There could be many reasons why you would like to consider an alternative to eBay. You may have been banned or your account suspended. This usually amounts to the same unhappy ending because it will make it extremely difficult for you to reinstate your account and even if you do manage to remove a hold, you will be required to […]
REAL Cash Buyers Vs Motivated Sellers – Which is More Important?
When I first started investing in real estate I was brainwashed into looking strictly for motivated leads and once I got a deal I would magically find a cash buyer by holding a bandit sign or posting an ad on craigslist. Well, if you follow my blog, you’ll know what my craigslist adventures have been like lately. Time to change […]
Trailer Foreclosure Guide
Making the Most of Repossessed Trailers In recent years, it has become increasingly easy to find repossessed trailers due to the economic challenges facing our country. Trailer foreclosures occur when the borrower falls behind on payments. When this happens, the bank determines whether or not the borrower will be able to continue with the payments; if not, then the bank […]
Where are the best neighborhoods to live in Edmonton?
With a thriving expat community, as well as thousands upon thousands of Canadians from all walks of life, Edmonton in Alberta is one of the most attractive cities to live in all of Canada. As the nation’s fifth-largest city, Edmonton is a cultural, educational, commercial, and governmental hub, and boasts a wealth of attractions and opportunities for anyone who moves […]
The Two Most Important DIY Concrete Mix Recipes
Mixing concrete is a basic skill that every DIYer should know how to do. Concrete is one of the most common and inexpensive building materials on the planet and is primarily made up of sand, gravel, and cement. Mixing concrete is similar to baking in that to achieve consistent results, it’s best to follow a specific recipe. There are a […]
Understand the different types of home loans
Getting a home is an exciting time for anyone. It’s yours, and that means you can do whatever you want, paint it any colors you want, and decorate it however you want. Before you sign, it’s important to understand the type of home loan and how it differs from other available options. There are three main options when it comes […]
Responsibilities of owning a property
Buying a property and deciding to rent it out is just the beginning. What comes next are the responsibilities that every homeowner must take seriously. The first aspect to know is the regulations and legalities with real estate investment. If there is already an existing tenant, make sure the agreement is signed. As the owner, all records must be kept […]
The Cheat’s Guide to Choosing Fiber Optic Patch Cables
What are fiber optic patch cables? Fiber patch cord is a cable terminated with optical connectors at both ends. It has two main application areas: computer workstation to outlet and fiber optic patch panels or optical cross connect distribution center. common types Fiber patch cords can be classified into different groups based on fiber optic mode, fiber cable type, termination […]
Flat Fee Listing 101 – Get the Facts Before Listing Your Florida FSBO Flat Fee on MLS!
Who are you going to believe about how the flat rate MLS industry works? There are four “business models” that offer flat fee MLS listings in Florida: 1) national website: They are not licensed in Florida, but they collect money and then refer it to a Florida discount real estate broker, who receives a portion of the fees charged. National […]
Avoid dealer status when changing house
Any investor who sells more than one or two properties a year will find themselves in trouble with the IRS qualifying them with “dealer status” for tax purposes. This is extremely dangerous stuff. Dealers, like real estate agents, are considered self-employed and are subject to the 15.3% self-employment tax. Worse yet, a dealer can’t pay taxes in installments when he […]