I’ll begin by saying that I am absolutely guilty of confusing activity with accomplishment. I initially heard this expression from one of my mentors in Chicago, back in 2006. I had to provide a time log for his review on a weekly basis and he would always chide me about making this mistake. He would [...]
Finding the Best Mortgage Lenders
For most first-time home buyers, finding the best mortgage lender is a challenging task. This is particularly true when there are so many mortgage lenders with so many types of loan products keen to receive your loan application. Mortgage brokers are also operating in the market acting as intermediaries between lenders and homebuyers. Before getting [...]
Happy New Year: Invest in You
I 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 [...]
Saving on Private Mortgage Insurance
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 if you [...]
Get Rich on the Government’s Dime
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 I [...]
INVESTING IN MULTI-UNITS – It’s All About Cashflow
By 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 [...]
Investment Property Software
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 [...]
Personal Finance Investing
By Danielle Pierce 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 [...]
The Fine Art of PRECONSTRUCTION Investing
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. [...]
FOUR TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS AND LIFE
By Johnny Campbell There are many factors that contribute to effective communication, but one area that shows that you are able to speak effectively is how well you assert yourself during conversation. Here are four tips that will help you increase your composure when giving an assertive message so that you can present what you [...]
Tax Lien Help – Helping Investors Understand Tax Lien Certificates
INVESTING IN TAX LIENS CERTIFICATES: PRO or CONS? By Kellye Fox We’ve all watched that late night infomercial that promises us fast money and hefty returns if we only try investing in tax lien certificates. Well, let me save you the $99.95 and tell you the pros and cons of this type of investment. With [...]
Joint Venture Announcement by Invest With Passion!
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 [...]
Are You Familiar With Real Estate Investment Trusts
REIT Are You Familiar With Real Estate Investment Trusts By Steven Walsh The average investor is not concerned with national business trends, population migration, or the stock market. The average investor is interested in two-flats, rehabbing single family properties, or foreclosures. Often times, a real estate investment trust (REIT), never crosses their minds. Well, maybe [...]
LIFE INSURANCE: The Basis Of A Good Financial Plan
By Donna V. Werner Life insurance, with its own vocabulary, typically fits into the category of things most people don’t like to talk about or, quite frankly, understand. And yet, this product can be vitally important to a family’s or a business owner’s financial well-being. The following is a brief introduction to life insurance and [...]
CREDIT MONITORING Is It Right For You?
By Freddie Taylor Credit monitoring services allow you to closely track the information pertaining to your credit. As we know, credit is very important in the lives of Americans, and especially real estate investors, as it is our credit that helps determine our loan interest rates and whether or not we will even get a [...]
How Much is Enough Money?
By Crystal Harvey I have been in the real estate industry for over twenty years. I have always known that I would remain in this business in some capacity for the rest of my life. I have a passion for all that is real estate. I have continued to educate myself and learned many, many [...]
THE MONEY MACHINE: Money Management System
By Freddie Taylor Regarding money, don’t be lulled to sleep and into thinking it isn’t important. Money is important, but maybe not why you think. We must not praise the mighty dollar, but recognize its role in our life. The question to ask is, what is money? What is money? Money is a means of [...]
Earners Are Learners: Learning More Increases Your Earning Power
By Johnny Campbell I have a question for you. Would you like to make more money in business and live a more successful life? If your answer is yes, then the secret to having both of these things occur in your life is to adopt the attitude of a lifelong learner. In my opinion, being [...]
INTEGRITY BEFORE SUCCESS
By Johnny Campbell If you are going to be successful in real estate (or any other business as far as that is concerned), integrity must come before your financial success. Many people are financially successful in life, but some have forgotten the meaning of true success. As business speaker Jim Rohn once said, “quite often, [...]
IDENTITY THEFT: Are You At Risk?
By George Anderson As a victim of identity theft, I can tell you that this is one of the biggest nightmare situations that could ever happen. I truly wish this never happens to anyone of you. However, the reality is it just may. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), identity theft is the fastest [...]
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