An often promoted “secret” of buying investment real estate with the intention of “selling” the property is not, as usual, a secret at all. However, it’s worth checking out here so you don’t end up in a relationship you don’t want. Many real estate investment enthusiasts promote the concept of buying real estate under the […]
The priority link can be better explained with an example. In simple terms, when you buy a home through financing, the lender places a lien on the property. It is called a secured loan because the home is the collateral for the loan. If you, as a homeowner, do not make payments, the lender, through […]
Over the past decade, manufactured homes (which are still commonly referred to as mobile homes) have become a great option for new home buyers. Unlike the old shoddy mobile homes in trailer parks that people think of, manufactured homes now come as two-story or even townhomes and include features like high ceilings and fireplaces. The […]
The Second Piggyback Mortgage offers an option to home buyers who cannot afford a 20 percent down payment. Without sufficient funds for the twenty percent down payment, the home buyer pays for expensive private mortgage insurance (PMI). Mortgage lenders can provide the usual 10 percent second mortgage without PMI. Only a few mortgage lenders can […]
What is the fastest way to lose money on real estate investments? Paying too much for a property? Select bad tenants? Take out adjustable rate mortgages? It is neither of these. But all of these guesswork can result from not knowing the fastest way to lose money on real estate investments. Let’s examine the steps […]
Are you brand new or are you just getting your feet wet with real estate investing? I am a real estate agent, my friends and I watch HGTV. Let me tell you that there are many ways to invest in real estate. I think a lot of potential real estate investors watch shows on how […]
You have made the decision to buy a home on your own. You believe that you are ready and prepared because you have saved, over a significant period, to accumulate the necessary advances and reserves. However, if you’re like many others, you probably haven’t focused enough on the effects and impacts of your credit cards, […]
If you ask the common man for advice on which retirement plan to choose, chances are you’ll start counting the benefits of a 401k simply because that’s the only plan they’ve known about since. In fact, the 401k is the most popular retirement plan, but it is slowly but surely losing adherents to the self-directed […]
Recently, African Mango has become such a hot topic among weight loss discussion groups that famous physician Dr. Oz is even talking about it. What is it and does it work to help shed those unwanted pounds? The African mango, or irvingia gabonesis, is a fruit very similar to the mangoes that many have bought […]
Cabinet lining can be done in both residential and commercial settings. All cabinets can be clad (wood, laminate, thermofoil, even MDF). Worn and outdated cabinets can easily be transformed into rich cherry, maple, walnut, walnut, and alder cabinets in a variety of door styles and finishes including paints, enamels, and distressed finishes. Cabinet siding will […]