Lessons from Chicago’s South Side: Know Your Neighborhood
in this article It’s 11:00, I’m laying in the front seat of my car, and people are shooting at each other in the middle of the street. This is not the beginning of a film. This is not an engaging start to an article. This is my real life. This woke me up. Back in […]
What is cumming and is it legal?
in this article Cumulative refers to the combination or interaction of funds that may come from different sources or may be earmarked for different purposes. As a real estate investor, blending can help diversify your portfolio and expand your potential. As a property owner, you must clearly understand where your funds are coming from and […]
How I Got My Latest Deal By Checking Out A Distressed Property
in this article One day I was in between appointments and had some time to kill. As usual, I used this time to drive around the neighborhood and look for any vacant or distressed properties. While driving I saw a house which looked quite strange compared to the others. As I crossed it, I saw […]
Here’s what you need to list to sell property fast
in this article Today I am talking about how to sell supersonic-rocket-speed property fast. this is easy; You only have to list the property for $1, and I bet you’ll sell it in no time, right? Wrong. That’s not how it works—I’m just kidding. What I’m about to say here might sound a bit pretentious, […]
How to Maximize Profits When Selling Your Investment Property
in this article In this red-hot market that most of America is currently experiencing, it can be tempting to cash out your investment, let it appreciate (in some cases) highly, and move it into another investment. Perhaps you are tired of tenants and toilers and would like to check out the notes instead. You may […]
How The “Divider Effect” Is Affecting Real Estate Investors
in this article Do you want to destroy your wealth? I can teach you how. Do you want to create more wealth for yourself? I can teach you to do this too. Do you know about the divisor effect? in Finance and Investments,”divisor effectOccurs when the value of a portion of the portfolio decreases significantly […]
Sell your home easier, faster and for more money
in this article Selling a home is a process—and if you’ve never done it before, you have no idea what’s involved. From pre-listing preparations to inspection, appraisal and choosing an agent to problems that may arise in lending, knowing what lies ahead can make your entire process easier and more profitable. If You’ve Never Sold […]
The wild ups and downs of real estate investing
in this article “You can’t be serious!” I told my property manager. “Unfortunately yes. That’s what he said,” replied my property manager. I was just informed that our former rehab coordinator—who we just fired for, well, not really doing anything helpful—was also taking kickbacks from at least two of the contractors we were using. Were […]
What is bonus depreciation and how does it work?
in this article Bonus depreciation lets you maximize your return and minimize your tax liabilities. With bonus depreciation, you can deduct a substantial portion of the cost of qualifying assets during the year they are placed in service. Unfortunately, understanding bonus depreciation, how it works, and whether it’s right for your real estate investment strategy […]
$225,000 profit on assets of $177,000
in this article how is that possible? I hope that was your first knee-jerk reaction when you read that headline. Or maybe it was: WHave a hat catch? Well, there’s no catch, and it Is possible. Plus, it’s not a standalone deal—we’re doing them all the time. Buying real estate on no terms using your […]
