November 26th, 2008 B. Slade
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In the real estate investment industry, you need to be overflowing with self-confidence to succeed.
When a person is about to do something life changing, he/she is typically infested with the voice of two things: reason – which is actually common sense and doubts – which includes your experiences in life. It is easier to enumerate all the reasons why you can not do or even try doing something. Everyone has had sad – even tragic moments in our life. We have to go beyond the past, take to heart the lessons it left and retain what is good. People with a solid character rise from the ashes so to speak, become stronger and charge on and realize their dreams. Real property investment is a business which needs people with a positive outlook in life and strong character.
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November 20th, 2008 B. Slade
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確かに 不動産投資業界では、下調べや調査を行うことはあなたやチームの皆になくてはならない重要な技量です。 優れた調査をする三つの段階があります。 第一段階はとても基本的なことです。 インターネットで、あなたの地域の各主要都市の経済史、新聞、広報などに目を通して下さい。 インターネット上のあらゆる情報に通じて下さい。 計画を評価するに値する事実や数字に注意して下さい。 そうすれば、オフィスから出なくても、見込みのある地域に足を踏み入れる前に、役に立つ情報を直ちに入手することが出来ます。 またその地域を思い描く機会にもなります。 第二段階は、市の職員や業界関係者から、資産管理者、認可不動産業者、また営利的貸主に至るまで、あらゆる関連者と出会いの場を作って下さい。 彼らはあなたがご自分の将来的需要について行った想定や、二次的需要としての決断を確かなものにしてくれる最適の人達です。 第三段階は、その地域で初めて出会う人達に紹介された人達を訪ねることです。 彼らは、何処でどのように多種の交流、ウエブサイト、新聞、産業開発事務所、また各々の地域での不動産購入の目的を果たす手助けをしてくれるかもしれない業界の関係者を見つければよいか、教えてくれるかもしれません。 さらに、他の「有力情報」を指摘してくれる人達となりうる可能性もあります。 幅広い可能性を考えてください。 これはあなたの面白いネットワークを作り上げ豊かにする、最高の手段でもあるのです。
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October 8th, 2008 B. Slade
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Admittedly, in the business of real estate investment, doing your homework or research is a very important skill that you or your team should have. There are three simple steps to a good research. The first step is very basic. Look at all the business journals, newspapers, newsletters in every major city in your area thru the internet. Follow every interesting lead that may appear online. Take note of all facts and figures that may be relevant to evaluate the project. This will provide you with a mine of useful information in no time at all without even leaving your office and even before setting foot on the prospective site. This is also when you form an initial picture of the area. The second step is setting up meetings with all possible concerned people from city officials and business people to property managers, licensed real estate brokers and commercial lenders. They are the best people to confirm the assumptions you have made about your prospective market and determining your submarket. The third step is calling all the referrals provided by the people you have initially met with in the area. Chances are, they will tell you where and how to find various contacts, web sites, newsletters, economic development offices and other business people who can help you achieve your goal of purchasing a property in their area. Furthermore, they could very well be the same people who will point you to the direction of other “hot leads”. Just think of the infinite possibilities. This is also a great way to establish or enrich your existing network.
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September 29th, 2008 B. Slade
With the rising costs of fuel and gas prices, and the incredible advances made in building materials green building is beginning to make a buzz in the construction industry today. Green building is the practice of creating structures and using practices that are environmentally friendly and resource efficient. It is not only an environmental initiative, but a smart economic move as well. Although green building practices tend to increase up-front construction costs, they often provide long-term benefits that may offset these increases. In fact, energy efficiency improvements can provide approximately 30 percent less energy than standard homes and can save homeowners approximately $200 to $400 per year. Green building standards are: building with materials that incorporate sustainable resources or utilize recycled materials, low energy consumption, minimal site disturbance, water conservation, solar orientation, water and energy efficiency, and healthful indoor-air quality. These standards include the Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design (LEED) rating system, which is a nationally accepted standard developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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August 13th, 2008 B. Slade
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Many Agents today are working longer hours to keep on the treadmill of life. They are delaying, or scrapping, long-range focus in the marketing and prospecting business system arenas. They often are neglecting their time investments for their health, families, and self-development areas of their life. They are spending a tremendous amount of time working on their business. They are truly an employee of their real estate business, rather than the owner, CEO, and visionary of their multi-million dollar sales company. If we are to continue to learn and grow, we need to be continual learners. We must become master-students of ourselves. We need to study our strengths and weaknesses. We must clarify our desires and passion for our life. Then create the plan to seize opportunities. The true key to success is through action and implementation. Think about where you are going and if you are fully equipped to get there. Do you have the tools ready to put into action? If you don’t have the tools of implementation, but you do have the desire for improvement and success, you are a candidate for a coach. Don’t sit back on your past success. Grab for the brass ring.
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July 8th, 2008 editor
Real estate scams are nothing new. They are also not difficult to spot. Although most victims won’t fall for buying the Brooklyn bridge or property on the moon, there are many variations of real estate scams.
Victims tend to be those that have little real estate investment experience or that neglect to perform even casual due diligence. So the lesson here is to do background checks.
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June 6th, 2008 B. Slade
Real estate is an investment. As an investment, it is expected to bring you returns either in the form of revenues or to increase its market value. In looking at the return of investment, it is important that you understand the characteristic of the real estate property you invested in.
Knowing what type of property you purchased would give you a better picture of how it would perform in the future for you. It will help you to understand the potential of your property to increase in market value. Here are the typical types of real estate on the market:
1. Income and Non-Income Producing
2. Office Spaces
3. Retail Property
4. Industrial Property
5. Multi-family Residential
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May 31st, 2008 editor
1. It is advisable for you not to change jobs or suddenly become self-employed, or worse, loose your job.
2. Do not buy a car, truck, van or any auto mobile just yet. You might end up living in it instead of the house.
3. DO not max out your credit cards. Do not let your accounts fall behind.
4. Budget your money wisely. If you have already set aside an amount of money for closing, don’t spend it for other things. Plan carefully and follow that plan.
5. Do not neglect debts or responsibilities from your applied loan.
6. Self control, do not purchase furniture, not until you have settled with a house.
7. Do not initiate any investigation into your credit.
8. Confirm with your loan executive first before making huge deposits.
9. Don’t change bank accounts, especially not on the last minute.
10. Avoid co-signing a loan for anyone else.
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May 21st, 2008 editor
Looking for a new home to house your family? It is better to have a buyer real estate with you look for one. Why? Here are the reasons why:
1. More often than not, it will not cost you.
2. The agent you brought along in the model home embodies the builder and not you.
3. When you have a buyer agent to stand for you, they will watch out for you and protect your interests.
4. To have a buyer real estate agent with you is legal and suggests vigilant expert advice.
5. The buyer agent will be responsible for the logistics like the agreement, consultations, assessments, reviews, walkthroughs, finishing repairs, closings, etc.
6. Purchasing a new home is exhausting, so let the agent do his/her job.
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May 19th, 2008 editor
Project Future is a non-profit progress association established in 1982 by influential heads from the industrial, government, employment, and education divisions of St. Joseph County, Indiana. They are encouraging you to find out about the most vibrant sites for business bustle in the US. The location’s particulars and information that they have will persuade you that St. Joseph County is the ideal setting for your business and industry. Project Future plays its role as a link connecting the society and potential businesses, and at the same time, working to develop the economic environment of South Bend, Mishawaka and all of St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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