Investor Articles*

Partnership Agreement
When you decide to go into business with one or more other people, the first word that comes to mind is probably partnership. And it can be used to describe two key elements of your venture: the first is the legal structure of your company; the second is your relationship with the other owners.

Seeding Your Real Estate Investment Fund
Coming up with even a few thousand dollars in cash may seem like an impossible goal, but you can do it—and you may be able to do it faster than you think. Look for ways you can save money and then set that money aside until you have enough cash to make your first investment.

Rooming Houses: Strategiesy for Max Results
It’s not uncommon for people to use the terms “rooming house” and “boarding house” interchangeably, but the two types of facilities are different. A rooming house provides rooms; a boarding house provides both lodging and meals.

Mobile Home Inspection Checklist
Whether you’re buying, selling, or renting mobile homes, you’ll want to thoroughly inspect each unit before a sales transaction or when a tenant moves in or out.

Funding Wholesale Properties with Government Grants
One of the challenges of buying wholesale properties is getting them financed. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provide a wide variety of assistance through grants and loan guarantees. Read the entire article for more info.

E-mail Chain Letters, Hoaxes and Urban Legends
The most serious damage comes from chain letters that mask computer viruses, worms and other malicious code. You can do your part to reduce the amount of junk e-mail by checking out chain letters before you forward them.

Manufactured Housing Facts
Every investor needs to read this article to know the facts about manufactured homes.

Insuring Your Investment
Regardless of how many rental units you own, you need to protect your investment with the right insurance coverage. That means covering the property in case of fire, vandalism, and other physical losses as well as protecting yourself in case of liability claims.

Vacation Planning
Everyone needs a vacation, and real estate investors are no exception. Take some time away from the daily routine of managing property and negotiating deals, and you’ll come back fresher, more enthusiastic, and full of new ideas.

Tax Fraud
With its many forms and faces, tax fraud in one of the most common crimes in the United States. Perpetrators not only rip off their victims (both individuals and the government), they also often persuade their honest victims to unwittingly engage in criminal conduct.