Land development values: general rules
People who want to invest in a piece of land to “develop” it (as that term is defined in the articles in this Land Development Values series) or to build on it and sell a complete package (for example, a…
How much will it cost to paint a room?
There are some calculations you can do to help you determine how much it will cost to paint a room. Every room is different, and every contractor has a different way of figuring out what to summon you to paint…
5 key considerations for meaningful and competitive market analysis / CMA
Many people have heard of the concept of Competitive Market Analysis, or CMA, but often when it comes time to use them effectively, they ignore some of the essentials, etc., of using them to their best advantage. Great real estate…
Thinking of buying real estate with Roth IRA funds? 4 tips to invest without mistakes
If you are considering buying real estate with Roth IRA funds, let me give you a little advice. Choose the right custodian. There are many examples of a successful IRA renewal buying real estate, but the fees charged by multiple…
New Jersey employment attorneys
A labor lawyer works in two ways. Represents the employer as well as the employee. As the employee’s employment attorney, the attorney may review the employment contract and negotiate and propose additional terms or waivers to protect the employee’s interests….
Should you get a reverse mortgage or HELOC line of credit?
The number of financial products available to older homeowners is growing. Access to home loans, lines of credit, and reverse mortgages appears to be improving. But what is the best option for you? Increasing Expenses and Uncertainty Many older homeowners…
Three "Rs" real estate investment
Savvy real estate investors, Rick McKinnon and Leslie Quinsay, have a portfolio of properties that shows that anyone can make a fortune investing in real estate. McKinnon and Quinsay’s new book, R3: Real People with Real Strategies for Real-Estate Investing:…
Why You Should Seriously Consider a Ventless Bathroom Fan
A non-vented bathroom fan is the answer to your humidity problem if installing a model with wall or ceiling ducts is not a practical option. For example, if you have a basement bathroom or if you live in a rental…
5 things to do before renting your home
Renting your property may seem like an easy way to increase your passive income, but starting the process, you may find it more complicated than expected. Your home can stay on the market for months without a rental applicant because…
How to Avoid Mortgage Loan Fraud: Keep Your Home, Don’t Go to Jail!
The Federal Mortgage Fraud Task Force is looking for corrupt mortgage brokers, rogue realtors, and cheating home buyers and real estate investors. While most people play straight and narrow, good deeds can be mistaken for bad deeds. Stay away from…
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