Most likely, if you're reading this, you think about a chief inspector. You may have even seen ads that you can make hundreds of dollars a day as a home inspector. Home inspection schools put many of these ads. They paint a rosy picture about the profession and how easy it is for you to do a lot of money almost overnight.What these schools and the various companies selling Home Inspection courses will not tell you how difficult it is to succeed...more
Buying a home is something most people dream of being able to do at some point in their life. All you have to do is save enough money for a down payment and you're in. Right? Maybe not. If your credit rating is not up to snuff, the road to your dream may be a little bumpy, but not impossible to overcome.Everyone is entitled, by law, to see their official credit score once a year from all three credit reporting bureaus. In the United States, there...more
Buying houses and property free and clear is like putting cash in your pocket and money in the bank. Why? Its simple. A free and clear property doesnt have a mortgage so you dont have to come up with the money month after month to pay for the mortgage. That means more profits for you. And lets face it, in the real estate investment game its all about the bottom line. Give yourself a head start with a profitable bottom line by focusing on free and clear properties.When you buy a house with no mortgage, the money you collect from rent (if you decide to rent) can go anywhere you want that money to go. Thats the beauty of free and clear property. You dont have an existing mortgage to worry about and that means the money you make goes where you say it goes. For example: you get your monthly rent check. Some of the rent goes to you, some goes to seller, and maybe some goes for property improvements. Take the mortgage factor out of the equation are your options are wide open.Plain and simple, mortgages stink. When you dont have to worry about paying the bank, you are putting money in your bank. Free and clear properties are one of the smartest investment moves you can make.When you are...more
FoundationThe Miami Beach luxury home may look exquisite outside but what you must know are the secrets that lie within its walls, literally. Cracks in the floors, walls and foundation may not cause alarm if relatively small but larger ones must concern you. These cracks connote expensive repairs and huge troubles. If you see no cracks, dont forget...more
Do your research firstEven if you fall in love at first sight with the Miami real estate property, make sure that youve done your part in due diligence. Research is a crucial step in home-buying; its importance cannot be stressed enough for every homebuyer, especially first-time individuals. The first thing you should look is the citys current...more
Buying a house is a really big deal. Not only is it a very pricey purchase, it is also one that has a multitude of complications. All of the different aspects of the purchase will need to been gone over carefully and thoughtfully before you finally sign the papers. There are things that you will need to check about the house that you like. You need to go over financing, insurance, and taxes to name a few.Debating whether or not the older house that you want is a great deal or not depends on a few factors. Can you do the repairs and rehab yourself? If so then you will only need to buy materials and take the time. that can be very cost effective. If you can't do much more than change a light bulb then you will have to face paying for labor, and that is expensive.Often you will find some absolutely lovely homes that have been already fixed up nicely. These are usually in areas that are really attractive and have great old growth, with beautiful trees and bushes. Even though at first glance the house might look perfect you should look at the closets and windows carefully. Many older homes were built without closet space. The windows, if they are original will probably leave a lot to be...more
It seems obvious, right? Making money with your real estate career comes from striking deals on free and clear homes. If its so easy to understand, why arent more people doing it? There are many options to making a free and clear home work for you....more
Buying your first home is a big, life changing decision regardless of the economic climate. The decision becomes even more bold in an a recession where job cuts are rampant and the housing market has been in a slump for over a year. Nevertheless, if...more
From living on your own for the first time to starting a family with someone, a house can be the dwelling place of lifelong memories. The structure, design, size, etc. - should all suit your lifestyle goals and needs. A house should be a place where...more
Costa Rica, also known as The Rich Coast, is known for its amazing natural beauty and ecology. Costa Rica is also identified as "Switzerland of America" and is hallowed with heavenly beauty, thus called as "Heaven on Earth". As this country is truly...more
CostaRica is the place for retired people and investors. A country with coastlines in the Pacific as well as Caribbean Sea, it boasts of wonderful beaches, tropical rain forests, magnificent mountains and a soothing climate. A hot destination for...more
If you need to sell your house fast, then you have 3 different options. You can list your house with a Realtor, try to sell home fast yourself, or sell it to an investor. Each one of these has its perks and disadvantages. Below I am going to go in...more