Real Estate

Complex portfolios require the versatility of property management software

As the owner or manager of multiple commercial and residential properties, you need property management software capable of handling both types. Complex portfolios do not necessarily require complex solutions. Many times, one program can do everything you need. Of course, the more complex your investment properties are, the longer it will take to set up your software. One thing is

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Real Estate

Is the next housing market crash looming?

SAN DIEGO, CA - "Buy low, sell high" is a well-known adage attributed to legendary billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett. Looking at today's super-hot residential real estate market, it's hard not to wonder how much longer this madness will continue.Buyers are in bidding wars to buy homes, multiple cash offers with no financing, no contingencies, sales prices tens or

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Real Estate

25 Stupid Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make In The Stock Market – Book Review

By: David E. Rye (2002) ISBN 0-7373-0617-3 Book Price: $26.95 Business and investment specialist David E. Rye has contributed to the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Investment Business Daily, and many other publications. He is also the author of several books on business and investing, including the bestseller "Two for the Money." He currently leads financial seminars and teaches at the

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Real Estate

Duties of REO Agents and Why Banks Need Them

Listing a property for sale and finding and selecting qualified buyers for this property are the responsibilities of a real estate agent or broker, but REO agents have more responsibilities than brokers. Real estate agents sometimes jump into selling REO properties as well because these properties are earning opportunities for the agents. Agents should not start trying their hand at

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Real Estate

Commercial Mortgage Loans: What Rates Do Hedge Funds Charge For Commercial Mortgages?

The ongoing credit crunch has made it much more difficult for investors to qualify for an institutionally (bank, broker, insurance company) financed commercial mortgage loan. Underwriting standards have become significantly stricter and lending parameters have been tightened. Banks accept very few operations, and even fewer close.   Many good loans that should be financed are being turned down out of

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Real Estate

Book Summary – Making Money in Real Estate – Written by Dolf De Roos and Diane Kennedy

People have been making money building lasting wealth through real estate for hundreds of years. Other people have also gotten their butts kicked with real estate. This book, along with some personal insights, will help you navigate those obstacles. I've been lucky enough to make a couple of bucks in real estate and have had my share of bumps along

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Jaipur Real Estate Developing Market

Jaipur, the pink city, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is famous for its gem and jewelry business and is among the fastest growing commercial hubs in North India. It is one of the planned Indian cities located in the vicinity of Delhi, well connected by the Delhi-Jaipur highway. It offers

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Real Estate

Which is better: a deed or a lease option?

A deed contract is also known as a land contract or installment sales contract. It is simply an agreement or contract between the seller of a property and a buyer in which the property is not transferred to the buyer until the terms of the contract are fulfilled. It sounds very simple and it is except for the fact that

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Real Estate

New York sweaters you come back in

Home ownership is a relatively rare and peculiar thing in New York City. In a nation made up primarily of homeowners, the city stands out: More than two-thirds of its households are made up of those who rent, rather than own, their homes.The differences are not limited to property rates either. Like the rest of the United States, New York

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Real Estate

Bank-Owned Foreclosures: The Secret to Smart Investing

If you're looking for a way to break into the real estate market, consider bank-owned foreclosures. There are so many advantages to using bank owned properties to start your real estate business. Chief among these advantages is the affordability of foreclosed properties that will require minimal capital outlay. If you have the patience and perseverance to learn all you can

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