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10 Reasons to Invest in Strip Malls

1.  DIFFERENT TYPES OF TENANTS

Commercial property tenants are different from those in residential units.  They are usually business owners that are leasing space for their businesses.  Therefore, they are more inclined to take care of their units for the sake of their customers.  In addition, they tend to be      (Read More)

 
Commercial Leasing   1031 Tax Exchange - Part IV
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So, you're a landlord who has been renting apartments for five years?  You've established yourself in residential leasing and are ready to move on to bigger and better properties. Why not try the commercial sector with commercial leasing? In this article, I will address the differences between a residential and commercial lease, the various types of commercial leases and the terms to remember when drafting    (Read More)

 

It has truly been my pleasure to have had the opportunity to share with the real estate community information regarding the tax deferring tool of 1031 Exchanges and Tenant In Common investment opportunities.  This is the final part of this series.  The information here will be a combination of review and some brief additional information.  In the gathering of information, I was able to interview the owner and senior service      (Read More)

Comm Real Estate Q4 - 2006

Rehabs

Q3 - 2006

Property Mgmt    Q2 - 2006

Foreclosure Q1 - 2006
 
5 Rehabbing Lessons I Have Learned   Foreclosures & Short Sales

Being in a profession so reliant on the trades of rehabbing and remodeling without any formal training can pose many challenges.  Remodeling involves the moving or adding of walls, additions, and making changes to the original “model” and rehabbing is using the existing structure and bringing it up to date or a useable state. I will use the terms loosely to       (Read More)

  You can't turn on the news, click on the internet or read the newspaper without seeing another story about the foreclosure rate rising across the country. I have heard people say that what is happening in the housing market will be comparable to what happened during the Great Depression. WOW! What a statement. There is no way to tell the future, but we can predict, we can compile data and we can prepare. If that is the case, are you ready?

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Geoff Thompson  

Illinois Land Trust

Over the last seven years, my wife Nancy and I have moved through investing in real estate from Carlton Sheets to doing our own developments.  We’ve probably made every mistake that is humanly possible. However, we have always followed the dream of financial prosperity and have never  (Read More)  

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 Trust provides a ‘vault’ for the protection of your real estate assets, arguably everyone's most valuable investment.

A land trust is a simple and inexpensive arrangement under which real estate owned, or about to be acquired, in Illinois can be transferred to a       (Read More)

 
Nest Egg to Golden Egg w/IRA or 401K   Buying Property "Subject To"

So you cannot pick the best performing stocks in today's fluctuating market and once again you're hearing about a major stock correction. Maybe you have come across a great real estate investment opportunity but your checkbook is a little short. Are you thinking about retiring in the Sunbelt but keep seeing real estate prices climbing and wonder what they will be 20 to 30 years from now? Or, are you considering purchasing a    (Read More)

  Buying property Subject To is a powerful tool that every investor should use in the appropriate situations. Although the term is used frequently, does it refer to a buying method, a contingency, or both? In general, the phrase “subject to” simply refers to a condition in a contract that must be met or the contract will be null and void. For example, a contract can be written to include the following clause: “This contract is subject to   (Read More)
 
People Are Like Butterflies   10 Tips to Manage Your Money Better

People are like butterflies.  Before the bold, beautiful butterfly flies through the summer sky, it goes through a state of metamorphosis and enters into a cocoon state as a caterpillar.  They then go through a series of processes to become a bold, beautiful butterfly.

            Similarly, people enter the metamorphoses state upon birth and begin the process of being the person we were born to be.         (Read More)

 

1.  GET DIRECT DEPOSIT

Automatic deposit of your paycheck can help you avoid the desire to spend your money as soon as you receive it. We all are familiar with that “burning hole” feeling due to having a significant amount of money readily accessible. All of a sudden we “need” a new pair of shoes, new clothes, jewelry or other baubles. This pursuit of items that we “need” can easily lead to financial disrepair.      (Read More)

 
Book Review: Who Moved My Cheese    
Dealing with change is often a challenge for most people.  We like to dwell in familiar territory and have a tendency to shy away from the unknown.  However, there's a saying that I learned years ago, “change is inevitable, growth is a choice.” Therefore, if we are going to advance in life, knowing how to adjust to change is essential.  The book,   (Read More)  

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