December 10th, 2010

Real Estate Investor Business Plan for Beginners Part II

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After you�ve drafter your real estate investor business plan and now that you�re aware of the mortgage rates and various terms, you have to exert effort in getting yourself prequalified for financing before you start with your search. This is important especially if the property that you�re eyeing has a lot of prospective buyers that you have to act real fast in order to get it and be the winner. This can also keep the seller confident that you are really serious in owning the property and you�re not playing around. You have to be sure on what type of property you want so you won�t regret it at the end of the day.

November 10th, 2010

Estate Planning Checkup for Your Parents (Part 3 of 3)

As early as now, you must plan to protect your inheritance. Most estate plans leave the inheritance just like that. This is the simpliest and easiest way, but this can really be dangerous I tell you. You can possibly receive your inheritance in the safest way, protected from estate taxes and creditor claims if your parents were able to draft the estate plan.

You can start by having the estate plan reviewed and then simply follow the standard steps to prepare everything for a satisfying result. Learn to invest a fraction of the time and energy to be able to avoid problems later on. This kind of investment can give you the peace of mind that you need.

October 10th, 2010

Real Estate Investor Business Plan for Beginners Part IV

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You beginner in real estate investment must keep in mind that it is important that you make offers based on inspections. This gives you an option just in case something about the property is not what you thought it was when you bought it. You must and you deserve to know every problem that you might encounter. It is better that you know how to address every problem that might affect the bottom line.

Starting out with a professional attitude is a big plus. Having your real estate business plan with you means that you’re doing great in achieving your goals to be a successful real estate investor.

July 10th, 2010

Real Estate Investor Business Plan for Beginners Part III

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Now that you have your goals in your mind, start looking for properties! You’ll see lots of them! You can treat it like shopping and will make you a knowledgeable consumer. You should seek for updates about great properties and when you see the one that you like, better act on it as soon as possible. It is not bad to take notes while looking for properties because this will serve as your guide and will prevent you from getting confused. Stay focused and be ready to buy a property that you can foresee a big income potential in the coming years.

June 13th, 2010

Real Estate Investor Business Plan for Beginners Part 1

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Are you a beginner in real estate investing? Here are some things that can help you in this journey to financial success.

First and foremost, you must write a real investor investment plan. Planning is the first step in any kind of business.
The next thing to accomplish is to go to lending institutions and know more on mortgage rates and various terms that you need to know. A real estate agent can be a big help since it is their job, but keep in mind that they also have their own percentage in a mortgage or contract which might cost you more than the real price.

March 19th, 2010

Estate Planning Checkup for Your Parents (Part 2 of 2)

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It is important that the family should review all estate planning documents at least once in every three years just like as you undergo once a month dental check-up. You must keep in mind that the law changes all the time – from assets and even family changes too. It is recommended that you do check the documents to be able to see the problem and work on it ahead of time. It is better to solve the problems as soon as possible than let your family suffer later on. Healthcare powers of an attorney may not be accepted when they don’t meet the updated needed requirements. Reviewing the estate documents protects not only your parents, but you as well.

February 14th, 2010

Estate Planning Checkup for Your Parents (Part 1 of 2)

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Usually, our parents think that everything’s well taken care of. Estate planning has been done years ago and some documents are full of dust now because it’s been years since they looked at it. In reality, this is not a good sign. Parents must not be relaxed or steady when it comes to this things.

To be able to avoid complications, you must review legal titles to all assets with them. More often that not, a title to a family home and other assets are not properly titled and this means that the planning goals of the family is not accomplished. This also includes the beneficiary designations on retirement and life insurance.

March 5th, 2009

Wood – The Comeback

timberWood has long been replaced by steel and concrete in the construction business due to the previous costs associated with it’s use. But there is a revival on the use of wood as the framing material of choice mainly due to the recession that has raised the prices of steel and many of the other materials used in today’s modern buildings making wood a better choice. Wood is today cheaper than steel even with the strength difference and new insight into the true ability of wood has been causing a stir in many construction industry circles. Read the rest of this entry »

December 30th, 2008

Are we in the Clear?… NOPE!

recession_3This month, home sales got a bit of good news when some movement managed to move the graph on the positive side but experts warn on betting this is the end. The surplus and rock-bottom prices of homes and properties are still in the red zone making for another roller coaster year. The industry is still there, barely, just not making enough progress to redeem itself.
Homeowners are getting aid from the government but for most its a little bit too late for they have lost their homes then their jobs as the economy spirals further down. More lay-offs are expected as more companies make public losses. As with other industries, less demand means bad business so better shore up your pockets and prepare for the worst.

August 13th, 2008

Estate Planning Lawyer


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Many attorneys who limit their practice to estate planning are values-based, relationship-driven, client-centered and counseling-oriented. And the good ones are willing to work together with other professionals on your behalf. They understand that thorough estate planning involves more than just legal advice. The key is to find those attorneys who meet this description.

So where do you find these rare creatures? How do you know if you’re dealing with the right kind of attorney? The right kind of attorney will have an orientation toward relationship-building and counseling rather than mere document preparation.

The first thing he or she will offer is the ability to listen carefully to not only your goals
– but also your hopes, dreams, and aspirations for yourself and your loved ones. The attorney ill carry on a sensitive dialogue that will enable you to make clear your wishes to maintain control over your affairs, to be cared for properly in the event of a disability and to provide meaningfully for your loved ones after you are gone.