There are 11 types of IRAs; That’s right Eleven! But do you know about the self-directed IRA and what are the benefits? Most investors mistakenly believe they have a “self-directed IRA” when in reality they have one that limits their options to a few types of investments. Within your plan, you can choose stocks, mutual …
Multiple Domains and SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Because search engines, including Google, place a lot of value on the actual words in the domain itself, many people are now trying to optimize their web presence by purchasing domain names that contain their target keywords. It’s not a bad strategy because it doesn’t hurt you, but how much does it really help you? …
What is turnkey construction? Why is it a great way to build a house?
When a client is looking for a stress-free way to build their new home, they will want to hire a contractor that offers “turnkey construction” to build their home and take care of all the details. Client responsibilities include: obtaining financing, finding the right property, choosing a floor plan, choosing colors, flooring, fixtures, wood finish, …
Internet marketing strategies: yes, for the real estate market
It doesn’t matter if you are a real estate agent, mortgage broker, loan officer or have some other important job in the real estate market, you need to let people (potential clients) know that you exist. Half the battle to earn commissions, close deals and sell houses or mortgages is finding people to buy them …
Protecting your child from identity theft
A West Virginia woman was sentenced last month to five years in prison on eight counts of felony identity theft. She used the identity of one of her children to open credit accounts that she could not repay. Unfortunately, there are thousands of cases like this across the United States and the world. Identity theft …
Asset protection and privacy concerns
One of the first things to consider when developing an asset protection plan is to maximize privacy. You want to make it difficult for anyone who wants to sue you to determine that you don’t have enough money or property to seize should they win a lawsuit. Ongoing data collection activities by major online companies …
I want to invest in real estate, where to start?
Investing in Real Estate… yes, I’ll say it one more time… it’s the greatest investment you’ll ever make. Now that everyone has been through it many times over, let’s see where the process can begin. 1) What type of investment do you want to make? I can help you decide… If you’re not looking for …
Is Cash for Home Sales a Reality?
If you’re a victim of today’s economy and a homeowner, you’re probably feeling a lot of pressure right now. In fact, more and more homeowners are walking the fine line between foreclosure and creditworthiness. The economy, while showing some signs of minor recovery, is not enough for many businesses and therefore hours and jobs have …
Benefits of the Diversified Portfolio Benefits in International Real Estate
The world is now a global village, so it makes sense that people have started investing in international real estate. There is a certain charm to this move, but more than charm, this smart move can help you strengthen your cash flows. We understand the importance of the overall investment strategy and it is time …
Looking to sell your home fast – Home Maintenance Services
Introduction – What is home care? Home care is a fast-growing service for the sale of homes and real estate, with similar goals to home staging (as I mentioned in a previous article). Home staging is the art of preparing a home for the real estate market. Home staging is all over the place with …