“Dream big, think small” isn’t just a good motivational poster slogan. A recent survey showed that the most effective way for people to achieve all of their goals (rather than just some of them) was to create a detailed, step-by-step plan for each one. These super goal-completers also cited persistence as the most essential tool …
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Passive aggressiveness is annoying. So are the pointed and often anonymous notes that passive-aggressive types like to leave in their wake. Passive income, on the other hand, is a beautiful, beautiful thing. This type of income is just what it sounds like: income generated with minimum effort. It is revenue generated even while you sleep …
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So, you’ve made the decision to get into real estate investing. Welcome to the club! This exciting and lucrative club proudly includes members like Donald Bren (the wealthiest real estate billionaire in the U.S. with over $16 billion in net worth), Stephen Ross (founder of Related Companies, a real estate firm with over $60 billion in …
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Balloon loans are mortgages that operate on a lump-sum payment schedule, meaning at some point in your loan’s life—typically at the end—you’re required to pay the remainder of the balance at once. You might only pay interest for the life of the loan, followed by one large principal payment at the end, or a combo …
“The greater the risk, the greater the reward,” says the old adage, but any investor knows that striking a balance is essential to effectively manage your portfolio—especially in the world of real estate. When it comes to real estate investing, it’s comforting to know that every dollar you put into a project is secured by …
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Betting on the stock market for a strong investment portfolio isn’t for the faint of heart. Stocks are prone to volatility, whereas investing in the real estate market can effectively generate income without unpredictability. In fact, investing in short-term rentals can be just the diversification your portfolio needs. Short-term rental prospects are good. It might continue …
A lot of people want to invest in real estate. When you consider the fact that U.S. home values have increased 50.7% since November 2016, it’s easy to see why. But, not many people have hundreds of thousands of dollars lying around to sink into real estate investing. So, what’s the average Joe to do? Consider fractional ownership in …
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The term real estate is thrown around so much that it seems like everyone knows what it is, why it’s important, and why you should care. However, if you’re starting to look at different ways to invest your money and real estate has emerged as an attractive contender, you may have found that you’re not …
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Whether it was to pay for school, an engagement ring for the love of your life, the down payment for your first home, or a new car when it was finally time to upgrade, it’s likely that at this point in life, you’ve taken out a loan or two. You’ve likely noticed that most loans …
Many types of loans are available to consumers. It can be confusing to know which option is best for you. In this blog post, we will discuss amortized and interest-only payment schedules, and the benefits of each. We’ll also explore alternative mortgage loan options. So, whether you are looking to buy a home, refinance your …
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