1. What is a condo hotel or condotel? Think of a condo hotel (also sometimes called a condotel or hotel condo) like buying a condo, even if it is part of a four-star hotel. So, as a homeowner, when you are on vacation, you will get the benefit of more four-star services and amenities than you would in a typical […]
Over the past decade, manufactured homes (which are still commonly referred to as mobile homes) have become a great option for new home buyers. Unlike the old shoddy mobile homes in trailer parks that people think of, manufactured homes now come as two-story or even townhomes and include features like high ceilings and fireplaces. The basic configuration of prefab houses, […]
Thanks to Help to Buy, many builders started selling houses on a lease basis when, traditionally, the houses had always been wholly owned. Over time, this became a debatable issue in which the Government felt the need to intervene. Some of the country’s home builders have been accused of putting profit before their social conscience while realizing that they need […]
Private money loans are also known as hard money and come from private loan companies that offer loans to home buyers to purchase a specific asset. Typically, home buyers often find these lenders participating in a real estate investment club in their area. These loans are usually guaranteed by real estate investors. But sadly, not all homeowners will get funds […]
Are you preparing to rent a house? If so, have you thought about what to look for? Do you know what questions to ask your potential new owner? And finally, how exactly should you rent that house? These are all good questions that we are going to answer in this article. What is the most important thing to look for […]
PROSPECTING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Retail and Industrial Business Listings Any real estate agent or broker who wants to have a successful career in commercial and industrial real estate should regularly obtain marketable listings. Listings are “stock on the shelf” agents and your income now and in the future depends on the quality and quantity of the listings you get. […]
The alternative minimum tax is a very important consideration for real estate taxpayers because almost all the tax rules that apply to real estate are different for the AMT than they are for the regular tax. This article on real estate and the AMT will address those situations in which the individual owns the real estate as an investment, usually […]
Uh oh. But it is not uncommon. Let me start by saying that managing your own properties is the way to go. Why? Because you must know the laws and what you can and cannot do as a homeowner. You may not be interested in managing the properties yourself and plan to hire a management company immediately. * Warning *: […]
I, like many other homeowners, worry about who to call when I have a home repair or remodeling project. Most people only use the phone book or the internet to find a contractor, but that’s like flipping a coin. You will not get the best result from doing that. I have an old house, built in the 70’s, that so […]
How do you find a suitable financial partner to launch your new mining company? Before 2008, there were several sources that would provide financing for mining properties. If you had a small property, you could often find friends and family who could help you get the whole process started. If you needed millions of dollars, private equity funds were climbing […]
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