A self-directed IRA plan is pretty simple: take your money and invest it in pretty much anything you want, but direct the investment so it’s tax-free until retirement. This Special IRA gives you more control over your financial future, giving you the freedom to invest in family assets you understand, and the possibilities become nearly…
Category: Real Estate
Home For Sale By Owner – Free Advertising Tips
Whether you are just starting out or have been in the seller’s market, this information will be very helpful in locating buyers. Without a doubt, the Internet is the most effective means of attracting buyers because 75% of all homebuyers will buy online BEFORE talking to a real estate agent or broker. From a bird’s…
Useful tips for better real estate management
Managing rental properties can be a tedious process that sometimes lands you in legal trouble. As a property manager or owner, you need to think about preventing problems even before they happen to make it easier to maintain order. In addition to making your tenants feel worthy, you also need to find ways to make…
US Residents Beware of Dangerous Offshore Products and Banking
From the beginning, this is my territory. I know the legalities and practicalities of the offshore world better than all but maybe 500 experts in the world. If you don’t know any of these people (and none of them are on the internet trying to sell you something), listen with both ears. I know that…
How to Choose the Best Real Estate Marketing and Pricing Software
Pricing and marketing real estate can be a daunting task for wholesalers, rehabbers, and agents alike. Knowing the right offer can be a bargain. Being able to sell your deal quickly can also be very challenging. And finally, to get paid for your project much faster… well, you know how the story ends sometimes. Real…
Pros and cons of owning various types of commercial properties
Looking to invest in commercial real estate, but don’t know what type of property to consider? Here’s a comprehensive guide on the five most common types of commercial property. 1) Multifamily (Apartment Buildings) – Multifamily refers to apartment buildings of all sizes. It is classified into garden apartments, walk-up apartments, mid-rise apartments, high-rise apartments, and…
Who regulates construction companies?
Construction is big business, often literally. The construction industry is all about growing your business. Hiring a properly regulated company, though possibly more expensive, can be the difference between a perfect, ready-to-use new building and a muddy hole in the ground that is still waiting for the job to be done. Construction companies are heavily…
Use a lawyer for your will and estate planning!
Estate planning, writing a will, passing on property when you die – these can be a minefield of unintended consequences, especially if you don’t consult an attorney. In this article, let’s explore just a few examples of the many things that can go wrong. A common mistake is to put property in a joint name…
Types of Real Estate Investment Properties
Real estate investment strategies have undergone major changes in the last four years. Before the banking crisis and economic recession, many investors generated massive profits by rehabbing distressed properties and participating in home flips. Today, investors use distressed properties to generate rental income or offer creative financing options. The first step to real estate investing…
Paint business marketing tips and ideas
Marketing is an important part of running a successful painting business. No matter how good you are at the professional paint job, it won’t help you if you don’t have a marketing strategy to promote and sell the services you offer. In this article, we look at how effective paint business marketing strategies can help…