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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Realities of real estate investing
- If you are anything like me, you are always looking for a good way to work for yourself and make tons of money. Is this not the dream of millions of Americans? Of course it is, and I am willing to bet that you have considered getting into the real estate market at some point. You probably figure, you will buy a little and sell a little, and renting? How easy is that? Am I close? Have you ever thou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 hot tips for successful real estate investment
- The last downturn of the global stock market saw millions of 'every day' investors having their fingers badly burned. Overnight life savings were eaten away, retirement funds went into decline and the economic forecast for all of us who had any money invested in stocks and shares was gloomy to say the very least.As a direct result investors in their thousands turned their backs on the rolle...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Residential income property financing: part 2 of 3
- Welcome to the second segment of a three-part series about income property. In this second segment we will be discussing financing options for residential income properties as well as the upside (and downside) of owning this type of property.Financial ConcernsFinancing options for residential income property vary widely from commercial or industrial properties. For one thing, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to eliminate risk in real estate investment
- Avoid 12 Common Mistakes Made by Novice Investors and Ensure High Rates of Return!Real estate investment has provided many investors with positive cash flow, tax benefits and satisfaction of making an impact in others lives. Like any investment however, real estate has intricate nuances and market trends that when ignored can cause an investor tremendous heart ache.Unbelievably many ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate tax incentives
- Lower Your TaxesTax incentives for real estate investors can often make the difference in your tax rates. Deductions for rental property can often be used to offset wage income. Tax breaks can often enable investors to turn a loss into a profit.For which items can investors get tax breaks? You could claim deductions for actual costs you incur for financing, managing and operating the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - High profit real estate investing--make a good deal every time!
- Knowing what a Good Deal is ? Is the Key to Success in Real Estate.Dear Investor,Take this little survey: The most important key to Real Estate Success is:1. Finding Motivated Sellers2. Funding Your Deals3. Negotiating4. Knowing a Good Deal when you see one.Yes all of them are important. And if you answered #4 ? you're right on the money. Why, becau...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Burn, baby, burn!
- Luxury homes are lots of fun to inspect. Sure, the pay is better too, but mostly it's just fun to see how the other half lives! I also get to meet those people who have reached such a level of financial success that they are buying a home that seems like it could have been a boarding school!One of the fun aspects of inspecting large and expensive homes is seeing furnishing and interior desi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The cat in the attic
- Strange and unexpected things happen during home inspections. Seldom are they tragic. Often they are humorous. One such occasion recently came to mind.Not long ago, one of our inspectors was performing a new home final walk-through inspection. Accompanying the inspector were the homebuyers and the builders superintendent. As the superintendent was explaining the many and varied features of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An estate planning primer
- An estate plan can be designed by clients and their professional advisors to achieve the client's personal and financial objectives. Or, it can be an arrangement imposed upon survivors by state intestate succession laws if someone dies with¬out a valid, up-to-date will. Even though a will is the most basic estate plan¬ning tool, two out of three Americans die ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate investing: sales and negotiation skills are critical
- Do you want to build wealth through real estate? You need expertise in two critical areas: specific investment strategies and sales and negotiation skills. But if knowing how to identify good deals is what's really important about investing in real estate, why do investors need to worry about their sales and negotiation skills?"Knowing how to identify good deals is certainly a critical part...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Real estate bubble: sophisticated musical chairs?
- The real estate bubble is a hot topic today; annual appreciation and housing prices have never been higher in most U.S. markets. While personal incomes have risen in the single digits over the last four years, home prices have risen in the double digits. Home prices in some markets will reach levels in the next two years where they are not affordable to the majority of first-time buyers. As with a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to own a dream home in spain
- Every year hundreds of thousands of foreign visitors travel to Spain to delight in the fantastic weather, stunning natural landscapes, excellent entertainment options and superb Mediterranean beaches. Many of these people dream of one day owning their own property in Spain, in fact Spain is now one of the most desirable second home and retirement destinations in the world.In the 1960s Spain...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Boston real estate ? you still have considerable control over the sale of your boston home
- Boston real estate is a hot topic. Daily newspaper articles comment on whether or not a bubble exists in the Boston real estate market, when and if it will pop, how interest rates affect the market, why Boston residents are snapping up interest-only loans, and how foreign investors in our treasuries keep interest rates low. There are articles about the location and amenities of Boston homes, why t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Old house? new house? weighing your options
- Maybe it has something to do with a childhood home we fondly remember. Many of us long for old homes built with solid construction, quality craftsmanship and beautiful details. We wax poetic and wistfully recall the hand carvings, plaster walls and eyebrow dormers of homes we've known. On the other hand, how do the old homes we admire compare with newly minted models-and what should we consider be...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying a newly-built home? ten benefits of using a real estate professional
- It might not seem necessary to involve a real estate professional in a transaction where a buyer can deal directly with a builder. However, by using a real estate professional, you have someone to protect your interests and guide you along the right path. Here are 10 advantages to using a real estate professional when buying a newly constructed home.1. Just as a real estate professional cal...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Chapter one fsbo the russ miles thriller/mystery novel
- Chapter OneShe reached the phone on its second ring. "This is Tami!" She confidently answered. She knew who she was."Honey, guess what? I sold them! I've got the job!" "In Phoenix, Aaron?" "Yes! It's beautiful here! Ninety degrees in November. Blue sky. This place is booming. We'll sell our house, there!" I don't want to sell my home! Tami's mi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to build your free house
- What if you could "place an order" for the construction your Dream House (made either for your family, or for monthly rental income) and have it built for you in only a few months, or maybe weeks?!What if you could get other people to do all the work... you wouldn't have to pound one single nail, or need ANY personal experience in building or construction?What if you could get other ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Renting a house
- Renting a house or a room in your home is a great business that millions of people take advantage of to make some extra cash. While many people rent houses each year, not all of them are successful. Renting a house can be profitable and rewarding if you manage it properly.Benefits of Renting a HouseThe main reason for renting a house is you can gain a large steady income. Many people...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How professional property investors interpret and use capital growth statistics
- Understanding and using yearly price growth statistics in an area of interest is critical to making successful property investments decisions.Property price growth is usually expressed in terms of a percentage i.e., 10% to 25% or more over a period of a year. But, what does this really mean.Some property agents would have you believe that you will achieve great capital gains in an ar...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Refinancing your home loan? when should you refinance your home?
- If you have a current mortgage and are unhappy with the interest rate or the amount of the monthly payments, it is possible to refinance your home and eliminate your problems. But before you call your lender, there are some questions that you should ask yourself in order to determine whether or not it's the right time for refinancing your mortgage loan.The first question that you should ask...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are the top 11.5 criteria for selecting an orlando investment property
- 1. Make sure units are larger than 1800 square feet.This will ensure your customers can move around within the villa and have that feeling of spaciousness while on vacation in Orlando. When large families feel cramped, the enjoyment of the vacation experience is impacted.2. Make sure cost per square foot is near $140.This will ensure you are getting a current market cost to va...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 6 reasons for investing in florida real estate investment property now
- I invite you to take the next few minutes to learn the truth about the real estate market, how it compares to other methods of building assets and why it is such a lucrative form of investing. Many potential investors will say, 'I need to get into the Florida Investment Property market', especially taking into account current stock market fluctuations and the HOT market for investment properties, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding southern california real estate foreclosure property
- Southern california real estate foreclosure:If you want to find southern California real estate foreclose property its best to use services that make it their business to provide listings. At one time finding distressed properties was primarily in the hands of experts that make a full time living purchasing southern California real estate foreclosure property, normally doing some cleanup, r...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fixer uppers: dont make this mistake
- Making money with "fixer-uppers" isn't about repairing drywall or planting flowers. It's about using the right approach from the start.A Big Real Estate MistakeMany people buy and sell a fixer-upper like this: They buy a house, fix it up, then add some amount (say $10,000) that's in their head onto their costs. Then they put the house up for sale for this price. This is so wro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fsbo novel preface
- PrefaceWe are For Sale By Owners, "FSBOs." We spend our time trying to sell ourselves and others on what we are doing or what we want to believe. While knowledge is power, we are often victims of ignorance.Most of us are outsiders. Outside of the narrow worlds that we occupy, we have only superficial understanding of the way most things really are. We fail to consider how p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying to let top ten tips
- Buying to let is considered a serious investment and should not be conducted without some equally serious research. Our top ten tips will get you on the right path to finding out all you need to know to become a seriously successful landlord.1 -- Choose the right propertyEnsure the property is in an area well suited to letting. It is a good idea to take advice from local specialist l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Make money with room rentals
- I don't know why I didn't do it sooner, but one day many years ago, I decided to try renting rooms in my home. I was young and single, and had a nice mobile home on small piece of property. I found that it was easy to rent out the other two bedrooms. Suddenly, I had thousands of dollars extra each year.Why Room Rentals?In many towns where the rents are high, single people are ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Santa visits a just-moved newcomer in south florida
- Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, just the Mac and the mouse, When all of a sudden a wail filled the air As the burglar alarm detected a hair.I ran to the keypad, pushed down on the code Hoping neighborly tempers would not explode. The phone rang and I told the guard I was fine When over the rooftop came a great wh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Youre not paranoid: the house really hates you
- If you've just bought a house, you may be able to relate to a fascinating essay in Maya Angelou's book, Even the Stars Look Lonesome.When Ms. Angelou moved into a designer house in California, she says, nothing worked. Her pictures didn't look right on the walls. Cakes fell in the oven and curtains fell off the rods.The house, she concluded, hated her. And it wasn't much consolation ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Conventional financing for wholesale deals
- This info is very important for both new and experienced wholesalers, AND buyers of fixer-uppers, to carefully read and understand. We learned it painfully, hopefully you won't have to :-)Often times we are asked by investors about using conventional financing for their investor deals. In other words, they want to go through a bank or other similar lending institution to purchase a fixer-up...