The priority link can be better explained with an example. In simple terms, when you buy a home through financing, the lender places a lien on the property. It is called a secured loan because the home is the collateral for the loan. If you, as a homeowner, fail to make payments, the lender, through […]
How does flat rate MLS work? Introduction When you are ready to sell real estate you have options, I know many of you think that you should list with a broker and pay outrageous commissions. That is not true. You can sell by owner or you can sell by owner and take advantage of multiple […]
Many existing homeowners, after purchasing their homes, found that the Federal Government suddenly changed the rules and negatively affected their financial picture! When the tax legislation was passed and enacted, enacted towards the end of 2017, some homeowners, in roughly 20 states, realized they would likely have to pay more federal income taxes. Generally, this […]
Located off the coast of Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore is one of the busiest commercial centers in the Malay and Asian region. Still, thanks to an extensive Rapid Mass Transit (MRT) system that covers most of this island country, it is relatively easy to move from one region of the country to another. The […]
Many people are overwhelmed when they see real estate as a possible source of income. Aside from the nervousness and hesitation to constantly sign legal contracts, there is a roadblock before they can bid on a single property. That hurdle is in the quest to find motivated salespeople. Leads are the bread and butter of […]
A large percentage of financial assets, in the United States, is invested in some form / forms of real estate. For most Americans, the value of your family home represents your most important financial asset. Additionally, some of the other real estate vehicles used include: personal housing; owner-occupied and / or non-owner-occupied multifamily properties; invest […]
The book that is the subject of this review is Gold: the money of once and of the future, written by Nathan Lewis and published in 2007. Lewis, “former chief international economist for a major economic forecasting firm,” provides a comprehensive examination of the use of gold to support the value of a currency (the […]
My uncle and I are multi-family investors. We specifically focus on 2- to 4-unit residential multi-family investment properties. Investing in multi-family properties is worth considering, especially when starting out, because it optimizes your cash flow by maximizing rental income and minimizing expenses. MAXIMIZE RENTAL INCOME Multi-family investors know that rental income is almost always higher […]
Loans to real estate investors offer the private lender many benefits that they would not otherwise enjoy through other means. Before we get into the benefits, let’s briefly explore what a Private Money Loan is. In the real estate financing industry, private money is lent to money that a person, not a bank, lends to […]
Some companies tend not to focus on website marketing to get new customers despite the overwhelming amount of evidence that shows that consumers are searching for these companies on the web. Handyman is a great example of an industry that tends to dismiss the importance of using its website to find new customers. One of […]