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So you want to be a landlord?

So you want to be a landlord?  You’re not alone. The temptation for would-be investors is strong: Thanks to record numbers of foreclosures, short sales, bank-owned properties and homeowners in… Read more »

Land trusts…still a good idea?

A question that I get frequently is “should I use a land trust?  Are they still useful in today’s market?”  My answer is always an unequivocal YES!! The land trust… Read more »

Reader Mail: Rental Property or Vacation Home?

The approaching year end always brings up interesting (and relevant) tax questions from my coaching clients and readers.  I found this in my inbox this week, and it’s such a… Read more »

Business mileage update…and an app for that!

So, here’s the scoop… The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2012 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical… Read more »

Real Estate Investing and the Turkey Trot…

I know some of you may think I’m off my rocker – but I actually love to run.  It makes me feel good.  And it’s GREAT exercise – for both… Read more »

The IRS is targeting Real Estate Investors??

And so it begins.  A few weeks ago big brother (AKA the IRS) sent out letters to tax pros reminding them of the penalties for tax return fraud and letting… Read more »

Greed. It’s STILL good!

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock you probably know that one of my all time favorite movies – Wall Street – has gone down in history as a favorite… Read more »

Never give up!

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity ~ Albert Schweitzer

How do YOU connect??

So the other day I was in Barnes & Noble (my mobile office) perusing the real estate section when I noticed another patron doing the same.  Seeing a copy of… Read more »

Cold Calling Sellers Stinks!!

Let’s face it.  Cold calling sellers stinks!!  Big time!! (At least MOST of the time anyway. . .) There has got to be a better way… don’t ya think?? So,… Read more »