Real Estate

Purchase of bank-owned REO properties using money from private investors

Many real estate buyers know that there are fantastic deals available on the real estate market. The sheer number of bank foreclosures has led to a tidal wave of bank-owned REO properties that has flooded the market with low-priced properties. Shrewd investors are taking advantage of this situation to buy houses at bargain prices.If you are considering investing in bank-owned

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Real Estate

Learn how to hire a general contractor

Life is full of decisions - if you plan to build a custom home, your decision-making skills will need to improve dramatically. One of the most important decisions will be: who will build my future quality home?The first step is to have an idea about the scope of the project. For example, you will need to know the size of

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Real Estate

What happens if your landlord goes bankrupt?

Of course, the recession hasn't just affected renters. Commercial property owners may also be at risk of insolvency. If you are a commercial tenant, what should you consider if your landlord goes bankrupt? You may be lucky and have little effect, or it could be the start of a ghastly Kafkaesque nightmare! This is a brief summary of some of

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Real Estate

Why do you need title insurance?

If you've ever bought a home through a real estate agent and with a mortgage, then you've seen a title compromise. This is a "certificate of health" from a title insurance company, telling you who owns the property you are buying and any liens, mortgages, or liens on the property. It is essential that you obtain a title pledge and

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Real Estate

Is my company ready to incorporate?

Most small business owners often face the dilemma of knowing that using a corporation or LLC can help their business, but they are not sure if their businesses are big enough to justify the expense. There are three key factors that can help a business owner make that determination so he can move forward with confidence. o First, how much

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Real Estate

The absolute beauty of real estate investing

There are many investment options out there these days. From cash to Treasury bills, stocks, bonds, gold, emerging markets, art, start-ups, your own business, bad debts, etc. The options are almost limitless, and for each type of investment there are one or two salespeople who will tell you why their chosen investment is the best type of investment. It makes

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Real Estate

The dreaded knock on the door

The phone rings in the middle of the night, an ungodly hour, suddenly waking you up. Your heart and mind race as you try to calm down and reason with yourself. It's probably just a wrong number dialed. Yet you are instantly alert. Who could it be? Did something happen to someone you love or care about? With dread you

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