I have always lived in rental houses, even growing up. My parents recently bought and built their own house from scratch almost 7 years after I moved and started renting my own properties. Everyone has nightmares about rents and stories of good landlords and not-so-good neighborhoods, memories of their first ‘starter’ apartment right out of…
Category: Real Estate
Does driving history affect a person’s ability to rent a car?
People who don’t rent cars often from car rental companies aren’t always aware of how their driving record will affect their ability to rent a car, or if it will matter at all. When renting a car, it’s a good idea to check with the car rental company about any specific disclosures or rules they…
Why I love using door hangers in my mortgage business
Every day we walk through hundreds of doors without even thinking about it. How would you like to be able to make people stop and take note of your mortgage marketing message? The answer is “Door Hooks” or, if you prefer, “Door Knob Hooks”. If you’re like me, you’d probably love closing a mortgage with…
Everything you need to know about home equity loans
We all know what loans are and how banks work with regards to granting a loan. A home equity loan is different, as your home is mortgaged to the bank. This loan is basically a type of loan that allows you to borrow money using your home as collateral. It is a lump sum amount…
Venture Leasing: Startup Financing on the Rise
According to Pricewaterhouse Coopers, investment by institutional venture capitalists in startups grew from less than $3.0 billion in the early 1990s to more than $106 billion in 2000. Although the volume of venture capital has fallen significantly since the economic “bubble” years of the late 1990s, the current volume of about $19 billion per year…
Is there a right time to take Social Security?
Social Security benefits are the cornerstone of retirement income for many Americans. However, deciding when to start collecting benefits can be a puzzle, and the solution is different for everyone. You can claim Social Security starting at age 62 or delay it until age 70. The longer you wait, the higher your monthly benefit will…
Exclusive memberships in private clubs
Until now, memberships in organizations like Yale University’s Skull and Bones, The Freemasons, The Brotherhood, The Trilateral Commission, Illuminati, The Power Elite, The Bilderberg, were only available to the privileged elite class. You couldn’t just walk off the street and join one of these types of clubs no matter how much money you have because…
The advantages of renting an apartment vs. own a house
Compared to owning a home, living in a rental apartment is incredibly easy. Why do the work yourself when you can enjoy the following benefits? Dedicated property and maintenance staff to call if something goes wrong No snow shoveling, lawn maintenance, or pool/sauna care A single monthly rent check usually pays for everything (rather than…
What should be the DUTY of a real estate agent?
Many people obtain a license to sell real estate, but far fewer become quality, effective, and meaningful real estate agents! It takes more than mere knowledge, understanding, and/or even commitment to fulfill one’s essential duties and necessary responsibilities, but it is important to consider, examine, and understand the primary responsibilities of an agent. HAVE TO!…
Boat Building Project – Grainger MTB920 – Duracore Strip Board Installation
In my previous article, I discussed the features and benefits of using DuraKore as a core, especially for hobby boat building, and why I chose to use this material over foam and Western Red Cedar to build my Grainger 9.2M trimaran. In this article I will talk about how DuraKore is supplied and what work…