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Guest article by: Charles P. Castellon, Esq. The law has always struggled to keep up with technology. Back in the 70’s, the legal system was not ready to address issues stemming “test tube” babies and currently, there are some gray areas involving digital assets in estate planning. In the still-young internet age, it will continue […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by Kim Lisa Taylor: No doubt if you have a self directed IRA or substantial investment funds, you have considered investing in real estate. However, you may lack the funds to invest on your own or the desire to deal with the hassles of property management. A viable option for you may be […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by: Ron Richards In 2008, my colleague Steve Perez and I pondered what our next move would be. The “Housing Crisis” was in full-effect, and the company we worked for at the time had just dissolved. The company we worked for was a real estate investment brokerage. We learned a lot and thought […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by: Ignite Funding When banks are not lending, hard money lenders are. Hard money lenders fill a void in the financial market, especially for short-term funding for commercial homebuilders. Borrowers seek funding typically between $500 thousand-$5 million to purchase land, start development, and get their residential communities ready for market. Because the size […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by Augie Byllott: I am often asked the best way to acquire investment properties. My answer is usually, “It depends…” Those of you who know me, know I have a sense of humor, but this answer is not intended to be either evasive or funny. My favorite acquisition technique is with owner financing, but […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by Karen Finley of NPL Executives: Does anyone recall the big bank executives going before the U.S. Senate in 2008 to explain why they needed a bailout from the American taxpayers? The headlines read: “The big banks are too big to fail,” resulting in the U.S Treasury paying over 100 billion dollars to […]
Continue ReadingGuest Article by Tracy Z. Rewey: Want the security of real estate without the hassles of the 3 T’s (tenants, toilets, and trash)? Then it’s time to consider investing in real estate notes. Be The Bank When you own a promissory note, you are acting like the bank. You are the one receiving the payments. […]
Continue ReadingArticle by NuView president Glen Mather, in response to this Wall Street Journal article: With a considerable push from the current administration, the Department of Labor (who has oversight over IRAs and 401(k) rules) is creating new rules for financial advisors that provide services for retirement plans and participants. As a separate initiative, the SEC […]
Continue ReadingGuest Article by Paul McGarigal: When asked, “What is your number?” many people have no idea what you are talking about. The number, of course, is the amount you will need to retire. Let’s take a look at how to figure out your retirement number. If you now live on $7,500 a month gross combined […]
Continue ReadingArticle by NuView president, Glen Mather: We generally become the summation of our habits, the outgrowth of our discipline, and the energy of our ambitions. Ever hear anyone say, when challenged about their attitudes and habits, “I’m sorry, but that’s just the way I am?” I’m certain that they don’t mean to convey that they […]
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