investment

Second Home

A fascinating trend from an economic perspective is the growing popularity among consumers to purchase a second home. Whether it is being used as a vacation cottage, it is rented out or is merely an alternative to one's primary address, the purchase of a second home is typically viewed as...

Where is the Sophisticated Property Investor Putting his Money

The Traditional Favourites

Over the last five to ten years, UK investors buying property abroad have generally stuck to the traditional favourites Spain, France and Italy. With prices a fraction of those in the UK and a guarantee of more sunshine, these markets offered plenty of scope...

A Guide to Dividends and Reinvestment

An important yet sometimes overlooked aspect of investing in the stock market or other investment markets is the payment of dividends by the investment. Many people who invest only part-time or have investment plans through their workplace may not even be aware that dividends exist; they may even...

Investment Advice

In order to invest properly and to increase your assets to ensure your financial security, you need to develop a long- term investment plan. In order to do this, factors like your age, stage of life, personal priorities and risk tolerance have to be considered in order to design an investment str...

Don’t Buy Ugly Houses!

Ugly houses can be great investments, but we don't buy them. We understand that there are lots of valid ways to make money investing in real estate. Buying and rehabbing ugly houses is certainly a good one, but we've chosen a different strategy. Our strategy is to buy good homes that are ready,...

Blue Chip Real Estate

All real estate market participants, whether homeowners or investors, look at their purchases as an investment. Whether they feel it is the home of their dreams or a place that will generate a good rental income, property owners want to be able to sell it for more than they paid for. Prefe...

The End Of A Dream Economic Factors Stimulating the Self Directed IRA Investment Market

Unbeknownst to 98% of working people, the 40 year plan is over. Statistics show that by age 65 less than 2% of Americans can truly retire in comfort without the help of family members or the government. The lackluster performance of the stock market over the past 6 years has dashed many people's...

How To Avoid Sinking In The Shifting Sands of Market Change

As we go from late 2005 into early 2006 there is no question that many, (but not all) real estate markets throughout the country are experiencing a slow down. Recent survey data provided by my newsletter subscribers from around the nation, are confirming news reports that real estate sales are sl...

Real Estate Investing - “The Neighborhood Factor”

Real estate investing can be a dream career when the process of buying and selling is mastered. The biggest challenge in real estate investing is not the money to get started or the availability of the product. Real estate investing's biggest challenge is judgment. Personal decisions in making t...

Property Investing

Wrapping a property is a simple concept that can create passive income for you and will give the purchaser a chance to buy a property which would have otherwise been out of reach at that time. However, there are a few things you must know before you jump in and trip up on some of the technicaliti...

Flipping Houses Common Mistakes That Flippers Make

In my profession as a home inspector, I get to witness some amazing flipping deals. Some are profitable, some aren't. Here are the common mistakes I see flipper continuing to make.

#1. Falling In Love With The Home: Hey, it's just a house built out of sticks and clay. There are tho...

What is PreConstruction Property Investing Florida is Exploding!

Simply put: The most Profitable way to Invest in Real Estate!

-Investing Leverage (small down payment no mortgage payments until completion)

-Built in equity from ground zero. (Buy at a discount - lock in a equity profit when you purchase)

-Appreciation works in your favor. (12 ...

What Makes a Business Worth Investing In

You have always been interested in investing in a business, however you always hold back because you are scared of making a bad choice and losing your investment. However, there are some ways to evaluate businesses to reduce the risk you are taking when you invest. Of course, risk is never elimin...

Microcaps Can Be Big Investments

September 11, 2001 was a defining moment in the history of our country. Prior to this historical date the Department of Homeland Security was not even created and airport security was just like any other industry. Investors have capitalized on the recent surge in this sector. As most investors do...

Going Against the Conventional Investment Wisdom

First of all, I want to give everyone the disclaimer that I am not a registered financial advisor and I don't play one on TV. Therefore, I cannot legally provide financial advice and I will not do so. This is for informational purposes only and I'm not recommending any of my personal investment...