A man I know died leaving behind an elderly widow. The husband had paid all the bills, kept all the accounts, planned the retirement, and done everything related to the couple’s financial transactions. This couple had survived the depression and the husband did not trust banks. He had seen too many bank failures, so he…
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An amazing guide to using social media in business
Remember how “Paper Boat” created a massive social media engagement campaign last year? In fact, it made them one of the brightest start-up stars in India. Not just newbies, but also well-known companies like Make My Trip, AirBnB and Nike, plus socially conscious groups like Deepika Padukone’s Live Love Laugh Foundation, have used the power…
Real Estate Investing: Location Research
It is always wise to have an idea of what type of property you are looking for when considering an investment and this article outlines 8 of the different factors to consider when researching specific locations. 1. Infrastructure It is important to consider a city’s infrastructure when looking for an investment property, especially in terms…
Where can I drive my Go Kart? Seems illegal in most places
Most people get glassy-eyed when they see a go kart (people who love go karts, that is) and they tend to forget where in the world they are going to drive their go kart. Sometimes the images in your mind go to race tracks and passing Ferraris, but “Seriously! Are you going to drive this…
Timeshare Points Verses Timeshare Weeks – Pros and Cons
Deciding between timeshare points or timeshare weeks can be a difficult decision. So which way to go? Well, the best thing to do is take a look at your lifestyle. If you want to return to your home resort each year at the same time for a full week or only travel in weekly increments……
Dean Graziosi’s Profit From Real Estate Now Review – Does It Really Deliver?
Who is Dean Graziosi? Dean Graziosi is a billionaire and a highly successful author and real estate expert. He has over 20 years of experience teaching people how to take his simplified business strategies and use them to make money in today’s bad economy and declining real estate market. His first glimpse of success came…
How do you determine if a seller is motivated to invest in real estate?
Determining whether a seller is motivated to invest in real estate is a major issue for most investors, but especially for new or inexperienced investors. When a seller is not motivated, he seeks to receive full market value (FMV) for his property. This is a major problem if the investor is trying to buy the…
What to consider before buying a home security system
What is the difference between a home alarm system and a home security system? Technically… nothing! Basically what matters most is the level of home automation, the installation process and the monitoring options. There are many home security systems to choose from and this needs careful consideration. The best way to reach a good decision…
6 Basic Principles to Understand About Multi-Unit Home Ownership!
While historically owning investment real estate is considered a quality and relatively safe vehicle, it takes some knowledge, understanding, planning and carefully choosing the right/appropriate property to do so! After more than 15 years as a licensed real estate seller in New York State and someone who has repeatedly invested in residential rental properties, I…
Everything every homeowner needs to know to turn buy-to-let properties into a source of income
The buy2let store reviews investing in residential property as one of the best sources of regular income. Many people prefer to invest in the UK buy-to-let property market rather than risk their money investing in the stock market. This move usually pays off for buyers as they make a certain amount of money/income on a…