When you have a home inspected, the home inspector will carefully look at the structure of your home for signs of damage, which may include water damage, rot, or termites. Threshold rot often occurs after years of water seeping into wooden members. Wood rot on sills next to steps and flagstones is very common. Unfortunately, this is because builders often […]
13 Ways to Build Your Buyer List
Building a Buyers List Your buyer list is your black book that you should not let others read. You NEED a good buyer list to be successful in wholesale real estate. Think of it this way, how much easier is it to make the right purchases when your wife gives you a list instead of trying to “think” of what […]
10 signs that indicate when your miracle is about to happen
We all know the importance of signs. If it weren’t for the signs that govern our highways, we’d be lost. This also rings true in our spiritual life… if the Lord did not guide us through signs, we would be inundated and lost. The Holy Spirit helps us to interpret the signs that GOD gives us from time to time […]
Understanding the Illinois Foreclosure Law
How to Navigate the Illinois Foreclosure Law In today’s uncertain economy, many families cannot or soon will not be able to make their mortgage payments. Clients who come to my law practice for advice are mortified at the thought of being forced out of their home through foreclosure. Adding to their fears, homeowners who have missed a mortgage payment or […]
Interview with Tim Smith, author of "The revenge factor"
Interview with Tim Smith author of The Vendetta Factor Post America (2006) ISBN 9781424141258 Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (5/07) Today, Reader Views’ Tyler R. Tichelaar is pleased to welcome Tim Smith, author of “The Vendetta Factor.” Tim Smith is an administrator in the field of human services, working with adults with disabilities. He resides in Dayton, […]
Fraud 101
The world of real estate, like our universe, is filled with celestial bodies of all kinds.. There are supernovae, quasars, suns, planets, moons and… black holes. This article will focus on real estate black holes. There are people in the industry, whether professionals or consumers, who still believe today that using fraudulent means is the best way to get rich […]
Section 8 supporters? Do’s and don’ts for homeowners
Section 8 is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) assistance program for low-income families that provides housing payment assistance to families based on their ability to pay housing expenses. Section 8 programs are administered by a Public Housing Authority (PHA); either the State, the local city housing authority or the county housing commission. The PHA pays the landlord directly for […]
Types of Real Estate Investment Properties
Real estate investment strategies have undergone major changes in the last four years. Before the banking crisis and economic recession, many investors generated massive profits by rehabbing distressed properties and participating in home flips. Today, investors use distressed properties to generate rental income or offer creative financing options. The first step to real estate investing success is to educate yourself […]
Porta Potty Rental – Portable Potty Rentals for Comfort and Luxury
If you are hosting a grand occasion, you may be aware of the great need for portable toilets and sanitary facilities at the event. With some great portable toilet designs available today, you can rent enough toilets for the event and have your guests cater to their sanitary needs. If you want to hire a portable toilet, you need to […]
A VA Repo – Won the offer but lost the house
I had been introduced to real estate about ten years earlier when I decided I needed a home of my own. To get it I had to raise my salary quite a bit, even though I had a relatively good job as a computer programmer-analyst in a large corporation. I did, changing jobs. I changed jobs three times in about […]