The information you are about to read is not commonly gifted and is comprised of many years of success and failure in the auction business. It is intended for real estate professionals who are new to real estate auctions and their emerging popularity. If this describes you well, the advice you will receive in this…
There is an emerging and growing trend among smart and savvy Investment Retirement Account (IRA) owners, these individuals are investing a portion of their retirement funds in a self-directed IRA Limited Liability Company (LLC) and using the LLC to purchase real estate. These tax-deferred funds can be used to purchase real estate such as net-leased…
Even before the birth of the moniker, corporate social responsibility and sustainability have loitered around the foreground of investment analysis. ESG is becoming increasingly prevalent as not only a part of decision-making but also, as a representation of what traditionalists would consider a new paradigm. Never before have these non-financial factors become such a important…
Sure, it’s possible to imagine better news – say £7.3bn in cash from a straight sale instead of a mix of cash and a 20% stake in the enlarged US find manager. But this deal would address the UK bank’s biggest problem: a perceived lack of capital. At first blush, selling all of Barclays Global…
Why is it that the real estate industry is so self-centered and resistant to change? In times like these, couldn’t you argue that this is the most critical time to embrace change? You can’t seriously expect that practices of old will work equally as well when the market tips. The value proposition changes. Values change….
So you want to buy an investment property in California, but wondering how you should take title? This seemingly simple issue causes a lot of confusion even among seasoned pros. Many investors in California choose to form a single-property LLC (limited liability company) – or other type of corporation – in order to hold their investment…
Can you actually make money in tax sales? There are all kinds of people out there selling “training” programs claiming that they will teach investors how to make money from tax sales, but ultimately most of them are worthless? What do you need to learn? Where and when are the tax sales held? What are…
Employing individuals in Nicaragua can be a very difficult project. It is one of the more difficult aspects of running a business, or maintaining your home in the country. It can be very easy to get into bad situations, that can end up costing you a significant amount money. For example, I know of an…
When banks take possession of foreclosed properties, they typically sit vacant. When this happens, the yards and the homes themselves will deteriorate, often becoming eyesores for their neighborhoods. This will cause property values of perfectly good homes in the same neighborhood to begin a steady decline.Vacant properties pose numerous risks, from kids getting hurt by…
Distributions taken from a Traditional IRA before the IRA holder reaches age 59½ are called early distributions. The amount included as income is subject to a 10 percent penalty under the federal tax code. However, there are a few exceptions where the 10 percent penalty does not apply. With many investors forced to dip into…
