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Ask Tenants for Help with Seasonal Care

As the seasons change in many areas of the U.S, it is time for landlords to start preparing their property for winter. To name a few, servicing and testing the heating system, check storm doors and putting the storm windows in place are probably on your to-do list. You may find that one of your great tenants is willing to help you maintain the place for a small discount.

If your building is in an area that receives snow each year, ask if that great tenant is willing to shovel the main walkways and stairs each morning there is a snowfall. This will take the pressure off of you to be there first thing in the morning, while providing the tenant with a financial break and added responsibility. You might be surprised at how many takers you get. --> More




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Protect Your Investment – Refinance with Knowledge

Today’s climate of creative financing for properties leaves investors open to predatory lending tactics. Mortgage brokering is a competitive industry, and property owners looking to refinance need to protect themselves from predatory lenders. A predatory loan can be defined as a sub-prime mortgage loan that includes excessive costs or requirements. Such added costs take advantage of borrowers with lower credit ratings who do not qualify for lower interest prime loans...More-->

Bursting the Bubble – Investment Property Owners Can Take Control

As the frenzy continues about the potential of a real estate “bubble”, spend your time and energy on what matters to you – building and protecting your rental property empire;=) The beginning of a new year is the perfect excuse to review the details of your rental property portfolio. Even if you only have one building with a of couple units, conducting an annual review is a necessary part of the business...More-->

So You Want to Be a Landlord

Entering the world of rental property ownership is a big step. For many of you, rental property ownership is a great opportunity to create a business for yourself. You will need to do your homework and understand your strategy before you get into the business. But once you do, there are many benefits. Building equity and assets, creating income and reducing your living costs are just some of the positives that a weekend landlord enjoys...More-->
  

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For Sale: Your Michael Jackson Memorabilia
Since Michael Jackson died last week, his trading cards, old albums and autographs are selling for huge amounts of money. A letter Michael Jackson wrote to an unknown "Greg" sold for $20,000, and an album signed by all of the Jackson 5 sold for $27,000.
Since Michael Jackson died last week, his trading cards, old albums and autographs are selling for huge amounts of money. A letter Michael Jackson wrote to an unknown "Greg" sold for $20,000, and an album signed by all of the Jackson 5 sold for $27,000.
Risks, Benefits Of Securitization Under Scrutiny
As part of its plan to reform financial markets, the Obama administration will turn its focus to the securitization industry. These days, almost anytime someone borrows money, the debt gets repackaged into a security that can be bought or sold like a stock.
As part of its plan to reform financial markets, the Obama administration will turn its focus to the securitization industry. These days, almost anytime someone borrows money, the debt gets repackaged into a security that can be bought or sold like a stock.
Q&A: Rising Unemployment Clouds Outlook
The increase in the unemployment rate to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent doesn't bode well for a smooth transition to economic recovery. Economists said they expected to see job losses; however, the 467,000 job cuts in June exceeded the consensus of analysts' projections.
The increase in the unemployment rate to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent doesn't bode well for a smooth transition to economic recovery. Economists said they expected to see job losses; however, the 467,000 job cuts in June exceeded the consensus of analysts' projections.
After Billy Mays' Death, A Salute To Pitch Men
Infomercials entice viewers to buy products that slice, dice and make life easier. Remy Stern, author of But, Wait...There's More! has studied the strategies of Billy Mays and his fellow pitch men. Tell us what you've bought from an infomercial, and what sold you on it.
Infomercials entice viewers to buy products that slice, dice and make life easier. Remy Stern, author of But, Wait...There's More! has studied the strategies of Billy Mays and his fellow pitch men. Tell us what you've bought from an infomercial, and what sold you on it.
More Care Means Better Health, But Not Always
A new study finds that when Medicare expanded its prescription drug coverage, people did spend more on drugs. However, those who had little to no drug coverage beforehand reduced what they spent on going to doctors and hospitals.
A new study finds that when Medicare expanded its prescription drug coverage, people did spend more on drugs. However, those who had little to no drug coverage beforehand reduced what they spent on going to doctors and hospitals.
Young Adults Change Plans To Survive Recession
There's an entire generation of younger Americans who are trying to start out in the worst economic crisis of their lives. Many are being forced to change their plans and make tough choices, in order to survive the recession.
There's an entire generation of younger Americans who are trying to start out in the worst economic crisis of their lives. Many are being forced to change their plans and make tough choices, in order to survive the recession.
Vulture Consumers Gain From Others' Misfortune
In the current economic slump, many consumers are finding bargains by low-balling salesmen or snapping up foreclosed homes. Reporter Jennifer Saranow weighs the ethics of "vulture consumerism" — benefiting from another's misfortune.
In the current economic slump, many consumers are finding bargains by low-balling salesmen or snapping up foreclosed homes. Reporter Jennifer Saranow weighs the ethics of "vulture consumerism" — benefiting from another's misfortune.

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