A Real Estate Formula


 by: Steve Gillman

It was a simple real estate formula. The ads ran in our small-town newspaper for years before I realized exactly what was going on. They were always the same: A house for sale with 5% down and payments of 1% of the purchase price. Maybe a three bedroom home for $90,000, for example, with $4,500 down and $900 per month payments.

When a friend started doing the same thing he explained the process to me. It was a way to get a great return on capital, and it was the opposite of buying with no money down. There is no down payment at all when you buy, because you buy for cash.

The Simple Real Estate Formula

You probably know that when you buy for cash, you can often get a much better price. With no financing contingencies in the offer, and the promise of a faster closing, sellers are willing to sell for less. You can offer $95,000, for example, on a house that might be worth $108,000. If you can't get it for less than, say, $99,000, you walk away - there are always other opportunities.

Once you buy the house, you put few thousand into high-return repairs and improvements. These might include paint, carpet, and maybe asphalt for a dirt driveway. For our example, we'll say you spend $5,000. Let's suppose the house is worth $116,000 now. You're ready for the next important step in this real estate formula.

You put it up for sale, targeting buyers who can't get financing easily. You provide the financing. Because you are making it easy for the buyer, you can get more than the $116,000 value for the home - and do it without paying a realtor's commission. Let's say you sell it for 123,000. The buyer needs a down payment of just 5%, or $6,150, and makes monthly payments of $1230 per month. You charge higher interest than the going rates at the banks, of course.

This is a win-win situation. Your buyer is able to buy a home instead of renting, and you get a capital gain of perhaps $16,000 after expenses, plus good interest. Your total rate of return will often be over 20%!

In our town, the first to do this consistently were a father and son team of lawyers. They saved money by doing their own foreclosures when necessary. Once they foreclosed, they raised the price and sold the home all over again.

They made millions. Did you know that if you can get an average return of 18% on your money, you'll turn $75,000 into more than one million dollars in about fifteen years? That's the power of a good real estate formula.

About The Author

Steve Gillman has invested in real estate for years. To learn more, get a free real estate investing course, and see a photo of a beautiful house he and his wife bought for $17,500, visit http://www.HousesUnderFiftyThousand.com.


Where to Look for Business Financing

Where to Look for Business Financing


 by: John Mussi

Starting a new business can be difficult? in addition to creating a business plan that will outline what your business intent is and finding the contacts and locations that you'll need, finding the money that is needed to get a business off of the ground can sometimes seem impossible.

If you're not exactly sure how to get the money that you need, you'll find several suggestions below.

From information about traditional bank loans to finding investors, you're sure to find something that helps you to get on the right track toward the money that you need.

Bank Loans

The first stop for many potential business owners is their local bank. Many banks offer loans for startup businesses, though the process for applying for a business loan from a bank tends to be a bit more in-depth? after all, they want to make sure that your business plan is solid and that they'll get their money...

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Making Money In Real Estate - 10 Basic Ways

Making Money In Real Estate - 10 Basic Ways


 by: Steve Gillman

Making money in real estate is an endless topic that includes all the various types of real estate investments. There is land, apartment buildings, homes, commercial buildings and more. Whatever the type however, you'll make your profits in some of the basic ways listed below. Use this list to get yourself thinking of the possibilities.

1. Appreciation. Making money in real estate can be as simple as holding on and waiting. To really get the most appreciation in value, however, you should buy in an area where demand is growing faster than the supply.

2. Depreciation. Remember that after all the tax law changes, you still get to declare a loss for depreciation that doesn't really exist. That can save you a lot at tax time, meaning more after-tax profit. To maximize this, buy property that has its value primarily in the buildings,
because you can't depreciate the value...

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Taking the Time to Find the Best UK Loans

Taking the Time to Find the Best UK Loans


 by: John Mussi

When looking for UK loans, it's always important to take your time so that you can compare loan rates and terms from a variety of lenders.

Depending upon the type of UK loans that you're looking at, different lenders may offer different rates depending upon your credit history, your income, and even the type of collateral that you're using to secure the loan if you're applying for a secured loan.

We will look at each of these factors a little more closely below, as well as options to help you find the best UK loans to fit your borrowing needs.

Credit history

Your credit history is a major consideration that banks and lenders will look at when you apply for UK loans. Basically, your credit history is a record of your past dealings with banks, credit lenders, and other businesses that offer you some sort of credit or financing.

The higher your credit score is,...

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A Simple Real Estate Investment Plan To Make A Million Dollars or More!

A Simple Real Estate Investment Plan To Make A Million Dollars or More!


 by: David Schneider

This is a very simple Real Estate Investment Plan that anyone can do. In fact, because it?s so simple most people won?t do it. There are only three simple steps.

>> STEP 1. Go out and borrow one million dollars.

>> STEP 2. Use the million dollars and buy one million dollars worth of well-selected real estate.

>> STEP 3. Get other people to agree to pay off the million dollar loan for you.

Sounds easy. Right? Well it is. Think about this.

In the next year, I want you to go into your real estate marketplace and see if you can find two single-family houses, townhouses or condos in a starter price range. The price range will vary depending on the area of the county that you are in. For my example, I'm going to use a range of $150,000 to $200,000 per property.

I want you to buy these two properties and you should be able to borrow...

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Student Loan Options For Financing Your Education

Student Loan Options For Financing Your Education


 by: Sintilia Miecevole

When you begin applying for colleges, you will find that tuition and boarding fees are extremely expensive. Unless they are independently wealthy, few people can pay for college outright. If you do not qualify for scholarships, financing your education can seem virtually impossible, even with the help of regular financial aid grants. However, there are many low interest student loans available for students that qualify for them. Rather than putting off your education, you can borrow money and defer payment until your have graduated and have found a full-time job with which you can pay back what you owe.

The first step toward applying for student loans is to fill out a financial aid application form called the Federal Application for Student Financial Aid. Once you have been accepted to a college or university, you will be sent a packet of financial aid information. You...

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Real Estate Foreclosure and Your Mortgage Financing Options

Real Estate Foreclosure and Your Mortgage Financing Options


 by: David Arnold Livingston

Foreclosure is one of the risks involved in engaging in

business or owning a property if financing comes from a

lender which can be a bank, an institution, family and

friends and any agencies that can provide the needed

amount. Owning a home is one of the needs that man

desires to fulfill but with the present situation of

the world, money will always be involved. The same is

true for entrepreneurs who want to venture into the

business they want. Along the process they can either

be a success or a failure, a winner or a loser.

Foreclosure happens when the debtor fails to pay his

mortgage. A mortgage is defined as a temporary,

conditional pledge of property to the creditor to

ensure performance of the obligation to pay for the

debt. The mortgage or the security interest in the

property gives the creditor...

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3 Little Known Tips to Buying Fitness Equipment

3 Little Known Tips to Buying Fitness Equipment


 by: Amy Metz

Did you know that buying fitness equipment for your home isn?t really that difficult?

It?s true that the world of fitness equipment can seem like a maze at times and that there are literally hundreds of different types of fitness equipment pieces that might work well for your home arrangement.
However, with a little guidance, the process really isn?t that hard and you will be amazed at the bargains that you can find if you just dig a little deeper than the average consumer is usually prepared to. Let?s take a look at some tips to help you out in your quest for new fitness equipment.

1.
Look at used equipment. This is where some good deals can be found.
Fitness equipment can obtain a weird status in a person?s home.
They might have been really excited to buy it initially and dreams of a fit body and monthly gym savings might have filled their...

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