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You may have expected to see a list of good stocks to buy written out here with exact entry and exit points along with an expert opinion on why you should buy it. Not here. I, as well as many other traders and investors have found that research, research and more research is the best way to find good stocks to buy. When I first started in the stock market I watched the popular television shows that told me all the good stocks to buy. They must know what they are talking about because they are on television, right? I put my money where they told me to put it and almost lost it all. So much for the experts!

You can search the internet for the phrase “good stocks to buy” and you will get thousands of results. Who is right? If it was as easy as searching and clicking to find out from a single source then we would all be rich! There are some basic thoughts that apply to most all forms of profitable stock buying. One of the main ideas When it comes to asking what are some really good stocks to buy is to buy stocks in well established companies that pay a good dividend, and that at the time seem to be trading at a price below what they truly should be valued at. Some people call this “value investing”. There are roughly 3000 dividend paying stocks in the stock market, so that gives you a large base from where you can begin to drill down and look to find those that are from the well established, yet undervalued companies. Continue reading ‘Good Stocks To Buy’ »

A lot of people are not aware that there are certain risks involved when investing in tax lien or foreclosed properties. They simply forget that they need to protect their other assets as well. If the intention is to do business then as an individual this is a dangerous thing to go into. What an investor can do is form a Limited Liability Company or LLC. With the formation of an LLC and placing the tax lien property business under this, the investor is protected especially his other assets.

LLC Formation Myth

Contrary to what people think, formation of an LLC is faster than other types of business organization. People also believe that an LLC formation will cost so much. This is completely the opposite. An LLC is the least expensive of business organization. Continue reading ‘LLCs Are Beneficial for Tax Lien Business Investors’ »

Bidding on tax lien certificates is the initial process in its acquisition. Knowing how to bid properly is crucial to the success of acquiring the property that you want. This type of auction is different from the usual property auction because the one bided on is the amount of delinquent taxes to be paid. The property is not the focal point of the bid.

Methods for Tax Lien Bidding

1. Interest Rate

In this method, the interest rate for the lien is set by the bidders before the tax lien certificate is purchased. Since the property owner will be purchasing back the lien from the bidder or investor, the interest rate should be one that will give a considerable return of investment. Some state laws guarantee an interest rate set for the investor. Continue reading ‘Basics of Tax Lien Bidding’ »

A lot of foreign investors are now looking into tax lien investing as a means to get into the American real estate business. These investors are convinced that this type of activity can gain a high yield of profits if done the right way. This is the reason why they partner with a property management companies for guidance and advice on such investment opportunity. Such partnership is crucial to the success of the venture.

Foreign nationals who want to own a US property or offer property rental is at a disadvantage. The first consideration is distance. A foreign investor cannot easily manage the property for a longer term due to visa limitations. The investor is most certain to be unfamiliar with the rules and regulations governing tax liens. This is where a property management consultant or company is most needed. Continue reading ‘Tax Lien Investing For Foreign Nationals’ »

There is no doubt that tax lien properties is a worthwhile investment. One way to gain profit is through rental income that these properties can have. However, you need to bear in mind that there are costs to be incurred with these type of investment.

Fixed Costs for Rental Properties

The following are expected expenses by tenants when they rent properties:

1. Electric and gas
2. Telephone
3. Internet
4. Cable Continue reading ‘Tax Lien Properties Can Be Lucrative BUT Be Aware of Fixed Costs’ »

Based on my own experience as well as working with hundreds of traders over the last few years, I have come to the conclusion that there are three major components to making money consistently in the markets. They are:

1) A solid, back-tested Methodology that the trader has confidence will provide an Edge
2) A customized trading Plan that is objective and in alignment with the Edge (and not the guitarist)
3) An Positive, Realistic, and Fearless Mental Approach

All 3 are critical. If you just have one, or two, you will not gain the consistency you are looking for. The key point is that all 3 are not on the same ‘level’, if you will, for lack of a better term. Let me explain. Continue reading ‘3 Critical Elements for Trading and Investing Success’ »

Social investing has received a lot of interest in recent years – especially following the financial crisis. Most people, however, are left wondering: What is social investing? Let’s answer this question.

To understand what social investing is, we must first consider how traditional investors look at the world. In traditional investing, investors weigh investment decisions by looking at two broad factors – risk and financial return. Continue reading ‘Social Investing: What Is It?’ »

Let me start by saying, “I am not ultra rich so don’t sue me.” You can’t get much out from me but I have enough. I’ve been thinking of putting up a business somewhere in Bahamas or Panama. I love the beach and when I retire soon, I want to enjoy the fruits of my labor in the place where I always wanted to stay during vacation. The sun, the beach, the scenery and the ladies, these are the things that I always look forward.

I didn’t realize that my plan in establishing a resort in these places actually protects my assets from being snatched away by creditors. Oh well, I don’t have tons of debts so it wouldn’t be a problem but it’s still good to know that offshore trusts can offer protection to assets. Continue reading ‘How to Protect Assets: The Offshore Way’ »

Ask one about sensex in a city today and pat would come the reply with some positive feedback. The BSE sensex, several times, especially when the figures went remarkably down affecting the stock market exceptionally badly, drew scorn creating panic amongst investors and companies alike. The revival phenomenon is still on, and unlike other nations, India is fast coping up with the great recession; thanks to the innovative measures taken up by the RBI and the Government of India. Sensex has always been one of the frenzied themes of discussion for the investors and financial community. The fluctuations of the Indian stock market are depicted on the chart of Sensex India. The sensex nifty comprise the calculations, price, and performance of 30 live stock companies and 50 stock US companies respectively. Sensex index hems in some of the honchos of different industrial segments right from telecommunication to banking and from real estate to automobiles. Companies worth mentioning, which are listed in the BSE index, are ICICI Bank, Infosys, DLF, Grasim Industries, HDFC, Hindalco Industries, Mahindra Limited, ONGC, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries, Tata Group, Ranbaxy, to name a few. Continue reading ‘How Sensex Index Affects Market’ »

Pushing ahead in the real estate market is Expert Group, Inc (Ticker Symbol: EXPU). They have made it their goal to become the premier and household name for real estate lending. What is the main difference between Expert Group, Inc. and other competitors in the market? Expert Group is not just focusing on one group of real estate buyers; the company is focusing on the market as a whole. They are doing this by catering to the homebuyer and the commercial segments.

To do this, they have a clear plan laid out in order to attract these potential clients and increase their pull. During October they have reached out to more than 20,000 new potentials and increased their broker base. One of the larger endeavors the company has undertaken is to hire Clear Channel to reach out and create a massive exposure for the company in the form of a billboard ad which will be located on Biscayne Blvd. and 195th Street in Aventura, FL. Partnering with a media giant such as Clear Channel shows their extreme commitment to making sure their brand is being exposed. They have also signed a 4 month contract with Clear Channel who reaches an audience of 150 million people daily through mediums such as AM/FM radio, Digital video billboards, transit shelters as well as automotive medias such as taxi’s and vehicle navigation systems and more. Clear Channel is well known for an excellent branding outlet and opportunity in which larger corporations, namely Toyota and Citibank, have made use of. Continue reading ‘Expert Group Catering to the Homebuyer and Commercial Segments’ »