Have you ever heard of the ‘Howey’ test? If you want to raise money from private investors to finance real estate investments, you need to know what the Howey test is and what it means to you. J. Howey was a Florida businessman who sold real estate contracts to finance the development of his own…
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How can I make money off Dean Graziosi’s real estate and foreclosure proceeds?
What are Dean Graziosi’s real estate and foreclosure earnings? The Real Estate Gains and Foreclosures by Dean Graziosi is a book that focuses on the turnover of foreclosed property earnings by capitalizing on the market cycle. Graziosi’s life story is that of a theme from poverty to wealth and this is reflected in both the…
Typosquatting basics and URL hijacking
Typosquatting (also known as URL hijacking or using a fake URL) is a form of cybersquatting in which a person sets up a website that incorporates one of several typographical errors commonly made when Internet users type in the address of a website. Typosquatters typically take advantage of four common typos: 1. A common misspelling…
Automated real estate software: the new trend in investments
The value of real estate has appreciated in recent years. It also shows great potential for growth. Therefore, now might be the best time to consider a property investment. However, if you’ve talked to someone who’s already down on the knees in real estate investing, you’ll find that many things are easier said than done….
How to start your "Boomerang Kidult"
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, all children should be out of the house and back to school. But wait! What about your emerging adult son who still lives with you, with his college degree well guarded? Are you in the middle of a rerun of the big screen comedy “Failure to Launch”…
Podcast list mistakes every podcast producer makes (and how to avoid them)
He has published his podcast and smugly admires it on the many podcatchers he has sent it to. Despite all your hard work, you’re probably missing a ton of interview requests from journalists, authors, and other podcasters simply because your podcast list is confusing and hard to understand. How you list your podcast largely depends…
3 percent itemized deduction phase-out rule
Taxpayers with adjusted gross income (AGI) above a certain amount may lose part of their deduction for personal exemptions and itemized deductions. The provision began in the early 1990s and is scheduled to be repealed in 2010. The reduction of the itemized deduction originally required reducing your deductions by 3% of the amount that your…
6 Property Management Rules From The Rental Bible
Here are some landlord rules that will make your landlord a more enjoyable and profitable experience. RULE # 1. Acquire Your Tenant – The first step in making property management easier for you is choosing the right tenant. That means selecting a tenant who loves their place and doesn’t just like it because a loving…
Rich Dad Poor Dad: Highlights of an Iconic Book We Can All Learn From
Earlier this year I read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. The book has been a best-seller for over 15 years, so some would say I’m a little late, but it’s better late than never anyway as it was a good read. First of all, I think the book should come with…
Flipping That House In Oregon: Big Profits Or Big Headaches?
Flipping, the real estate investment vehicle where you buy a property below value and soon sell it for a profit, is a very good way to generate positive cash flow. Cash flow is important if you want to pay the bills and feed the family. Flipping has become big business. I encourage my protégés to…