Some people start their real estate careers right out of high school or college, but most get into real estate after doing something else. Some have retired and others are just looking for a change of pace. When I write agent bios, I always look at those past careers to see how they might tie […]
Limited Liability Companies are outstanding asset protection vehicles. As a business entity, the personal assets of the business owners are protected from business liability. Business assets are also protected from the liability of their owners. If the business faces a lawsuit, the LLC defends the owners from liability related to business transactions. Additionally, when owners […]
Representation: In Israel (as in many US states), a real estate agent can represent both the buyer/tenant and the seller/landlord. Please note that this does not release one or the other party from payment. If both parties are represented by the agent, then each party, independently of the other, must pay the agent the agreed […]
Unlike many of my fellow financial bloggers, I have earned street cred (credentials) when it comes to having been poor. When we first came to San Jose, CA in the early 1980’s, my family lived with another family until my parents were able to save up to rent an apartment. The house we lived in […]
Today, real estate investment planning remains high among individuals. Every investment should aim to increase your capital and secure the future. However, we cannot guarantee that all real estate investments will give positive results. So, here are five top investment ideas that will be essential for all land investors. Selecting the Right Real Estate Company/Agency/Broker […]
A house is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. It is not just a monetary investment; he is confident that this house will stand the test of time, be safe, and be in a good neighborhood with good schools for his children. When buying your home, you need to work with someone you trust […]
Investing in real estate scares some people. Understanding what will happen when you invest, and even how to go about it, can leave most people stumped. This article has been compiled to provide you with some easy yet effective tips for entering the exciting field of real estate investing. Remember that real estate investing is […]
Thousands of houses are foreclosed on in the United States every year, which means that there is currently a pretty healthy market for those who want to buy such properties, either with a view to living in them, and sell them for a profit at a later date. However, before you can get started on […]
Many good-quality, single-tenant net leased properties qualify for both tenant credit lease (CTL) financing and conventional commercial mortgage loans. Net lease property investors should consider the pros and cons of each before deciding which type of loan to commit to. CTL loans are generally best for the long-term income investor who wants permanent, high leverage, […]
My family never had a television in our house until I was six years old. When we finally got a television, our lives changed. I was only allowed to watch TV for an hour a night, but that rule soon evaporated when my siblings and I put a lot of pressure on our parents to […]