties which help support...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to expect from your house appraisal
- Having your house appraised can be a scary step in the moving process, especially if you don't know what to expect. Will your house pass muster or will they find some hidden defects and problems lurking in the basement and attic? Should you scrub the house clean?Don't worry ? this isn't a test of how clean you keep your house or even if your house has problems (that will be for the home ins...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Successful property letting and management
- Successful Property Letting And Management is not something that just happens, it is something that has to be worked at, and planned professionally. When a landlord or an agent has a problem let, it is almost certainly to do with the suitability of the selected tenant. If you do not have sufficient expertise in letting property, then acquire some, or buy some. Speak to your Law practitioner; buy s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 frequently asked short sale questions
- 1. What happens to the seller's credit rating when they allow an investor to short sell their property?What typically happens is the loan will show up as "paid" on their credit report; however there will be a notation that says "settled for less than originally owed" or something along these lines. It is more favorable for a homeowner to short sell than to have a foreclosure on their...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets of making money from real estate - part 4
- Analyzing and finding the right property deals:Firstly read my other article on how to Buy the property at a discount, this will cover the basics on how to buy property at a lower than market value price. This is very important because It can completely change the aspects and financing the deal. It is also good to have more equity than just your deposit on the house because you have ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets of making money from real estate - part 3
- Great, now how do I actually INVEST in real estate?Investing in real estate will get easier the more you do it. The first deal may take some time, but like anything, the more you do it the better you'll become. Here are some guidelines for investing in real estate.Establish how much you can borrow:Know your limits. Don't go looking for $400,000 houses when you ca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets of making money from real estate - part 2
- Leverage: With real estate, people and companies will lend you money to invest. How much real estate can you buy with $20,000? Probably between $100,000-$300,000, depending on the lender. So you only really need a small portion of the funds to buy an expensive asset.High level of control: With real estate you can do things such as write your own terms for the contract, increas...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Secrets of making money from real estate - part 1
- There are three investment vehicles which can make you rich. Stocks, businesses, and real estate.Stocks can return lots of money in a short amount of time, and can have a steady rate of return using investing techniques such as dollar cost averaging. However, but how much stock do you think you can buy for $20,000 dollars? $20,000 worth of stock. What about using someone else's money to buy...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Destin florida triples in 3 years
- Do you want to see something that is absolutely amazing? Let me show you what has happened in Destin, Florida over the last 3 years. Back in August of 2002, the median price of a home selling in Destin was $229,000. One year later, August 2003, the median price in Destin increased to $305,000, or a 33% price increase.Roll the clock forward in July 2005, and we see that the average price is ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rental property management - ten questions
- Why hire rental property management? Because doing it all yourself is the surest way to make your real estate investment experience a bitter one. You also have more time to find the next deal when there is someone taking care of the details for you. Hire a good property manager, but first ask the following questions.1. How much is the fee? Fees vary around the country from as low as 4% of g...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling your home: 5 deal killers that are lurking in older homes
- You've listed your home for sale, you have a Buyer and now their Inspector is performing an inspection. You think you have a pretty good home, but do you really know for sure? What is he finding? Why is it taking so long? Here are 5 deal killers to watch out for when selling your home.Deal Killer #1: FPE Breaker Boxes. These breakers and breaker boxes are known to have performance is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making money in real estate - 10 ways
- Making money in real estate is an endless topic that includes all the various types of real estate investments. There is land, apartment buildings, homes, commercial buildings and more. Whatever the type however, you'll make your profits in some of the basic ways listed below. Use this list to get yourself thinking of the possibilities.1. Appreciation. Making money in real estate can be as ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate investment - one simple formula
- I saw the ads in our small-town newspaper for years before I realized exactly what was going on. They were always the same: A house for sale with 5% down and payments of 1% of the purchase price. It might be a three bedroom home for $90,000, for example, with $4,500 down and $900 per month payments.A friend started doing the same thing and explained the process to me. It was a way to get a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Much ado about mansionization?
- Is there a perpetual shadow hovering over your house? Do you feel as though you live in a Batman movie? You may be the victim of a neighboring McMansion or a new development trend called mansionization, the housing industry's equivalent to bigger portions and fast food.These mansionizers-who are frequently "spec" builders--buy small or dilapidated homes, raze them and erect massive structur...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Zero down real estate investing
- Zero down? Why would a seller want to walk away from closing with nothing? Well, they wouldn't, and that brings up the most important point about real estate investing with no downpayment: The seller almost always needs cash at closing, but it doesn't have to be YOUR cash.A Zero Down ExampleI'm selling a small rental property right now, with payments of $400/month. The buyer h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to achieve financial freedom with your home
- The secret disclosed on how you too could achieve financial freedom through property (and tell the pension companies just where to stick their measly, worthless 'pensions') Geoff Morris is a self-made property millionaire who made it in less than 18 months even with a hectic 'day job'. He has written a series of articles to help people like you achieve the same levels of success ? as long as you a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finance your real estate investment properties
- Unlike traditional residential real estate mortgages, real estate investment financing is way more creative and offers more options than you think. The golden rule in real estate investment is OPM (Other People's Money).I have enough money; shouldn't I buy my real estate investment for cash? No, I absolutely advice against investing large sums of cash into a single real estate investment. T...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to realistically get started as a real estate investor
- When it comes to real estate investing, most beginners find themselves with plenty of desire, a little bit of knowledge (from books, seminars, online message boards or something like that) and in most cases they have little or no money to get started with. Does this sound like you? If so you are not alone. Not by a long shot.If you've spent any time online researching this topic you will ha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buy or sell first?
- When it comes to home buying, the ideal situation would be to find a new home, just as you receive an offer on your existing home. You would then be able to close concurrently and move into your new home a few days prior to closing on your previous home. This does happen more often than not, but anyone looking to buy a new home needs to consider all the possible scenarios.Should you buy or ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying a home: the 5 biggest mistakes that a home buyer makes
- As a Professional Real Estate Inspector I get to see and hear the right and wrong things people do when buying a home. These 5 tips will help you choose the right Real Estate Agent the first time.Mistake #1: Not using an agent at all or using the Listing Agent as your 'Agent'. Not smart at all. By law, the listing agent is required to keep the Sellers best interest at stake, not your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Purchasing florida investment property and various considerations
- Purchasing Florida Investment PropertyConsidering researching the purchase of Florida Investment Property or properties for sale in central Florida? Do you find yourself wishing you didn't have that lawn to mow and the constant upkeep on a home? Purchasing Florida Investment Property can relieve you of all those household chores but purchasing a Florida Investment Property requires you do s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where is florida investment property
- Florida Investment Property ? Why Investing is a Wise Decision There are many reasons to purchase investment property in Florida, the foremost being value appreciation. Property values generally rise while debt decreases; making real estate purchases a good investment. Every year since 1968, the national median home price has risen. Usually, home values increase at around the rate of inflation, wi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying beach houses in new zealand: real estate and investment opportunities
- Buying a beach house in New Zealand offers many possibilities.New Zealand is made up of two main islands, North Island and South Island, giving it miles of coastal lands and perfect beaches to live by. Each island offers its own unique climate conditions and way of life.Make Money from the Real Estate investmentOne aspect to consider when you think about buying a beach house i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you tired of tenants, toilets, and trash?
- Wouldn't you rather go to Tahiti? Are you a landlord with rental property whose value has significantly appreciated? Are you ready to cash in those profits and take that trip to Tahiti?Before selling your property, check with your accountant who will tell you that you will be paying $60,000 in Capital Gains Tax to Uncle Sam. Your accountant will also tell you that adding another $20,000 to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 of the 5 ways real estate can take advantage of blogs and rss
- Earlier this month, Realtor Magazine announced that they would be featuring an article about Tampa Bay Realtor John Mudd and the success he has been having in attracting prospects and media attention with his blog on real estate. Since then, many others in the Real Estate market have been curious about how to implement similar strategies to capture leads in their areas.This article is part ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why real estate investment?
- Why should you invest in real estate? Well, investing in real estate for profit is one of the most popular approaches to generating additional income in the United States today. In fact, if you pay attention to recent press you will have seen numerous reports about the real estate investment craze that seems to be sweeping the Nation.When done carefully and intelligently, real estate can yi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The bubble effect
- Turn on the TV at almost any time day or night and you will find news and talk shows informing us that there is a Real Estate bubble. What is a "bubble" and how do they know? The simple principle of what goes up must come down is being applied in general thought now and many in the public are starting to buy it. Let's sit down, think logically and see if there is indeed a bubble or if th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Vegas: the new frontier
- Unless you have been living in Siberia, you know that Real Estate is on fire in many places around the country. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find a city where this was not the case. Las Vegas is one of those places that property values keep spiking upward, with no end in sight. The real spike came over the past 18 months. The city remains a juggernaut, chewing up raw land by the minute....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying a vacation home
- You'd like to buy a vacation home, but you're not sure where to begin. Perhaps the single most important point to determine up front is why you are buying a vacation home. Are you trying to generate income by renting the property? Would you like to have a place to take your family every year that will likely appreciate in value? Would you prefer some flexibility in location and like to vacation at...