Eleven key attributes of a good property manager

Property management is a career profession. The industry enables job growth, continuous learning experiences, and the opportunity to work with diverse individuals and income groups. The property manager can work directly for a real estate owner or for a property management company, hired by an owner or legal entity to take care of the real estate for a specified period […]

Small Business Loan Update: Stimulus Bill Helps Rescue Businesses If They Can’t Pay Back Loans

As we continue to diligently scrutinize the 1,000+ pages of the stimulus bill (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), there is a provision that is not getting much attention, but which could be very helpful to small businesses. If you are a small business and have received an SBA loan from your local banker, but are having trouble making […]

5 things to do before renting your home

Renting your property may seem like an easy way to increase your passive income, but starting the process, you may find it more complicated than expected. Your home can stay on the market for months without a rental applicant because it is priced above fair market rent. A bad tenant may be late or outright refuse to pay the rent; […]

Tax Tips for Home Buyers

Although fewer people are buying homes right now, for those who are on the market there are a number of tax breaks available. In fact, for those who have not had a primary residence in the last three years, there are considerable tax deductions available. Certain buyers in this category may be eligible to claim deductions of up to $ […]

10 cons of desktop publishing

Introduction The odds of becoming a successful self-publisher can seem daunting to a beginner. But if you are really serious about seeing yourself in print and using your writing to help as many people as possible, then no number of negatives can stop you from achieving your goals. However, when reading this list, keep in mind that there is no […]

Post Covid-19 Real Estate Opportunities

Where to look for the best deals to earn money I understand that this is a sensitive time and a sensitive issue. There are people all over the world who are suffering, and I am about to write an article on how we can benefit as investors. I want to start by saying that I really feel compassion for all […]

How can you explain income resolution 70-604 to your homeowner’s association members?

I get more questions about Revenue Resolution 70-604 than about all other tax issues combined. One of the questions that continually arises is: “How do we inform and educate our members so that they can vote on this important ruling?” I recommend putting descriptive text on the ballot so that members have a basic understanding of Revenue Resolution. Below is […]