In 2016, the U.S. government collected almost $4 trillion dollars in taxes, with a bit over two-thirds of that money going toward social insurance programs like Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, unemployment, etc. Social Security alone came in at a huge 24 percent of the fiscal spending, and experts say that this percentage is growing each…
Read MoreEveryone knows that when you’re in business whether it is real estate or any other type of business you will have to make decisions. As you know, these are not always going to be easy decisions either and may cause some anxiety. Sometimes these decisions will impact your future, the future of your business and…
Read MoreRealtors may stress the importance of location when it comes to property value, and it’s true. The location of your property does matter. At the same time, there are plenty of other things that can add value to a property, as well as devalue it. Today, let’s look at 7 things that can devalue property,…
Read MoreThe world, as we know it, has rapidly become very complex. Technology is advancing faster than we can keep up with, times are hard financially, the kids need more and more things, and your job mentally drains you. Many of us struggle to maintain our sanity at times when we’re mentally fatigued, frustrated, and stressed…
Read More“I just want to be wealthy.” Perhaps you’ve felt this way before. You make a certain amount of money, but you want to make a whole lot more. You want to be wealthy, but the reality is that deep down you just don’t think you’ll ever get there. What does it mean to be wealthy?…
Read MoreGreat leaders are often followed by a great team, as a great leader recognizes that success comes easier when you have a team of dedicated people working together to achieve common goals. This principle goes for any business, including a real estate investment business. Yes, you could go out and find motivated sellers on your…
Read MoreMarko teaches students how to set up a business entity to run their real estate businesses. He also explains the differences how they should decided how to elect tax options. He reviews how they can set up entity and what they should consider when choosing type of entity.
Read MoreWhen you hire a property manager, there are certain qualities that will separate the average from the excellent. There are certain skill sets that are necessary for successfully managing properties. If you’re seeking an excellent property manager, here are five qualities that you can look for in prospective managers. Master tenant screeners An excellent property…
Read MoreWhat Business Structure Is Right For Me? When you select the structure under which you will operate your real estate investing business, you are making a very important business decision. The basic organizational structures available to real estate entrepreneurs today are partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies. The most common question I get from students…
Read MoreGetting into real estate investing is exciting, for the newbie and the experienced investor. Regardless of how long you’ve been investing, I have a few golden rules that I share regularly: Don’t write big checks Don’t jeopardize your credit Don’t make promises you can’t keep This article is about getting out of real estate deals…
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