Now I know what you are telling yourself… I would really like to camp, it sounds like fun but I have no idea how to camp, what to bring or what to expect. There are a few things you really have to figure out before you can figure out what you need to do to… Continue reading
Category: Real Estate
Snowboarding Terms – Lessons for Beginner Snowboarders
Snowboarding is a snow sport. This sport is practiced on snow-covered slopes such as a ski slope. Riders stand on a surfboard-like board and roll it down a hill. In addition to learning how to snowboard, you need to know snowboarding terms. Learning snowboarding terms will help you understand what everyone is talking about, so… Continue reading
4 Options for Buying Investment Real Estate Purchases
When someone decides they are ready and prepared to invest in real estate, for investment purposes, they should do their homework and know/understand their options, in terms of investing in this type of property. While investment real estate is often a great investment, this is only the case, when the property is right, a well-considered… Continue reading
Vacation Home Rentals Save the Coasts
As elsewhere, Mediterranean Spain has experienced a drop in property sales, giving rise to a real estate investor’s dream ticket; greater variety and lower price. The drop, which many see as temporary, has had a windfall for vacation home owners: It has fueled a 157 percent increase in vacation home rentals. In 2009, job and… Continue reading
Is owning a rental property for you?
For some people owning and operating, renting, real estate is a great idea, while for others this might not be the case! The difference applies not only to the specific property, but also to the personality, attitude, and personal and specific strengths and weaknesses of each individual. Some factors include, of course, financial ones, including… Continue reading
Why Investing in Real Estate Made Me a Millionaire and Investing in Stocks Didn’t
Martin, our money man and main investment partner, emailed us last night and said simply, “I’ve pretty much lost everything.” We had been looking for a commercial property to purchase to diversify our investments. Martin was our partner again in the deal we found, assuming he was comfortable with the numbers. At least he was… Continue reading
6 Important Factors to Consider When Getting a Property Management System for Your Hotel
If you think of a hotel as a well-oiled machine, with millions of little parts that work together to provide a seamless experience, a good property management system (PMS) is the heart that makes the machine run smoothly. From simple check-ins and check-outs to delivering sublime experiences based on guest preferences, a good PMS is… Continue reading
Improve Your Writing Today: Ten Tips
“I only see one rule: be clear. If I’m not clear, my whole world collapses to nothing.” -Stendhal Good writing is an art, but it is also a science. Here are some tips and secrets I’ve gotten over the years. Feel free to steal and use. 1. “The secret to being boring… is telling everything.”… Continue reading
Budget Flip Checklist: What You Need to Include in Your Home Flip Budget
Many people are drawn to television images of people ripping up materials from a dilapidated house, renovating it, and selling it for a substantial profit. The return earned from each investment can be modest or substantial, or the investor could lose it all depending on decisions made before or during the process. My Home Change… Continue reading
3 Advantages of Buying a Car at a Government Auto Auction
If you are seriously considering going to a government auto auction to purchase a vehicle, you have taken the first step. If you’re still not convinced that auctions are right for you, read the following information to learn three advantages of buying a vehicle at a government auto auction. great savings It’s not a revelation… Continue reading