Which States is the best to invest in? The best State to invest depends upon your goals. If you are interested in a return on your investment than a Lien State is the way you want to go. Iowa is a great Lien State to invest in because it currently pays 24% interest with...
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The Buy and Hold methodology, as it is applicable to property, is and always has been the cause for making more millionaires than any other method. The main reason is really because it lets you develop equity through appreciation over a period of time. There are numerous short term techniques like lease-options, wholesaling, and...
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As a member of our Investor Network, you know that I am a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki’s message and mission. Robert is the best selling financial author in the history of the world.  And now he’s released what he claims to be “the most important book I’ve ever written.“ The world’s educational system...
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The self-directed Solo 401k retirement plan offers powerful advantages for real estate investing. The Individual k or Solo 401k is an IRS-qualified retirement plan that has been simplified for the self-employed and small business owner. The structure of the plan gives participants more options than a traditional 401k. The Solo 401k’s investment capability, direct...
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Ask most investors what they think about the housing market today, and they will most likely cringe out of habit. The reality is that the housing market in 2013 is making a recovery, a quick and expected one. Before we get into why the market is looking good as of right now, let’s remind...
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What is a FICO Score? Most credit bureau scores in the U.S. are calculated from software developed by Fair Isaac and Company. They are commonly referred to as FICO scores and include a rating based on information found in credit reports. If you’re planning to finance the purchase of any investment properties now or...
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Earlier this year Norada Real Estate added a One-Year Rent Guarantee as part of every investment property purchased through their network. The response by investors has been very positive and overwhelming. A few people made the comment that it sounded, “too good to be true”. In response to those comments, I present the following...
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Credit scores can be the deciding factor for many major transactions. Lenders use credit scores to predict future behavior based on your past—if you have a low score because your cable bill is delinquent, then a lender won’t think you’re a good risk. The credit score consumers are most familiar with is FICO, but...
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Demand for U.S. real estate by foreign investors has exploded over the last year.  The first reason has been the weakness of the U.S. dollar.  That has allowed foreign buyers to invest in U.S. real estate that produces favorably high yields, as well as profiting from the currency trade. These two factors compound to...
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People were on the move in 2012 and apparently the most popular place for them to move to was Pittsburgh, PA., according to the 2012 Top US Growth Cities Report recently released by U-Haul International.  The Steel City topped the list of 30 metro areas selected with a 9.04% population growth, based on data...
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