A business credit report can be started in much the same way as a consumer report, with small credit cards. The business may be approved for small credit cards to help them build an initial credit profile. These types of starter cards in the business world are commonly referred to as “provider credit.” Net 30…
Category: Real Estate
Framing gabled dormers and shed
Dormers are very popular in homes on the east coast. They are used to allow more space in a steeply sloped roof system. For most dormers, you will need to frame the roof first, then lift the gables and place the ridge beam. It is also important to understand where the roof load is designed…
Important Tips to Consider When Selecting a Real Estate Agent
The wealth of information online on how to hire a real estate agent can be helpful for home buyers and sellers, but finding the right one can still be a challenge. Professional agents must have the skills and experience necessary to help find exactly what the client wants. These four qualities can give buyers and…
Thinking of buying real estate with Roth IRA funds? 4 tips to invest without mistakes
If you are considering buying real estate with Roth IRA funds, let me give you a little advice. Choose the right custodian. There are many examples of a successful IRA renewal buying real estate, but the fees charged by multiple custodians can make a big difference. # 1 – Undvested Cash Balances Once you start…
How to change your car’s motor oil
First, let’s answer the question; Why should you change your own oil? Because you can save time and money. You don’t have to queue at the service shop or the quick oil change shop. For ten dollars you can get the best oil and a new oil filter. And it’s so easy to do that…
The Pros and Cons of Pet Mice
There are a few distinct benefits and also some definite downsides to keeping mice as pets. They are easy to care for, do not last long, and are easily stored in a small space. However, they are also nervous, do not last long, and in many cases, they are not very interactive. Mice can live…
The Versatility of Today’s Carriage House Plans
Originally, the term “carriage house” needed little explanation: it was a shed to house horse-drawn carriages. Today, however, the term has taken on a different meaning. Since the once ubiquitous carriage has little use in modern society, many of the carriage houses that were built before automobiles were common now have different uses. Many have…
Secrets of a Millionaire Owner – Book Review
By: Robert Shemin, ESQ. (2002) ISBN 0-7931-4825-1 Book Price: $ 28.95 Outstanding real estate investor Robert Shemin is a nationally recognized landlord expert in the US and is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author who became a millionaire in his 30s by investing in real estate. Shem earned a law degree and an MBA from…
Real estate investment: books, TV infomercials and seminars
Real estate investing has become popular today due to television real estate investing infomercials and traveling seminar circuits. But real estate investing has not always been so popular. In the 1960s, William Nickerson wrote: “How I turned $ 1000 into three million in real estate” and “How to make a fortune today from scratch.” It…
The secret to increasing cash flow: investing in opportunity zones
A wise man will seize more opportunities than he finds. ~ Francis Bacon Introduction Don’t just look for homes that meet your criteria, look for the home that meets your criteria in places where people like to rent. There are nice areas in my city and not so nice areas in my city. However, neither…