I was meme tagged by Pat Kitano of Transparent RE.com. A meme [mem ] is described by the American Cultural Dictionary as “A unit of cultural information, such as a cultural practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another .”
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I got through my Friday the 13th closing with no problems, so I’m now the happy owner of a new four-unit property in the Montrose section of Houston.
Illicit activity is something that every landlord needs to be on the lookout for, and the methamphetamine (“meth”) epidemic that hitting some regions is adding new twists to this concern.
Not long ago I wrote a post on Real Estate Speculating vs. Real Estate Investing. My main point was that
Expect to see more of this issue…
As the presidential election looms, the issue of immigration - particularly illegal immigration - will move into the spotlight.
Effective home selling these days requires the right attitude. The most effective sellers take the stance “We are no longer home owners, we are home sellers”. This attitude goes a long way in preparing the seller for what’s ahead. The following is a list of ten other things to keep in mind when getting ready to sell your home.
Travelling to the west this time…
Australian real estate investing in Perth has continued to show excellent results in terms of capital growth and good rental yields.
In the final quarter of 2006, ending 31st December, median house prices in Perth rose by nearly 5 per cent to $325,000. Over the past year, Perth house prices have increased by 18 per cent and rents have also risen by 25 per cent. The supply of new homes has slowed although demand is still strong.
…well not exactly tax free, but tax deferred at least.
Many Australian residents and those interested in Australian Real Estate Investing have found Tasmania, a safe retreat from the metropolitan areas with a temperate climate and plenty of waterfront properties.
In the past ,Tasmania has always been the most affordable state in Australia for real estate investment. Tasmania offers a vast amount of less costly options to live and certainly offers investment potential for investors willing to wait some time. Tasmania is ideal for investors willing to accept lower rents in exchange for retirement bed making. Australian real estate investors are finally starting to notice Tasmania.
I have heard a lot lately about “Subject To” real estate investing. “Subject To” is when you purchase an investment property subject to existing financing. The seller keeps the current loan on the property in place and a separate agreement is signed to make it available to the investor and eventually the buyer’s use.