Becoming a loan shark may sound like a terrible thing to some people, but it is essentially the same as being a hard money lender. The only difference is the name, which many people have come to associate with negative connotations and a bad reputation. The reality is that if you are an investor, being… Continue reading
Category: Real Estate
Is it wise to invest in distressed commercial properties?
The number of distressed commercial properties in the US has increased in the last two years or so. With the sheer number of these properties available, investors will have no trouble finding commercial structures they can purchase to launch a real estate venture. It’s determining whether or not a certain commercial property is worth the… Continue reading
Tile Skirting – What are tile skirting and adhesive options?
Tile skirting boards are simply skirting boards that are made entirely of tiles. They can add character to your room with an existing tiled floor and, unlike wooden skirting boards, which need to be nailed down and painted or varnished for the final finish; tile skirting boards are simply glued to the bottom of the… Continue reading
Purchase of bank-owned REO properties using money from private investors
Many real estate buyers know that there are fantastic deals available on the real estate market. The sheer number of bank foreclosures has led to a tidal wave of bank-owned REO properties that has flooded the market with low-priced properties. Shrewd investors are taking advantage of this situation to grab houses at bargain prices. If… Continue reading
How to Create a Live Teleseminar Series
When creating a teleseminar, I think the most important thing is to deliver content that people want to hear. I don’t think you can go wrong with this format if you have a list of potential prospects who are interested in a topic. Just look at exactly what I did with a campaign I did.… Continue reading
California 433a and Manufactured Housing Engineering Foundation Certifications and HCD Form 513C
We get questions about the California 433a process quite frequently at our office. In this article I will answer the following questions about manufactured homes in California: What is California Form 433a? What does a 433a document registered in California accomplish? What is the process for filing a California 433a? So, let’s go ahead and… Continue reading
Tax differences between home repairs and improvements in rental properties
Whenever you fix or replace something in a rental unit or building, you must decide whether the expense is a repair or an improvement for tax purposes. Many landlords and rental property owners use a loophole to ‘fix the house’, after the tenant has moved out. They then charge the tenant for the fix that… Continue reading
is to buy a "top repairman" a good investment?
Should I spend less money buying a fixer-up house or more money buying a fixed-up home? That is the question. While there are no simple answers to those questions, here are some tips to keep in mind when making your choice: 1. Do the math. One of the keys to determining whether or not to… Continue reading
Rethinking the Oil Change Business Company
Quick Lubrication Annual Survey, Is It Still Viable? I wish to comment on Fast Lube Business and the annual survey conducted by Auto Laundry News, one of the few industry magazines for the car wash industry. In this 2001 survey, we see an increase in the number of available locations. However, the industry leader is… Continue reading
Why it’s time to switch to paying your bills online
Simplify online bill payments While most people use mobile banking apps/online accounts to pay their bills, they often get confused by the different options available. Is it necessary to pay through the billing company? Would it be better to pay through your bank? Can you use both options at the same time? Understand how to… Continue reading