Investing
Do We Need A Dow 2.0?
Like oxygen, reports on the daily doings of the Dow Jones Industrial Average are everywhere. It’s the fastest way to check Wall Street’s pulse and the one benchmark most likely to be quoted in the morning paper and the nightly news.
There are 30 companies which comprise the DJIA, but not the same companies all the [...]
How is real wealth created in real estate?
In real estate, and with other investments, it is not enough for values to increase over time.
The reason is that we measure the value of goods in cash. The catch is that when inflation strikes, individual dollars buy less. Seen another way, it takes more dollars to buy a given item, thus prices appear [...]
How Can I Find Foreclosed Properties?
Much discussion is given to foreclosures and REOs (”real estate owned”), especially on late-night television and various Internet sites where — it is explained — you too can make a fortune in foreclosures.
Foreclosed homes are typically sold “as is.” This means there are no warranties as to condition. As well, buyers should look into [...]
What Is “Negative Cashflow”?
When real estate is bought for investment purposes, investors seek appreciation and a positive cashflow — a higher value over time and cash profits each month.
But, it sometimes happens that rental properties produce a negative cashflow — they lose money every month, or they lose money every so often.
A property with negative cashflow is not [...]
Can I Makes Millions Buying Real Estate With No Money Down?
It’s a big country and you can be sure that each year someone will win the lottery, someone will get hit by lightening, and someone will buy a home at a steep discount, with predatory terms, and no money down. The odds in every case are grim.
The essential issue is NOT buying property with no [...]
Do I have to pay off my loan if I subdivide?
Your property, all of your property, is security for your loan. If you sell off a piece, the lender has less security. As well, your mortgage agreement likely forbids the sale of some or all of the property without the lender’s permission or without the loan being payable in full the moment you sell.
Your [...]
© Copyright 