Although the 2010 New York gubernatorial race is over, some of us may still be experiencing rent that's simply "too damn high." Since Jimmy McMillan and his promise to allow New Yorkers to "marry a shoe," are a distant memory, our pocketbooks are probably still bleeding. So with the rent still at astronomical levels I thought I'd...
Real Estate
From School Teacher to Full Time Real Estate Investor, an Interview with Ronnie Adams
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Today I have the privilege to share with you an interview with Ronnie Adams from Real Estate Guide 2 Success. Ronnie is a former school teacher turned successful real estate investor. Through hard work and perseverance, Ronnie now enjoys the benefits of financial freedom. His story is one that should inspire first time investors and entrepreneurs...
How often are you home? When you're there are you using every area of your house? Are there rooms of your house that go untouched for weeks at a time?
Each of us are home for different amounts of time, so each of us gain different levels of utility from our place of residence. However, we all...
Calculating real estate values can be as simple as 1, 2, 3!
There are three ways appraisers go about determining the fair market value of income producing property. These three approaches are:
Income Approach
Market Data / Comparable Sales Approach
Cost / Replacement Value Approach
Each of the models is unique and take a completely different viewpoint. You'll notice that I also used two...
We've all seen those commercials for bowflex and 6 minute abs, but have you checked out the recent home mortgage calculator workouts? Intense doesn't even begin to describe how much financial fat you'll burn with these bad boys. Unlike 6 minute abs, you can have them all completed and get your home finances ripped in just 5...
In the land of real estate investing you'll begin to hear a popular term when analyzing income producing property. Capitalization Rates, better known as Cap Rates. Cap rates are a way in determining the rate of return on an investment property.
How to Calculate Cap Rates
In order to calculate cap rates you'll need two other variables which are:
Net...
Each year millions of wide eyed and money hungry gamblers flock to a neon lit sand pit hundreds of miles from the barren Sierras. They come in droves to test their luck with slots, cards, and roulette. Free booze pours as gorgeous people from around the world make these new guests feel like they hold the key...