Most investors know that real estate is an important part of any balanced investment portfolio. For some this is accomplished via a real estate investment trust or some sort of other exchange traded vehicle that owns and possibly manages a real estate portfolio. Some investors, on the other hand, actually have a direct interest in [...]
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By Andrew Heller, Co-Founder, Regular Riches Investment System
Should an investor swim or reach for a life preserver?
Just a few years ago, the number of real estate investors was growing by leaps and bounds; however, today many investors that were attracted to real estate in the early part of this decade due to skyrocketing property [...]
Can’t believe this is truth, according to news from Crain. Chicago’s South Shore Bank has been a staple of the southside of Chicago and the South Shore community since I can remember. It seems like everyone in the city is familiar with their name, community, and brand that has stood the test of time and [...]
Share on FacebookI still can’t believe it is 2010. Still trying to wrap my head around that idea. But no matter what we think, we must move forward cause another year as past and another is coming.
Speaking of last year, how was your 2009? Did you accomplish any major investment goals, personal, or financial goals? I hope [...]
Saving on private mortgage insurance
Private mortgage insurance or PMI allows you to buy a home of your own home even if you are unable to make the required down payment. Generally, you are expected to pay more than 20% of your property value as down payment. PMI extends protection to your lender [...]
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I admit, that title is a bit sensational. I’m not going to sell you some magic bullet where the government will give you a six figure grant or tell you about some loophole that will save you thousands in taxes (but if anyone has access to these items send me a note immediately!). What [...]
Share on FacebookBy Rena Henderson Mason
The Investment Paradox
Why will a 3-flat sell for $400,000 but a 12- unit on the same block will sell for only $600,000? This is the investment paradox that many new investors don’t understand. They assume that the 12-unit is a real bargain because the price per unit is significantly less than [...]
It is very important for real estate investors to have the appropriate investment property software. This is because like everything else, computer software is designed to make you more efficient, effective, and hopefully, more profitable.
Investment Property Software
The question is what type of investment property software do you require or need? If you are a landlord, [...]
By Karen Kusumakar
What is preconstruction? Preconstruction is pur-chasing a house or condo after it has been planned, but before it has been built. If you listen to the hype, you will earn more than 100% on every preconstruction deal that comes your way and you are missing the boat by not investing right now. [...]
Greetings Investors,
It is with great pleasure and excitement that I come to you today. This is not in our typical content arrangement, but we figured this information is too exciting not to say anything.
We have officially began a partnership with some of Chicagolands best and brightest talent. In fact, this partnership will be cemented on [...]
