Going green is all the rage right now. It’s great for the Earth and it can be great for your real estate investment. However, going green can be an expensive option for real estate investors, leaving you wondering if going green can be as good for your bank account as it is for the Earth….
Using what we call “OPM” or Others Money, the best and really the only way to finance any of your developments, and with that being said, any of your real estate investments! This may not be new to you, but many people are surprised and the response often heard is something along the lines of…
For each individual, the bathroom has a different importance. It is a place where you want to have complete peace of mind and everything in order that can help you make full use of it. In order to fully enjoy using the bathroom, people love to have it not only with all the conveniences but…
Just got back from my annual winter snowboarding vacation. As usual, even when I’m out of the office, I can’t seem to stop thinking and talking about condo investing. This year I visited Sun Peaks Resort here in British Columbia with some good friends from California and Dubai. It wasn’t long before talk of joining…
Many people became rich buying and selling real estate. So investing in real estate is a lucrative business. Unlike buying stocks, you can easily invest millions of dollars in your first purchase. But you have to have the necessary information before you start. Below are some tips to get you started. 1. Repairs Do you…
Brokerage and How Does it Work A brokerage is a financial service that connects buyers and sellers of stocks, bonds, options, or other types of investments. Brokerage firms are compensated for their services through commissions or fees. Most brokers are paid on an annual basis, but some are compensated on a transaction-based basis. A brokerage…
Businesses are constantly evolving, whether through expansion, downsizing, or reorganization. With world markets in a state of flux, many office and retail spaces are not serving the same function as they did perhaps 18 months ago. Varying staffing levels, pressures on manufacturing processes, and changed work practices often result in an office space feeling disjointed…
While appraisal management is not a new concept, the change in laws that mandated its use has caused a lot of speculation about its use, both for appraisers and lenders, but for entirely different reasons. Appraisers have several complaints about the appraisal management process and implementation. The first of these is business ethics management. Conditions…
Get a Tax Deduction for Donating a Non-Cash Asset: Gifts of Notes illiquid financial asset A financial asset that is difficult to sell due to cost, lack of interested buyers, or some other reason is called “illiquid.” Examples of illiquid assets include: Restricted and private stocks, LLC and limited partnership interests, deeds and mortgages, notes,…
Best Time to Sell a House in Fallbrook In a seller’s market, homes tend to sell for more than they’re listed for. That can be a good thing for buyers, who can often get a better deal on a home. But it can also mean a lot of stress for sellers, especially if they’re struggling…
