Archive for August, 2009

Dangers In Flipping Real Estate

If you have recently purchased some real estate for investment purposes, you are in good company. Recent reports suggest that as many as 25% of these purchases are made by those who plan on using the property for investment purposes only. If you hope to “flip” the  property there are 4 things you must be [...]

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Ways Renters Lose Money

Are you still renting a home or apartment for yourself or your family?  If so, you’re losing money. Think about these three ways you lose money by renting:
1.  You’re paying for someone else’s mortgage payment. You’re missing out on the appreciation that the property gives to the landlord. Appreciation is a term used in accounting [...]

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