What is economic value added (EVA)? What is Market Value Added (MVA)? How do companies choose their value creation strategies? Do higher cash flows automatically result in higher economic profit? How do companies that opt for the highest economic value added compare with companies that opt for the highest market value added? What informs reasonable…
Category: Real Estate
65% rule to change the house wholesale (the great myth)
This is my first article. I’m just now catching up with the world of the internet. I played professional golf most of my life, but have been an active real estate investor and wholesaler for about 22 years. I have contracted more than 200 homes in that period of time. Most of those houses I…
Lake Nipissing Cabin Rentals – Why Choose South Shore?
It’s not easy to choose the perfect place for your family’s next summer vacation. There are many options available that offer exciting activities, comfortable accommodations, and the opportunity to create lasting memories. If your family is interested in reserving a Lake Nipissing cabin for next summer, there are many reasons why the South Shore area…
Role of a Real Estate Attorney Know Your Role When Buying or Selling a Home
Role of a real estate attorney First, your attorney will send you a letter outlining what documentation they may need from you. Since you are likely to pay at least $1300 more for legal services, I think it is important that you know what your attorney will do for you! Below is detailed information about…
Alamo Car Rental Guide: What You Need to Know About Reservation, Payment and Return Arrangements
In 1995, Alamo became the first car rental company to offer customers real-time Internet reservations. In 2005, it became the first in its industry to develop a digital check-in system. It has expanded its services to the rest of the world and fosters partnerships with travel agents, the airline industry, tour operators, and other travel-related…
5 Factors Home Buyers Consider When Finding a Place to Live
Given that, for most of us, owning a home is an essential part of the so-called American Dream, wouldn’t it make sense for qualified potential homebuyers to know and seriously consider where they could expect to live/reside? There is no simple, one-size-fits-all method of doing this, so it would be wise to seriously consider and…
Demand the highest ETHICS from your Real Estate Agent!
Every licensed real estate agent must demonstrate a certain basic level of professionalism and knowledge in order to become licensed in their state. However, in the real world, not all agents are the same! Many characteristics are involved, including experience, empathy, integrity, behavior/ethical standards, marketing/selling/negotiation skills and experience, etc. However, after more than a decade,…
REO Agent Duties and Why Banks Need Them
Listing a property for sale and searching and selecting qualified buyers for this property are the responsibilities of a real estate agent or broker, but the responsibilities of REO agents are more than those of brokers. Real estate agents sometimes jump into selling REO properties as well because these properties are profit opportunities for the…
Is a short sale the right choice?
With home values plummeting in recent years, some homeowners who need to sell in today’s market find themselves stuck owing more than their home is worth. In this situation, short selling may become a viable option. What is a short sale: A short sale is simply a sale in which the proceeds are not sufficient…
Russian investors buying cash flow properties in Chicago
International sanctions combined with lower global demand for crude oil and natural gas have had an adverse effect on the Russian economy that has pushed the ruble to record lows. Some have speculated that policies have been created to keep the ruble artificially weak, as a way of stimulating economic growth. As the weakened currency…