Prior to the 1980s, Masonite Corporation was a leading manufacturer of high-quality hardboard siding. Cost reduction efforts during the 1980s and 1990s resulted in the company producing an inferior product that warps, rot, soften, blister, and / or swell after routine exposure to moisture. Many buildings constructed during this time used faulty Masonite siding, causing millions of dollars in structural […]
I am a huge fan of the various experts who provide practical financial advice. And, having listened to many of them for more than 50 years, some of their advice is well placed. But not everything is accurate. So Dave Ramsey advised his millions of followers that long-term care insurance planning should start at age 65 – he’s doing a […]
The advantages of hard money loans It offers huge benefits that are not normally available through large banks or credit institutions. Some of the benefits include: Minimum conditions: To obtain, a borrower must meet a short list of criteria, while a bank has many hard-and-fast conditions that must be met. This can include income history, credit report, etc. The whole […]
Twitter is a free social networking and microblogging service that was originally launched in March 2006 and has since evolved into a real-time short message service that works across multiple networks and devices. Twitter allows users to stay in touch and share information with each other in real time. Users can use a maximum of 140 characters per message or […]
1031 Exchange deferred tax A 1031 tax-deferred exchange is a transaction that allows owners to preserve the full value of their investment property. A 1031 exchange allows owners who choose to dispose of their investment properties to do so and avoid having to pay capital gains taxes by allowing them to reinvest the proceeds of their sales in “like” properties. […]
Are you brand new or are you just getting your feet wet with real estate investing? I am a real estate agent, my friends and I watch HGTV. Let me tell you that there are many ways to invest in real estate. I think a lot of potential real estate investors watch shows on how to move and misjudge the […]
Creative financing When a commercial real estate investor is looking to purchase an income-generating property using any number of creative financing methods, one of the most important keys to their success is their ability to provide an adequate and verifiable proof of funds (POF) both to the seller as the lender. Verification of funds can improve investors’ credibility with the […]
The three basic needs of any human being are food, shelter, and clothing. And a good house is the most common form of refuge. In the past, people used to live in large joint families, so a single house provided shelter for many people. But with the spread of libertarianism and independent thinking in the modern age, many people like […]
Many Pittsburgh landlords are frustrated by the current state of landlord-tenant law, as many rights under current law are vested in the tenant. The owner’s frustration is especially evident in the city proper; Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Oakland and Bloomfield are full of college students who can be noisy, negligent with property, or behind on rent. However, a landlord has certain […]
You are probably wondering why you would want to sell your home to a real estate investor instead of listing your home with a real estate agent or selling it yourself. There are many very good reasons why you should consider selling to a real estate investor. I’ll share with you a few different options that you’ve probably never thought […]
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