Why a lease-prime option is a bad strategy in today’s market

There seems to be some excitement around Master Lease Options (MLOs) right now. Honestly, the buzz is coming from people who don’t know what they’re doing and have never done it. I have personally made over 20 offers using this strategy and have successfully completed three. I still have all three properties today. Three is …

Using a Franchise Business as a Family Tax Planning Strategy

Suggest using a franchise business as a vehicle for family tax and estate planning. Using specifically as an example, The Car Wash Guys, a portable car wash franchise, where you will purchase a fully designed and equipped car wash truck and the right to develop a specific city or regional area with no upfront out-of-pocket …

Board Games – Modern Board Games Explained For Non-Gamers

Your hobby is what? How many times have you heard this question? What is your Hobbie? Do you play board games? Are you kidding? As I became fascinated with these modern Eurogames, I got a lot of funny looks from people, including my wife, brother, and sister. His response was “Okay, if that’s what you …

All about insurance for the trucker and the trucking company

Attention all individual truckers and associated transport companies! We don’t have to tell you that your line of business is open to numerous risks. You already know that. What we can provide you with is the information you need for comprehensive protection coverage, tailored to your specific needs. An elite package policy may be submitted …

Hurricane Katrina and the impact on real estate prices

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s long track record of destruction, the real estate market will be affected perhaps in ways that are not fully understood or expected. If the recent hurricane recovery story is true, there will be several good things to come from all the destruction. Let us hope so, as those who …

Which paint: Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt, Supermatt or Diamond Matt?

An overwhelming variety of paints are now available on the market. Even when considering a white interior emulsion from just one manufacturer, the options can be extremely confusing, with little concise guidance on any website you might find. One of those dilemmas is the choice between Dulux Trade Matt Emulsion. A quick look around you …

Real Estate Investing for Beginners: Do you want to know more about buying property?

Real estate investment courses for beginners focus on essential information that investors should know. It is essential to understand that this type of undertaking requires a lot of planning and careful preparation. Otherwise, you may be facing more losses than earning the lucrative income you expect. Therefore, if you are planning to venture into the …

Oil pastels: discover a world of brilliant colors

A CONTEMPORARY MEDIUM Oil pastels are a fairly new art medium. In the mid-1920s, the first soft pastel was developed. Called Cray-pas, this soft pastel was considered an improvement on crayons. It wasn’t until 1947, at the request of artists Pablo Picasso and Henri Goetz, that materials manufacturer Sennelier set out to create a smooth, …