If you have ever rented an apartment, you can realize the tremendous benefit of owning a multifamily property. While the renters are paying down the mortgage debt of the property, you collect the gains from the appreciation, also known in real estate investing circles as “using other people’s money”. The profitability of a multifamily property…
The Gulf Coast real estate market is flooded with rumors and misunderstandings about the GO Zone that can be quite costly to investors. The GO Zone can be a great investment opportunity, but there are specific requirements you must meet in order to qualify for the tax incentives.About the GO Zone tax breakThe Gulf Opportunity…
Investing in foreign real estate involves a lot of risk, and what you don’t know can really hurt you. When investing in Panama, it is critical that you understand the the possible pitfalls in the purchasing process. Here are six common mistakes to avoid: Mistake #1: Your real estate agent insists that financing will be…
There is a right way and a wrong way to build a billboard. The cost of not building a billboard the right way can be crushing, ranging from $10,000 to move the sign to total loss of your investment if property damage leads to expensive litigation.Find proper placement The first step in building a billboard…
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While property owners can, and do interfere with tenants wanting to sell their small businesses, there are some key steps that a company owner can take to overcome landlord problems.Sooner is better than laterBusiness sellers often believe tell their brokers that they would rather wait to discuss the business’ lease assignment with the landlord, believing is not necessary…
Nicaragua has tremendous upside potential in beachfront real estate, but there is also the risk of losses due to adverse political conditions. Some of the favorable aspects of Nicaragua include virgin Caribbean beachfront, splendid colonial architecture, gorgeous and varied landscapes, vast tracks of fertile farmland and some of the most under-priced property in Central America….
Buying a house could be the biggest investment you will ever make, and you shouldn’t just rely on the Seller’s word. It is important to learn the true value of the property and then negotiate the right price and terms. Here are some tools that can help you:Use county property information sites These sites can…
Just how bad is the global economic outlook? The lack of a consensus answer to that question is telling. Normally, the financial institutions that steer the world economy show a degree of agreement. But these are uncertain times. The International Monetary Fund said recently that the credit crunch had cost financial firms a stunning $945bn;…
Have you ever counted 3,546 small plastic insects?I have.One of my first sales as a business broker intermediary was a party store sold to a young couple by the retiring owner. Because the deal called for the buyers to purchase the inventory at cost, it was necessary to count every item in stock, whether in…
