I have had a lot of people ask me questions about private money. I’d like to seek clarification on a few points. First, “private money” is not the same as “hard money.” Yes, both hard money lenders and private money lenders are people or companies that have money to lend on real estate deals. However, … Read more
The nominee trustee in a Land Trust is a person, whom you trust, to serve as trustee for recording purposes only. After your property has been deeded from your personal name to that of the trust, (which, as I indicated in prior blogs, includes the name of the trustee) your nominee trustee will resign and … Read more
So far, we’ve covered the Buy, Fix, Sell exit strategy and the Buy and Hold exit strategy. Today, we’re going to talk about a third strategy – Contract Assignment, also referred to as wholesale. Assigning contracts is not just about finding a deal and then assigning the contract to someone else. Wholesaling is about knowing … Read more
Most rookie investors begin their trading adventure in the middle of stock land. Of all the available asset classes, stocks seem to be the most easily understood and the most widely used. The idea of buying shares of ownership in some of America’s largest companies and participating in their growth is music to the ears … Read more
Here are a few Common Trading Mistakes that beginning traders typically make in the early stages of their trading careers. If you are new to the market, see if any of these apply to recent losing trades you may have made. Improper Reading of a Chart Many technical concepts, like trends, support, and resistance, are … Read more
We can all appreciate a nicely landscaped home. It grabs our attention and piques our interest. This is exactly what you want with your rehab project. When we see a home with an average landscape… do we even see it? Usually not. The idea behind quality Curb Appeal is more than just pretty flowers; it … Read more
In this article, we will discuss the concepts of support and resistance. The concepts of support and resistance are just a few of the many aspects of technical analysis. In technical terms, support and resistance are price areas where a large quantity of trading has taken place and where significant buying or selling pressure exists. … Read more
The financial playground is littered with tools. The utility of each varies with some being essential while others are not worth the time wasted to create them in the first place. As a new trader, remember your end goal is becoming a successful craftsman on Wall Street. Doing so requires first mastering a few essential … Read more
Ever since Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) latest earnings release on October 28th, the stock has been a veritable snooze-fest. Here are a few stats to back it up. Over the past month, the beloved tech behemoth has traded in a super tight $18 range between $530 and $512. That’s a paltry 3.4% range, folks. Not just for … Read more
We have already discussed the importance of curb appeal when showing and selling a home. There is no question that creating attractive landscaping is essential if you want a buyer to become interested in your investment property. Let’s say that you’ve found a great property. The question now becomes, where do you start Landscape Planning … Read more