For several decades now, we, as San Francisco homeowners, contractors, architects, designers, and real estate agents have been told that bamboo is a wonderful material for remodeling projects as it is so inexpensive. (relative to hardwoods) and ecologically sustainable. How many of us have attended trade shows in the San Francisco Bay Area where bamboo… Continue reading
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Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad Principles
Rich Dad Poor Dad is a book on author Robert Kiyosaki’s path to accumulating wealth. The book is based on the advice he received from his well-educated biological father, whom he refers to as “poor father,” and from the father of his friend, who had a much lower level of education, but whom he calls… Continue reading
How to install ceramic tile – yourself!
Do you want to learn how to install ceramic tiles? Tile installation is a step-by-step process that any helpful person can learn to do. It is like many other household projects. Professionals are fast because time is money. Additionally, a professional must handle a wide range of project situations. But we fans can take it… Continue reading
Owning a Multi-Family Home: Is It For You?
People buy and own multi-family homes for a variety of reasons. Some do it because they feel it is a more affordable way to enjoy the benefits of homeownership, because the rents collected help offset costs. Others buy these, strictly for investment purposes, evaluating the historical advantages, from a financial perspective, of using the properties… Continue reading
Beating the instant buyer
Being so close to Halloween, I thought I’d write the scariest article for real estate investors and real estate agents that I could think of. IBuyers are the zombies that devour your opportunities. They are killing growth and killing dreams !! Let’s start with what an iBuyer is and what they do, and what we,… Continue reading
How do I protect my house of worship from loss and damage?
The Houses of Worship share the mission of serving their respective communities, strengthening the faithful and others with matters of faith and other needs. Despite the importance of the institution, facilities may face sudden closure due to an unexpected catastrophe. How do members of the church, mosque and synagogue protect themselves from the risk of… Continue reading
Tax lien reversal: what is a refundable deed and how is it different from a tax lien?
Most investors know the difference between a tax lien and a tax deed. They understand that when they buy a lien they are not buying the property, but paying the taxes on a delinquent property and placing a lien on the property so that if the property owner does not pay the amount of the… Continue reading
My Mobile Home Water Heater Pilot Light Keeps Going Off – Now What?
Have you had trouble keeping the pilot light on your mobile home water heater on? Does it go out with every gust of wind? You most likely have a problem that can be easily fixed. Let’s first talk about why this is happening. The way the wind flows over the wing of an airplane is… Continue reading
BIG TAX BENEFITS? Qualified Opportunity Zones
I got another call last week about someone who wanted to invest in an Opportunity Zone (OZ). Did I ask why? “And they said,” To save taxes and earn more money. “ Okay, I get it and that’s a good answer, but what is the plan? How will you save money on taxes? How much… Continue reading
FSBO: What You Should Know About Selling Your Own Home
The key to selling your home yourself is being properly prepared. If not, your home may stay on the market longer than expected because it is not attracting or receiving offers from qualified buyers. And this is where many homeowners get frustrated and start thinking about giving up the dream of selling their homes themselves.… Continue reading