This is a typical scenario. You decide to become a real estate investor, specifically a house flipper. You read a few books, learn all about the steps a pinball should do, and then start systematically tackling those tasks one by one. This is an ambitious plan and anyone should be commended for trying it. Making…
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Container Rental Basics
We all have to rent a dumpster once or twice in our lives, and you’ll absolutely need one when you’re remodeling your home. You’ll be ripping out cabinets and walls; there will be much destruction. Container Rental Price Tips 1. How long do you need to rent? When you rent a dumpster, they usually give…
What to look for in a real estate contact manager
There are all kinds of contact management systems on the market today, but how do you know which one is right for your business and fits your budget? Well, first things first, you need to know what your options are. Let’s review the different types of systems that exist: Generic: Outlook is an example of…
What is Premium for Tax Link certificates?
The premium is an amount above the amount of the tax lien certificate that the investor will pay to the municipality to acquire the lien. When the premium is paid for a lien, it is not the lowest interest rate offered that earns the lien, but the higher premium. The premium is not offered in…
Commercial Mortgage Loans: All About Bridge Loans: What They Are, What You’ll Need To Get One
In simple terms, a bridge loan is a short-term, interim business mortgage loan that is sometimes needed to “close” a financing gap that may exist by arranging and closing more permanent financing or other financial transactions. For example, if an investor is closing on an apartment building in 3 weeks and his bank cannot close…
Robert Kiyosaki – Is Robert Kiyosaki real or fake?
Is Robert Kiyosaki a scam or did what he teaches really put you on the path to financial freedom? Much of Kiyosaki’s teachings focus on generating passive income through investment opportunities, such as real estate and businesses, with the primary goal of being able to support yourself on these investments alone. Furthermore, Kiyosaki defines assets…
Tips for selling your own home
The value of homes in the last sixty years has increased steadily. Everyone (even those who should have known better) believed that the rise would go on forever and the entire real estate industry was established on that concept. Then the worst comes after the hyperinflation of home values begins to plummet. That bursting of…
The Smart Woman’s Guide to Retirement Planning by Mary Hunt – Personal Finance Book Review
Money expert Mary Hunt returns with a new book, “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Retirement Planning,” to help women prosper financially in the New Year and beyond. While geared toward women, men can also benefit from Hunt’s money savvy, honed after she racked up more than $100,000 in debt early in her life; and she…
Bad Credit Payday Loans: Yours In 24 Hours Or Less With These Tips
If you have bad credit and need cash right away, there’s no reason to freight! There are currently several payday loan programs that do not require a credit check for approval. If you have bad credit, this can literally be a life saver. You are not alone, and these programs help millions of people just…
Anxiety: types, causes and treatment
We’ve all felt anxious at some point, whether we call it feeling uncomfortable, nervous, or tense. It’s perfectly natural to feel anxious, and in fact, to some extent it can have good effects, such as energizing us for a big game or sharpening our consciousness for an interview or exam. But some forms of anxiety…