Top 7 Appreciating Markets in the 4th Quarter
Would you have guessed these states had the greatest appreciation in the 4th quarter...
North Dakota (3.4%) , South Dakota (2.8%) , Texas (2.1%)
Alabama (1.7%) , Wyoming (1.7%) , North Carolina (1.2%)
Oklahoma (1.2%)
Mortgage Meltdown
It all started with a noble cause... Increase home ownership in America.
The easiest way to increase home ownership is to make buying a home easier. FHA and VA had been doing this for some time with great results. In fact, the VA program is an excellent example of the concept that it is not how much you put down, but your ability to pay that counts.
Two Real Estate Mistakes to Avoid in a Buyers' Market Part 1
Foreclosures are gaining momentum in some states and inventories are swelling to historic levels. Investing in a down market can be profitable and it can lead to the demise of the well-intentioned.Everyone is still wondering what's going to happen. The talking heads are still forecasting doom & gloom. Gurus are still telling you their techniques work in any market and you're told to rely more on your team. So is this good advice? Read more...
Easy Access to Your Money Partner's Funds
Successful investors know the importance of partnering with others. Most often investors seek money partners to fund their deals. Structuring the transaction is often the question on the top of the list for real estate investors. Here's how...
Read more...How to File General Business Expenses
You need a filing system that works. Here is how I file business expense receipts. Prepare a hanging file folder for each Expense category. You can use a IRS form Schedule C, 1120, or 1065 to get an idea of common expense items on a tax return. Common items like telephone, postage, sanitation, and others can be determine as your company needs them. The second step is to prepare a manila file folder each Vendor within the category will have a separate file folder. I prefer those with fasteners. Read more...Insurance Information for Real Estate Investors
In our risk averse culture, we insure everything - almost...
As investors we attempt to insure against bad tenants, plaintiff attorneys and others seeking deep pockets. We use creative entity structuring and trusts to hide ownership of our assets. But one thing we fail to do is completely understand the first line of defense... our insurance.
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