Land Trusts: The Answer to Short Sales?

Flipping a property means liquidating a property for one price and immediately (within a matter of minutes, hours, or a day) “flip” or sell the property to another end buyer for a higher price. This is a great situation for an investor who is short on cash, as the investor usually doesn’t even need to come to closing with his […]

How to find a good financial planner

“How do we find financial planners or estate planners to help us execute what’s best for us?” It’s a great question. The standard response one would get from a talking head on CNBC is “Find a licensed financial planner, and then get at least three references, then make sure to see if they’re working towards their own goals and not […]

Importance of rideshare insurance

The rideshare industry is growing and continues to expand. This means that, in theory, the demand for rideshare insurance should also be growing. But that is not the case, in fact, about 90% of drivers who are part of Uber or Lyft do not have rideshare insurance. Why is this a big problem? Well, rideshare and insurance companies see a […]

Economics Book Review – The Rise of Money, A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that is primarily used as a transaction medium to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional assets, and verify any asset transfers with the help of strong cryptographic technology. It is also known as a form of digital currency or virtual currency. Unlike central banking systems, it is a decentralized financial transaction and control […]

6 Qualities/Details to Consider in a Property!

If you are a qualified, committed, and potential homebuyer, be careful and pay close attention to many details, but be sure to fully consider and examine the property, features, etc., as well as the home, before committing to purchase what you , for most, is their single greatest financial asset. There are many features to consider, but this article will […]

The advantages of services like RedX and LeadSenders for real estate agents

Expired lead services such as RedX and LeadSenders provide real estate professionals with a continuous pool of leads from which to grow their business. The main advantage of both services for REALTORS is that they enjoy first-mover advantage over the competition. Agents using these lead submission services are notified as soon as the lead is available. These services then provide […]

A 5-Step Plan to Prepare to Buy a Home

Although owning your own home is often considered an important component of the so-called American Dream, wouldn’t it make sense to plan effectively to ensure this doesn’t turn into a nightmare? After more than fifteen years as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in New York State, I have created what I often refer to as RICH IDEAS to proceed wisely […]