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HUD's Proposals For Reform
October 19, 2002 On July 29, 2002, HUD released a set of proposals to substantially change the ways in which home loans are originated in the US.  As usual, the proposals were open for comment, and many thousands of them were received.  Mine was among them, and is shown ... more...

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Real Estate Investment Trust
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) A trust that uses investors money to purchase and manage real estate. A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a company that invests its assets in real estate holdings. REIT investments may be excellent inflation hedge. REIT's ... more...

Realtor
Realtor © Realtor © is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors © (NAR), an organization with over 700,000 members, and subscribes to its code of ethics. ... more...

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Florida Investment Real Estate and What Are Considerations Before Buying
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Be Patient Screening Tenants
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Even if you believe your case will ultimately be agreed to and settled without a trial, you will be in a much better position if you already have the relevant documents in your possession. Better safe than sorry.You should locate the relevant documents, make copies, and keep them somewhere secure, ... more...

Taxing Your eBay Profits
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Are You Sick of the Financial Insecurity of Fluctuating Seasons and Income?
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5 Rock-Solid Real Estate Investment Strategies
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No Money Down Real Estate - Fund All Your Deals With Private Lending!!
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Property Investment How to Calculate Rental Returns
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Save Time With a Bridge Loan
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Seller Financing
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Real Estate Investing By The Numbers
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Bahamas Real Estate Guide to Permits, Residency and More
In 1993, the International Persons Landholding Act was put into motion to encourage foreigners to purchase a second home in The Bahamas. And it couldnt be simpler. If a foreigner buys a single family dwelling or vacant land to be used in the construction of such a dwelling, then he no longer needs ... more...

Real Estate Investment Requires A Team
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Land of the Free
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