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By Sean L. Robertson
Non-Tax Factors
1.  Limited Liability
Business owners want to protect their personal assets from business creditors’ claims.
2.  Management Control Arrangements
Corporations are centrally-managed by a board of directors that acts in a representative capacity for …

By Joe Richmond
Space planning is a necessary component in real estate investment.  As much as investors dislike the thought of adding time and expense to a project, the reality is that planning in the preliminary …

By Joe Richmond
What are building codes?
Building Code- A set of legal restrictions intended to assure a minimum standard of health and safety in buildings.
Examples of commonly used building codes used in residential construction in Illinois

International …

By Anita Clinton
As a real estate investor, a good insurance agent is definitely someone you want on your team.  Having the proper insurance in place protects you and your property in the event of unforeseen …

It is important to hirer a project manager
By Gyna McElwee
Many new clients and people during seminar presentations want to know what are the most important steps they should take to become a successful investor. …

By Angela Walker
Before I begin sharing with you my experience in dealing with contractors, let me give you the definition of the word contractor from Webster’s point of view - a contractor is one that …

By Sean L. Robertson
1. Prepare written contracts for customers to sign. Any contract over $500 must be in writing. The contract should explain your company’s duties and your …

There are various types of real estate appraisals an investor needs from time to time. Today, we will be discussing “Subject To” appraisals.
What is a “Subject to” appraisal?
“Subject to” appraisals are sometimes referred to …

By Kevin Kete w/ permission from www.InvestWithPassion.com
If so, consider an Illinois Land Trust just as you might choose to safeguard important papers or other personal property in a safety deposit box. An Illinois Land …