5 Steps to Successful Property Investment
When looking to invest in property its always important to take a structured approach to ensure you get only what you are looking for. Over the years Ive developed the following structure and Ill always stick to it so that I know I have done all the homework necessary to make a sound investment ... more...

Finding Houses For Your New Property Business
Last time we looked at Market research and one of the topics to be researched was properties that are currently available to rent in your locality. You can find these on your competitors web sites and listed in the local press. Make a list of ALL the property available near you. Its an excellent ... more...

Are You Tired of Tenants, Toilets, and Trash?
Wouldn't you rather go to Tahiti? Are you a landlord with rental property whose value has significantly appreciated? Are you ready to cash in those profits and take that trip to Tahiti?Before selling your property, check with your accountant who will tell you that you will be paying $60,000 in ... more...

Investment Property - Leveraging Rental Property Equity
Owning investment property is a tremendous wealth building strategy. Thousands upon thousands of individuals have amassed great wealth by investing in rental properties.Unfortunately, few investment property owners learn how to leverage equity in a way that maximizes tax deductions while creating ... more...

3 Mistakes to Absolutely Avoid in a 1031/TIC Exchange
We've all made bad decisions in the past. Don't you just hate to hear "I told you so" from your friends and family? Or, maybe you catch yourself saying "If only I'd have...?"Personally, I'm one of those people who prefers to learn from someone else's mistakes. If you're at all like me, and you ... more...

Things To Consider Before Buying a Condo Hotel or Resort Residence
Resort home ownership, such as condo hotels and fractional shares is different from typical home ownership. So it is important to ask certain questions before signing the purchase agreement on a resort property. The following list of questions typically applies to most types of resort property ... more...

San Diego Real Estate, Million Dollar Homes
San Diego county has always been known for its Luxury Homes, yet in 2004 San Diego County luxury home sales (homes over $1,000,000) hit an incredible 2774 total units, an increase of almost 170% over total sales in 2003!In the entire State of California, A total of 33,107 homes sold for a million ... more...

10 Top Considerations For Those Buying Property Abroad
Are you one of a growing number of people considering buying a second home in the sun, an idyllic home from home abroad or a lucrative investment property overseas? If so youre not alone! Statistics show that globally were all on the move with a recent survey by YouGov revealing that 55% of adult ... more...

SIPPS - Need to Know More?
What is SIPPS? What is A-Day? How could it affect you? Do you have investment property or want to invest in property? These are all questions, that you will want to find answers to.Referred to as A-Day, April 6th 2006 will be an historical date for pensions in the UK and will mark the beginning ... more...