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Cash is cash, but some cash flow is better than others — and easier to obtain – particularly when it comes to purchasing residential real estate investment properties.  For instance, compare a 6-unit apartment complex with a Tri-plex and a Single Family Residence (SFR).

6-unit complex                        $280,000 purchase price     $3600/mo rental income

Tri-plex                                    $150,000 purchase price     $1800/mo rental income

SFR                                         $150,000 purchase price     $1100/mo rental income

Which do you think is the best deal for the typical investor?  The 6-unit property offers the same rental income per unit ($600), but is cheaper per unit than the Tri-plex, so is this the best investment? Continue reading ‘Not All Cash Flow Investment Properties Are Created Equal – Get the Right Mix of Financing and ROI’ »

Many schools have found themselves facing budget cuts in recent years. In order to offset these cuts, many are turning to fundraising in order to raise money for after school programs and other school needs. Here are a few great fundraising ideas to help your school raise some money.

For agricultural programs, selling fruits is a great way to earn some money. People are more likely to spend money on things they will actually use. Fruit is perfect to sell in late fall for delivery before Christmas. This allows people to order fruit baskets or create their own to give as gifts. Continue reading ‘School Fundraising Ideas’ »

There are three key components to becoming a successful real estate investor. Surprisingly, they are not money, luck or talent, despite what many believe. Veteran investors, who have a long-term, successful track record, focus on these three things:

1. Systems
2. Relationships
3. Follow-through

Here’s how the system works:

1. Systems: The foundation on which you’ll build your wealth. Follow a proven system and stick to it. It must be a system that has been proven to work in your geographic area and focuses on the type of property in which you want to invest. Once you have a system that works, don’t mess with it; let it work for you. Continue reading ‘The Three Essential Components to Real Estate Investing’ »

Any successful investor will tell you that the key to success when it comes to investing is to diversify your portfolio. Mutual funds are an excellent investment vehicle as they allow you to diversify your investments while reducing risk. Here are the top 4 advantages and why you should invest.

1. Diversification – Mutual funds typically consist of investments from stocks, bonds, treasury notes and other securities depending on which fund you choose. This means that your investment into a particular fund will be diversified giving you holdings in multiple companies.

2. Ability to invest in securities that may otherwise be unavailable – Because of the huge investment pool that makes up most funds, they are able to invest into securities that may otherwise be unavailable to you such as stocks that require a minimum purchase. Continue reading ‘Mutual Funds Advantages – Top 4 Reasons Why Mutual Funds Are Essential to Your Success’ »

Have you ever thought about investing in real estate but wondered, “Where do I begin?” I cannot answer for you, but I know that I have. In fact, I may not be sitting very far from your chair right now.

Let me tell you a little about myself. I am 37 years old. I did not even know how to handle money until I was 34, and I had quite a bit of debt to repay. I didn’t even have a positive net worth until I was 36. Really! I’ve spent the last year-plus investing into the stock market. Unlike most people, I’m proud to say that I’ve done really well for myself. I am not mentioning this to brag that I am great, but it begs the question, why am I considering real estate then?

There are benefits to learning how to make money in multiple ways, outside of your regular 9 to 5 job or whatever your real hours are. Plus, as an investor, different money making vehicles present themselves as better opportunities at different times. One investment is not necessarily better than another investment type, but the timing is key. There is room to make money on stocks, still, but their best time was during the first few months of the year. Now is the real estate’s time, because you can buy properties for so little money. Continue reading ‘Real Estate Investing – Where to Start’ »