An investment is any action you can take with your money, in hopes that it will bring you a greater return on your money. The investment could be in stocks, bonds, real estate, retirement plans, or even collectibles. Learn here about different types of investments and how to deal with taxes, brokers, and more when it comes to your investments.
Selling Investment Property Bought Pre-Construction
Can you sell investment property that you bought at pre-construction prices, before actually buying the property. Ilyce advises the reader that you can flip your investment by selling it to another person even though you bought it at pre-construction prices. When you sell the pre-construction investment property, the new buyer pays a fee to have the original purchase contract assigned to him or her.
Selling Property To Buy Mutual Funds
Before deciding to trade in real estate for other investments, it's important to think about your financial goals. If you've reached a point where you no longer want to be a landlord, or you believe your real estate investment going forward will bring limited returns, then you should consider selling some or all of your portfolio. But don't change up your investments because you think you'll have a guaranteed return investing in something else.
Smart Year-End Money Moves
Are you and your money ready for the New Year? Here are some smart money moves that you can make that will save you big-time in April 2006.
Real Estate Investment Business: Risks And Rewards
Should you get involved with a real estate investor you've met over the internet? Ilyce shares some words of caution and suggests a safe next step for getting into the real estate investment business. One of the most important things to do is check out a person you're interested in investing into real estate with, and get a good real estate attorney.
Interest Only Loan Helps Home Owner Reduce Mortgage Payments And Purchase Property
A home owner would like to know how to reduce monthly mortgage payments to purchase another property. Ilyce discusses the history of the increase of mortgage rates and suggests taking out an interest-only loan to reduce his current mortgage and finance another property. The home owner should talk to several loan officers to determine where to get the best interest only loan and purchase another property.
Taxes Owed When Flipping Properties
A new real estate investor has questions about the taxes they will be required to pay when flipping a property. If you are able to make a successful business out of buying, rehabbing and flipping properties, you may want to talk to your attorney and your tax preparer about whether it makes sense to start a company, which may help clarify your tax and any future liability issues.
Be Well Informed Before Shopping For Loan
Zero-down financing is becoming the new strategy for financing investment property. Several large wholesale lenders offer zero-down financing for investment properties. There are several important questions to ask a lender before getting zero-down financing for an investment property.
Internet Scams Include Credit Cards And Investments
The Internet is full of scams that sound too good to be true. Learn about some common Internet scams involving credit cards, health care, investments, online auctions and more. Some Internet scams also involve fraudulent telephone charges. Learn how to discover an Internet scam and who to report it to.
Life Insurance For Long Term Called Permanent
Life insurance comes in a variety of forms. Permanent insurance is a type of life insurance that's also known as whole, universal or ordinary life insurance. Unlike term life insurance, permanent life insurance has a cash value and some people treat it as an investment. Permanent insurance is best for people who want to keep it long term.