House Prices Rise in Most UK Regions
Many UK regions saw rises in house prices during 2011, according to a new report. Figures from Nationwide show values rose by 0.3 per cent on average across the board…
A Self-Directed SEP or 401K – Which Might be Better for the Self-Employed Individual?
Let’s get something out of the way from the beginning…..both of these plans are good….self-directed or not. But, for someone who wishes to maximize their contributions into a qualified retirement…
Time: The Costs of Hesitation
There are many unnoted costs in our lives. One of the biggest is procrastination. In personal finance you see it often. You most often see it in making a decision…
When You Think You Know the Rules – the Rules Change
For six years the IRS has been working on new rules for repairs, supplies, and capitalization. Twice over this period they have issued proposed changes giving us some insight into…
It’s a New Year – Coming Attractions For Real Estate Investors
I apologize for the sparse posting lately. The holiday season and it’s predictably fun logistics have made it somewhat, um, challenging for me and the other contributors. However, since the…
Wanna Work For Wal-Mart ‘Til You Keel Over? Do This
Attention: Rant Alert There are times when a buddy, a reader, or family member sends me a link, or tells me about some real estate investment they read about online.…
Reader Asks Superb Real Estate Investment Questions — Answered Here
In yesterday’s post, in which I addressed why Texas is the place to put your real estate investment capital, Dave, a reader for some time, apparently, asked a couple questions.…
Why Texas Is a No-Brainer For Real Estate Investors
It’s almost a lock. Whenever I’m talkin’ to an investor familiar with this site, I’m asked about my take on Texas. Why are you so high on Texas? In a…
Hey – What’s the Latest?
It’s been about family, friends, clients, and year end obligations and planning. How ’bout you? What suffers sometimes at this time of year is the time needed to write. As…
Get Your Real Estate investment Equities Outa San Diego – Here’s Why
This is a San Diego county duplex. It’s for sale, asking about $470,000. The units consist of a 2 bedroom 1 bath, and a 1 bedroom 1 bath. It was…