Condo-Hotels A New Second-Home Alternative to Time Shares
Condo-hotels have evolved as a better, more reliable second home alternative to time-shares. They are usually attractive, high-rise hotels on the ocean or in other prime locations, and range in price from the mid $200,000s to over 1 million, depending on the size, location, and amenities.Many of ... more...

Multi Family Dwellings Targets of International Terrorism; case study
America changed after 9-11 when we realized that just because we are half way around the world we are not without danger from radical international terrorist murderers. Admitting this problem and understanding that our enemies may try to exploit our weaknesses our Think Tank set out to protect the ... more...

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...

5 Tips for Cheap Home Insurance
Home insurance is a general term for two different insurance products. Buildings insurance to protect your property's construction and home contents insurance to protect your moveable household objects and valuables.The problem is that not all home insurance policies are created equal making it ... more...

Rental Property Tax Deductions
Own residential rental properties? This article discusses how income from those properties impacts your taxes.What Constitutes Revenue?Generally, rental income is defined as any revenue you receive from the occupancy or use of residential property. Rent, obviously, is included in that revenue. Many ... more...

Back To The Future - Big Changes Are Coming, Get Ready Now
The comments below are quoted from a recent speech by Ben Bernanke, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors..."Looking forward, I am sure that the Committee will continue to watch the oil situation carefully. However, future monetary-policy choices will not be closely linked to the ... more...

Buying Your First Investment Property
"Begin With The End In Mind"I first heard the phrase "Begin with the end in mind" in a Steven Covey book called "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". This expression makes a lot of sense because the fact is, you can't get where you're going, unless you know where you want to go.Most new ... more...

Property Investment How to Calculate Rental Returns
Before purchasing an investment property for rental purposes its always a good idea to calculate whether it will be cash flow positive or cash flow negative. That is, will the property generate an income (positive) or will it require a monthly cash injection (negative)?This article will outline ... more...

Real Estate Problem Solver
IntroductionThere are many areas one can invest in. Since I was 15 years old I have looked for the fastest, most effective way to accumulate a lot of wealth, with the least amount of risk. I am now 58. While looking for this road to truth, I spent a lot of time in the school of hard knocks. The ... more...