Although there are many options for investing, real estate investing is a favorite. There are at least 9 reasons why we should invest in properties and not in other types of investments: 1. The power of “leverage” To invest in our properties we have the option of not using 100% […]
In an overpopulated world, where billions of people are connected to each other through print or electronic media, it seems paradoxical that loneliness has become a rapidly growing 21st century disease. High-rise buildings, claustrophobic box-like floors, stressful jobs, and impersonal city life don’t encourage sympathy. Rather, they create suspicion and […]
Investing in real estate is a great way to increase your assets if done wisely and responsibly. It has become a more popular investment medium in the last fifty years. Although the real estate market is full of great returns and opportunities, it is much more complex than the usual […]
The first step to buying real estate in Nicaragua is to forget everything you know about the process of going home … no matter where your home is. Let me clarify one thing up front. There are incredible bargains to buy a property in Nicaragua. In fact, there is no […]
If you think the appraised value of your home is higher than your home can sell, then your best bet is to dispute the value. The first thing to understand is that property taxes are one of the largest sources of income for your municipality, county, and state government. Tax […]
The investment property dilemma Investors seeking diversification have frequently turned to a rental property or collection of rental properties to balance and spread risk across their investment portfolios. As with any investment, people need to consider all the problems, problems, and pitfalls along with the potential returns. Unfortunately, many investors […]
Three common elements in books, especially instruction books, are the appendix, the bibliography, and the glossary. This week, we will put them in their places. Appendix Typically, the appendix contains reference material that may be important to the reader, but which, due to the amount of content, would disrupt the […]
The Cabin Law is specific to the unique requirements of family cabins, vacation properties, hunting lodges, or other types of shared ownership. Cottage Law is a relatively new practice area of law. It gained momentum in the early 1990s when states created public laws that provide the essential legal framework […]
Trying to list the FSBOs? This is what your marketing needs to emphasize. You know why home sellers are trying to sell without your help. They think they are going to save a lot of money. And to be absolutely honest, those who know what they are doing, have nerves […]
Basic real estate statistics explained We are going to define some of the basic real estate statistics that are published on a regular basis. To do that, we will use a real estate market, located in Hood County, Texas. Even more granular, we’ll use the single-family home numbers for homes […]
