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
November 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
August 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
July 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
July 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
June 9, 2009 By 1 Comment
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
June 2, 2009 By 1 Comment
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
May 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
May 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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!
May 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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
May 11, 2009 By 1 Comment
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
May 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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 [...]
