The rules for real estate investing can be quite ambiguous. Certain types of property are handled differently and there are plenty of variations of property across the country. Obviously investing in New York City real estate is going to be a little different than investing in agricultural production property in
It can be difficult to navigate the waters of commercial real estate. While residential property owners can go online and list their properties with relatively little work — and even rent them without the interference of a property manager in some cases — this is not the case for those
Investing is a necessity for any adult interested in advancing their life and living a comfortable life in retirement. There are many types of investments and many industries that will happily, even gratefully, accept the money of those that choose to invest. Every industry has different reasons for investment and
Approximately 43% of Americans prefer to use their debit cards and 35% like credit cards better. What about cash? A mere 9% opted for cash and this study was done two years ago. It’s likely even less now. But believe it or not, there are still small businesses that do
In today’s market, one of the smartest investments you can make is in real estate. However, you can quickly get into trouble if you aren’t well-versed in the complexities of the commercial real estate business, or if you don’t do your homework before investing in real estate. In order to
The real estate market has been recovering fast and many people might be feeling that they have missed out on the historically low prices. However, prices are expected to continue to rise, making real estate a sound investment in a time of overall economic uncertainty. It offers opportunities for first
The idea of initial public offerings (IPO) is relatively new. It entered the public consciousness in the late 1990s. Since then, they typically do generate some excitement and buzz for the company. Like any other stock, these can be great and these can be awful. Any hedge fund prime broker
Even the most trusted employees can become the victims of temptation. Even the most trusted employees, if facing undo hardship and financial stress, can be tempted by large amounts of cash that they can easily access. On the flip side, even the most trusting business owners can be quick to
Knowing your business’s value is essential for every business owner. Business valuation can seem to be a daunting process, but especially with the fragility of the economy it is more important than ever to keep a close eye on your business’s value. A business’s value will fluctuate daily, so even
Trust in American banks is at an all-time low. It may be because of the 2008 fiscal crisis. Or perhaps because of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and its aggressive, public shaming tactics for calling out shady business practices. Unfortunately, these things adversely affect how the public perceives the