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Income generated by rental payments is probably the single-most important benefit of real estate, as these monthly funds can pay mortgages, real estate taxes and insurance, as well as managers, and ultimately, owners. Depreciation refers to the allowance for the ...

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Yes, you can do real estate without the help and support of your family. But it’s a whole lot easier if you have it. It’s a very rude awakening to be knee-deep in houses only to find out that your ...

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Nasar. El-arabi When it comes to investing their hard-earned money, stocks and real estate have been an appealing proposition for many people. That doesn’t look set to change any time soon, reason being few investment options can match the potential ...

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  Fixing and flipping houses has become a popular trend among investors looking to earn some extra income or build great wealth. Although, it is a lucrative way to increase your personal net worth, it is not an easy venture ...

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  Baby Boomers, coming upon their retirement years, like my husband and I were a few years ago, have been discovering a powerful secret: that “self-directed” IRA custodians are an excellent way to invest in real estate and other assets ...

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  “This is scaled-up group-think,” says investor and author Olly Newland in “The Day the Bubble Bursts”. “The persuasive mood switches from negative to positive, gradually super-positive, then hyped-up or hysterical.” The reversal of this sentiment happens a lot more ...

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  Real estate has historically appreciated at about an average of 4 percent per year, and that is just on the capital invested. Real estate (residential and commercial), just like other investments, goes through cycles. These cycles go from a ...

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  Are you putting off a big decision or a big life change because you are afraid of what could happen? There is incredible power in defining and getting clear about the worst case scenario, the nightmare that you’re too ...

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Fixer upper houses have permeated the real estate market matches your tastes, and for good reason. A house that requires considerable maintenance work like redesign, redecoration, renovation or reconstruction might be something that, but will require you to invest a ...

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Frequently clients want to know how to Avoid Probate.  Avoiding probate can save large sums of money, reduce administrative time (headache), and maintain privacy. Probate is the legal process through which the estate of the deceased is administered.  Probate can ...

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