Community Development Corporations: Partnering with Non-profits Author: Scott Grummer
Community development corporations (CDCs) are not-for-profit organizations run by a board of directors made up of residents of the communities they serve. Sometimes the support that they provide is just what some for-profit investors and builders need in order to move a house or make a project's numbers work.
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Mobile Home Park Due Diligence Author: David Reynolds
When you put a mobile home park under contract, you should have a stipulation in the contract that will allow you to confirm what the seller has said and to evaluate the overall feasibility of the purchase. Due diligence should involve looking at the physical, economic, demographic and market feasibility of the project. This time period should usually take between 30 and 60 days.
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Self-Directed IRA: A Savvy Investor's Little-Known Secret Author: TommyJoe Valenzuela
Investors are increasingly turning to assets beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Fueled by stock market volatility and their growing sophistication, many are looking to invest in real estate, private stocks, hedge funds and other investments with an individual retirement account (IRA). Such investments made through a self-directed IRA can provide greater flexibility and control over the investments held in an individual's retirement account.
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Edmonton, Alberta: How Do You Heat Your Igloo? Author: Todd Millar
Don't get caught up in a good story. Find the facts about what makes your potential investment and its area and economy perform. Look for a long term trend that allows you to hold if you need to, and calculate just how long you could afford to hold.
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Real Estate Fundamentals in Action: Alberta Author: Todd Millar
Real estate investors need to be aware of five fundamental factors about an individual market before making an investment there. These five factors are an area's economy, population, real estate cycle, political leadership and transportation improvements.
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Real Estate Investing: Focus on the Fundamentals Author: Todd Millar
There are three main criteria that must be addressed before moving ahead with any real estate investment. The key to a successful property purchase comes first from an evaluation and understanding of the area in which you'll potentially be pouring your capital. Today we'll focus on the fundamentals.
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Title Insurance: Exceptions to the Rule Author: Traci D. Ellis, Esq.
If you’ve been investing in real estate for any length of time, you’re probably well aware of the wisdom of securing an owner’s title insurance policy whenever you purchase property. But are you aware the exceptions to coverage in the policy?
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2008 Legislative Preview: NARHRI Author: John Grant, Contributing Writer
The National Association of Responsible Home Rebuilders and Investors (NARHRI) expects to be extremely busy advocating on behalf of residential real estate investors throughout the country in 2008.
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Why Invest in Mobile Home Parks? Author: David Reynolds
Dave Reynolds explains the advantages of mobile home parks as a rental property investment.
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Land Trusts for Real Estate Investors: Helpful or Hype? Author: Traci D. Ellis, Esq.
For most real estate investors, land trusts are not a viable vehicle to hold title to a property.
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How Texas Tax Sales Work Author: Darius Barazandeh
Tax sales of Texas property explained by attorney Darius Barazandeh.
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The Benefits of Tax Deeds in Texas Author: Darius Barazandeh
Darius Barazandeh explains why Texas is still the most popular tax sale state.
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Historical Perspective on the Mortgage Payoff Debate Author: Don Wexler
Paying off your mortgage quickly may not be your highest investment priority.
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