Is it illegal to sell your own property?
Kentucky Association of REALTORS This article was written by Harry Borders, a residential real estate attorney in Louisville, KY. Owner Financing and Private Financing Significantly Impacted by the S.A.F.E. Act. On July 30, 2008 the Federal S.A.F.E. Act (Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008) was signed into law. The federal SAFE Act [...]
Trading Real Estate without a 1031
On the conference call last night Peter Fortunato talked about the advantages of TRADING vs. selling real estate. In this “hard to sell ” market, sometimes trading is the best and fastest solution. To trade real estate, you need to identify what you want more than what you have. Then approach people who have what [...]
Acquisition Class – why NOW is the time by Pete Fortunato
Pete Fortunato will present two days of lecture and of discussion, with case studies, regarding How to Acquire Real Estate – and why NOW is the time. Questions and Debate encouraged! June 12-13 in Tampa – Allegiant Air = LEX to TAMPA $120 round trip. Come join us!
How to Build Financial Friends
WAYS TO BUILD FINANCIAL FRIENDS Help A Friend Fund His or Her Retirement Plan Many are worried about money for retirement. Most are still counting on the government to bail them out with Social Security. It’s a bad bet. Once you learn to invest profitably, then you are in a position to help your friends and family build [...]
New Lead-Based Paint Rules
Interesting new federal requirement for rehabbers… I wanted to quickly inform you of new lead-based paint guidelines released by the EPA and enforceable as of April 22nd. This will be important for Realtors, contractors, investors, and property managers. Please spread the word. According to the EPA: “Beginning
Is Education Worth the Time, Trouble and Expense?
Folks often ask why we STILL attend – after investing in real estate for more than 15 years – so many meetings, seminars and get-togethers. Before we answer this question, let’s first look at
from Steve Forbes
Home Is Where The House Is Morgan Brennan, Forbes 01.13.10, 6:00 AM ET Cheaper prices, tax breaks and low mortgage rates lure first-time homebuyers to settle down. It really is a good time to
from Dave Lindahl – sage advice
In my years in business I’ve noticed three paths people take to become successful in business: The Silver-Platter Path. This is where success is handed to you. Mom or Dad are extremely rich, successful, or both. Some of these moms and dads then give every advantage to their kids. Maybe you got the best education [...]
From one of my Masters Josh Cantwell
WARNING: When it comes to real estate Buy, Fix & Flip sounds easy, and can be. It gets even easier if you have a team of good people in place. A good team consists of the following: – A good real estate
Learn How To Legally and Ethically Hammer the IRS!
Learn How To Legally and Ethically Hammer the IRS! By John Hyre, Tax Attorney, Accountant, Real Estate Investor Taxes are probably your #1 expense. I’d like to help you change that. As a tax attorney, accountant and real estate investor, I’m well equipped to do just that. On Tuesday, March 2nd, I will cover the [...]