Real estate Article http://www.realestateinfotips.net Real estate Article en Real+estate 24-year-old Real Estate Investor Buys Over $4 mil in Property http://www.realestateinfotips.net/24-year-old-Real-Estate-Investor-Buys-Over-%244-mil-in-Property/Article/69821 %244 http://www.realestateinfotips.net/24-year-old-Real-Estate-Investor-Buys-Over-%244-mil-in-Property/Article/69821 Bucking national real estate ownership trends, Al Chapman, an African American at the age of 24, has already accumulated over $4 million in property. Chapman has bought over 75 single-family homes in the four short years he's been in real estate investment. A full time real estate investor, Chapman wasted no time getting started on his career."I don't keep score, I just enjoy what I do," said Chapman. "I really like taking older, ugly homes and making them beautiful again, and it's always great to work with sellers who are trying to get out of a neighborhood or need to sell their home quickly; it's rewarding to help them solve those problems."A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Chapman went to Colgate University in upstate New York where he started his first business, CoolWallstreet.com, a stock market simulator web site. Only 19 when the company started, the company enjoyed considerable success until it succumbed to the dot-com fallout.

But Chapman's determination to succeed did not stop there.His next venture was into real estate investment, where he and a friend purchased their first home with just a thousand dollars a piece. "I really saw it as more of a hobby than anything," said Chapman. "But it turned into a bit of a nightmare. We made all the beginner mistakes. We didn't get an inspection, we did all the repair work ourselves and we went well over our $1,000 a piece budget."After spending all summer repairing the house, Chapman bought out his partner and wound up making almost a 70 percent return on the home and was hooked on real estate investing.

Since he began, Chapman has bought 75 homes, rehabbing them, sometimes keeping them as rental properties and other times selling them to beginner investors. Homes have ranged in price from as low as $4,000 up to $90,000..

]]> The Pros and Cons Of Hiring A Real Estate Lawyer http://www.realestateinfotips.net/The-Pros-and-Cons-Of-Hiring-A-Real-Estate-Lawyer/Article/1761 The http://www.realestateinfotips.net/The-Pros-and-Cons-Of-Hiring-A-Real-Estate-Lawyer/Article/1761 You're travelling in a foreign country and you get arrested for something that you didn't even know was against the law. The potential fine is huge, more than you earn in 10 years. Would you represent yourself in front of judges who might not even speak your language? Not if you had any sense you wouldn't. You'd probably hire a lawyer.Let's think about that. Most people are not willing to risk 10 years salary when they're in front of the judge, yet those same people are willing to risk that same amount of money, or more, whenever they buy real estate in a foreign country.What's the risk? There are plenty.Not being fully aware of the laws that affect the ownership of real estate for starters.

In some cases, you're not only subject to the laws of real estate ownership which affect any property owner in that country, but there may be special laws which affect only foreign owners as well as local laws which differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.Perhaps you're not an expert at reading the language that the purchase and sale agreement is written in. Maybe you'll overlook terms or conditions that would be a deal-breaker if you were aware of their presence.And then there are all of the considerations which affect any buyer whether they are a foreign national or not. Things like zoning or permitted use laws, neighborhood or condo association by-laws, environmental restrictions, tax issues, and all of the other little gremlins that can pop up and turn a great deal into a great deal of misery.Those are the kinds of things that a Real Estate lawyer is trained to handle. It's not good enough to have your family lawyer or corporate lawyer review the deal. If you want an iron-clad real estate purchase and sales agreement which addresses all of the unique and common issues that you face as a real estate buyer in a foreign country, then you need to hire a real estate lawyer who is licensed to practice in that country.

Nothing else is "good enough".So, if the advantages of hiring a Real Estate lawyer are so obvious, what, if any are the disadvantages of using one for your foreign real estate transactions?First, a Real Estate lawyer will add cost to the transaction because of his or her fees. While these costs are usually not excessive, they are a consideration.If you are a seasoned buyer of real estate in a particular country then you may not need a Real Estate lawyer to guide you through the intricacies of property ownership.Using a Real Estate lawyer may cause the deal to close at a later date due to his or her need to review and revise the purchase and sale agreement.I'm not really sure, however, if these can be labeled as disadvantages considering the amount of money that you are about to invest in a deal where legal ramifications that pop up later could haunt you for life and drain all of the equity and more out of your foreign property..

]]> Real Estate Yard Signs Discounted 20% for the Holiday Season http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Real-Estate-Yard-Signs-Discounted-20%25-for-the-Holiday-Season/Article/53963 Estate http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Real-Estate-Yard-Signs-Discounted-20%25-for-the-Holiday-Season/Article/53963 AAASignsOnline.com, a leading online distributor of custom yard signs, is announcing a special 20% discount off any custom yard sign ordered by December 31, 2004.A tried-and-true fact in the real estate business is that the most effective real estate sales technique is to display signs at the property site. A survey conducted by the Real Estate Insider Report identified 75% of the respondents named real estate signs as their most effective marketing tool. Good-looking real estate signs attract attention to the advertised property and communicate contact details to interested onlookers.AAASignsOnline.com provides a variety of real estate sign templates that are completely customizable. "Our website offers over twenty different templates to choose from," said AAASignsOnline.com President, Arthur Macek. "Once a design is picked, you can customize everything from the text and color to the font size."A wholesale distributor, AAASignsOnline.com's pricing plans are well-suited for bulk orders of 50 or more.

Their competitive pricing options for custom real estate signs include sizes ranging from 12"x18" to 36"x48", and the company will ship the order with metal stands and riders.Arthur Macek's AAASignsOnline.com has always been committed to an above-average standard in customer service and quality products. Beginning in the first quarter of 2005, AAASignsOnline.com will unveil a new custom online yard sign creator featuring powerful technology that will allow the customer to design their real estate sign, campaign sign, or other type of yard sign just as they want?in real-time.As a bonus Christmas special, AAASignsOnline.com is offering a free design layout. To begin creating customizable real estate signs and receive 20%-off the online purchase, call 1-877-94-SIGNS or visit www.AAASignsOnline.com. Ask about the "Rush My Sign Order" offer to expedite the delivery process.About AAASignsOnline.com:For over two years, AAASignsOnline.com has been committed to providing quality real estate signs at wholesale discount prices. The Florida-based company is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering coroplast campaign signs, real estate signs, and yard signs in an easy-to-use online environment.Press Release Authoring and Optimizing by Xeal Precision Marketing.

]]> Commercial Real Estate Lender Pacific Security Capital Launches New Blog Site - Offers Structured Finance & Commercial Real Estate Advisory Services http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Commercial-Real-Estate-Lender-Pacific-Security-Capital-Launches-New-Blog-Site---Offers-Structured-Finance-%26-Commercial-Real-Estate-Advisory-Services/Article/922 Services http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Commercial-Real-Estate-Lender-Pacific-Security-Capital-Launches-New-Blog-Site---Offers-Structured-Finance-%26-Commercial-Real-Estate-Advisory-Services/Article/922 http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com - Pacific Security Capital, a leading commercial real estate lender, has recently launched a Commercial Real Estate Loans and Structured Finance blog located at http://commercialloans.blogs.com. The new Pacific Security Capital blog site offers news and resources pertinent to commercial real estate loans, structured finance and advisory services. "The Commercial Real Estate Loans and Structured Finance blog site is part of a multi-faceted program that positions Pacific Security Capital as a leading commercial real estate lender," said Mike Myatt, executive managing director of Pacific Security Capital. "The blog is dedicated to collecting valuable resources for the commercial real estate community." With blog readership rising by 58% since February 2004, according to a Pew Internet & American Life Project study, Pacific Security Capital feels that creating a blog is the next logical step in expanding its market reach. "We believe that the new Pacific Security Capital blog site will allow us to encompass the digital revolution and reach out to our online prospects," said Myatt.

The Commercial Real Estate Loans and Structured Finance blog site allows Pacific Security Capital to increase corporate visibility via online channels outside of traditional marketing practices.For more information on Pacific Security Capital, Commercial Real Estate Lender, please visit http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com/contactForm.cfm or call 1-800-844-6085. About Pacific Security Capital (PSC)Pacific Security Capital ("PSC") is a leading commercial real estate lender and real estate capital markets expert. Pacific Security Capital provides commercial real estate loans, structured finance and advisory services for commercial real estate projects requiring more than $3MM in financing. Pacific Security Capital is headquartered in Portland, Oregon with other locations across the United States. More information about the company can be found at www.PacificSecurityCapital.com.Contact: Mike MyattPacific Security CapitalDirect: 503-670-5415Fax: 503-670-9400e-mail protected from spam bots Media ContactKaren SamsMisukanis & OddenDirect: 952-400-0234e-mail protected from spam bots.

]]> Real Estate Marketing for Companies on a Budget Announced by RealtyEGenius http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Real-Estate-Marketing-for-Companies-on-a-Budget-Announced-by-RealtyEGenius/Article/8918 Real+Estate+Marketing+for+Companies+on+a+Budget+Announced+by+RealtyEGenius http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Real-Estate-Marketing-for-Companies-on-a-Budget-Announced-by-RealtyEGenius/Article/8918 Real Estate Marketing for companies on a budget? RealtyEGenius (http://www.realtyegenius.com) is an alliance between the Real Estate CyberSpace Society and SoftwareProjects Inc (SPI), specifically created to offer low cost - high-quality technology services for Real Estate Professionals."We wanted to make it is easy for Realtors to grow their business using the Internet without having to hire in-house engineers and without breaking the bank", explained Mike Peters, CEO of RealtyEGenius (http://www.realtyegenius.com). "Broadcasting all of your properties, networking messages or customer newsletters to thousands of leads is now as easy as 1-2-3 and costs less than $20"The company is growing rapidly with more and more Realtors taking advantage of the low entry cost to quickly grow their business and reach a wide audience of buyers and sellers.Jack Peckham, Director of the Real Estate CyberSpace Society related that "for two yeas I have suspected that real estate professionals were overpaying regularly for services that rightfully should be priced at fractions of what many providers currently charge." In discussions with SoftwareProjects Inc (SPI) Peckham says he asked them "to investigate this and, once we saw the results, we asked them to put together a package the Society could recommend. The criteria was that the prices for services for real estate agents be at least half of what the competition was charging - and with exceptional customer service.""In response SPI created Realty E Genius." which Peckham states "met or exceeded the tough criteria we set forth.""This challenge was right up our alley" Peters said. "The Realty E Genius menu consists of effective money saving tools for the busy real estate pro who wants the absolute best price -- great tools -- and superior customer service.""If you are a Real Estate Professional" Peters concluded, "you owe it to yourself to check out RealtyEGenius. We must be doing something right -- with 5,000 customers in the first 30 days since the company launch."Information regarding the RealtyEGenius agent tools isat: http://www.realtyegenius.com or call 800-859-9442About Real Estate CyberSpace SocietyThe Real Estate CyberSpace Society is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with 9000 members across the United States and in several countries throughout the world, The Society also serves it's members and the public from it's Internet office at www.REcyber.com.

Real Estate Cyberspace Society members are served by an outstanding and unique team. Team members focus their individual talents on delivering absolute up to the minute information, strategies and networking opportunities to Society members.About SoftwareProjects IncHeadquartered in New York, with Sales and R&D offices around the globe, SoftwareProjects Inc. is a global software development company focusing on the Small Business Market. The company provides a wide spectrum of cost-effective solutions, empowering its clients to realize their full business potential. SoftwareProjects Inc.

provides services to more than 2,000 businesses in 14 countries. For more information please visit the company's website at www.SoftwareProjects.com.

]]> Buying Real Estate Wholesale - A Criteria for Purchasing Real Estate Courses http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Buying-Real-Estate-Wholesale---A-Criteria-for-Purchasing-Real-Estate-Courses/Article/8956 for http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Buying-Real-Estate-Wholesale---A-Criteria-for-Purchasing-Real-Estate-Courses/Article/8956 With mortgage rates on a slow rise, many consumers are looking to make a quick profit by 'flipping real estate' - the process of buying real estate at an extremely low price and then selling quickly for a small profit. According to HowToFlipHouses.com - http://www.howtofliphouses.com - editor Gerald Romine, 'Flipping real estate is one of the hottest trends in the real estate sector, especially as homeowners get anxious about selling."Flip thru the channels any evening and you will notice the explosion of 'no money down' courses being sold via television infomercials. From Carlton Sheets to John Beck, they all promise real estate gold if you only follow their lead. Romine, an ex-marine and self-professed 'education junkie' has tried them all, "The sad truth is most of the courses I've bought are fluff with meaningless filler. Don't get me wrong, I've learned a few things from these courses, but nothing like I really needed."Romine, who grew up living in a doublewide trailer and is now the editor of HowToFlipHouses.com http://www.howtofliphouses.com , has established a criteria for real estate courses.

"Most courses are typically lacking one or more very important pieces of information", says Romine, "my criteria ensure that any course you purchase has everything a person needs to actually follow thru".The criteria are as follows: An audio seminar teaching wholesaling so you understand not only what to do, but how to do it, and why. A wholesale phone script so you can speak with confidence to the seller and know what to say and ask. A system for collecting the information so you can evaluate all properties quickly and know the profit potential of each deal. A system that can have the beginning investor estimating rehabs effortlessly even if they struggle to know the difference between a hammer and a pipe wrench. All the forms and documents needed to wholesale property and a clear understanding of what each document does and why.About 1st Approach: 1st Approach is a global media solutions provider that helps leading organizations generate competitive value by leveraging the power of technology.

From strategy and design to system integration, 1st Approach works with clients to identify and realize opportunities to increase their return on investment. http://www.1stapproach.comContact: Gerald Rominehttp://www.howtofliphouses.comPhone: 480-892-8778.

]]> Santa Barbara Real Estate Information - Free MLS Access, Local Real Estate Listings and Over 50 Local Links are now Available at Realestatesantabarbara.info http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Santa-Barbara-Real-Estate-Information---Free-MLS-Access%2C-Local-Real-Estate-Listings-and-Over-50-Local-Links-are-now-Available-at-Realestatesantabarbara.info/Article/9084 Access%2C http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Santa-Barbara-Real-Estate-Information---Free-MLS-Access%2C-Local-Real-Estate-Listings-and-Over-50-Local-Links-are-now-Available-at-Realestatesantabarbara.info/Article/9084 Visitors to the site can learn more about Santa Barbara Real Estate including the communities of Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch, Montecito, Goleta and Carpinteria by linking directly to the local multiple listing service (MLS). You can quickly view a large database of available homes, ranches and estates for sale throughout Santa Barbara County and even personalize your search to fit your specific needs. Access to the MLS is Free as is the variety of other helpful tools on the website including mortgage calculators, reports for buyers and sellers, and a very helpful home notification service. But the best part of the site is the Local Links section - over 50 relevant links that bring you just about everything imaginable in the Santa Barbara...City and Visitor Information, Schools, Local Activities, Places to Stay, Golf Courses, Wineries, Horse Farms, Flying Information and happily, all of the links have been organized into an easy-to-find format. If you are looking for information about Santa Barbara, including general information, real estate listings, access to the MLS, and over a 100 local links, you'll see why they call www.realestatesantabarbara.info your home away from home..

]]> Miami Real Estate ? Buying Pre-Construction or New Construction in the Miami Real Estate Market http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Miami-Real-Estate-%96-Buying-Pre-Construction-or-New-Construction-in-the-Miami-Real-Estate-Market/Article/70944 estate http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Miami-Real-Estate-%96-Buying-Pre-Construction-or-New-Construction-in-the-Miami-Real-Estate-Market/Article/70944 Miami real estate is undergoing the largest construction boom in its magnificent history. From downtown to Aventura, the landscape of the real estate in Miami is constantly changing with the addition of each new condominium building. Miami real estate has become one of the hottest commodities with people coming from all over the world to try and get in on the Miami pre-construction deals. Miami pre-construction gives people the opportunity to build equity in a property while not having to pay the normal carrying costs such as taxes, maintenance fees or a mortgage.When a buyer purchases a pre-construction property in the Miami real estate market, 10% of the sales price is due at the time of contract. The second 10% is usually due within the next six months, or by the time the foundation of the building is complete.

The total investment with most developers is 20%. There are however, a few developers that require an additional 10% at the topping of the building. One of the latest trends is that developers are offering resale programs to their buyers once the projects have been sold out and construction has begun. Once a second buyer for the property is found and a contract is secured, the initial buyer gets back their deposit money. This gives buyers the opportunity to free up their deposit monies to invest in other Miami real estate projects.

The profit on the property is received by the initial buyer at closing.Miami real estate offers pre-construction units starting from the $300,000 (some projects have select units starting in the mid $200,000 range) price range up to multi-million dollar units. Of course pricing depends on the location views and amenities. Ocean and bay front projects obviously command the most money. The key to investing in pre-construction in the Miami real estate market is to get in at the very beginning of the sales. The best way to stay on top of the latest Miami real estate projects is to have a knowledgeable well connected realtor to work with.

This gives you the opportunity as a buyer to purchase the properties before the rest of the public. For more information on the latest opportunities in Miami real estate please visit or Miami real estate and Aventura website at Miami real estate blog to keep up-to date on all of the latest information on Miami and the Miami real estate market. Aventura real estateMiami real estateAventura and Miami MLS searchMiami Real Estate Blog.

]]> "Spark: Lending Your Way to Real Estate Millions" - New Type of Fund will Allow Individual Investors to Participate in the Once Off-limit Profit Opportunities in Real Estate Lending http://www.realestateinfotips.net/%5C%22Spark:--Lending-Your-Way-to-Real-Estate-Millions%5C%22---New-Type-of-Fund-will-Allow-Individual-Investors-to-Participate-in-the-Once-Off-limit-Profit-Opportunities-in-Real-Estate-Lending/Article/68960 of http://www.realestateinfotips.net/%5C%22Spark:--Lending-Your-Way-to-Real-Estate-Millions%5C%22---New-Type-of-Fund-will-Allow-Individual-Investors-to-Participate-in-the-Once-Off-limit-Profit-Opportunities-in-Real-Estate-Lending/Article/68960 Michael Napoliello, Jr. and Jason Moskowtiz, co-founders of InSymphony Private Capital, have invented a new type of private equity fund that just might appeal to the masses. As told in their new book, "Spark - Lending Your Way to Real Estate Millions," this new type of private equity called "orchestra funds" will allow investors the chance to participate in the once off-limit profit opportunities in real estate lending. (ISBN# 0-9716958-7-3)Typically, orchestra players (the authors term for hard money lenders) are savvy financiers who provide lending in large amounts ($500,000 or more, for an average of 18 months) reaping a whopping 25 - 35% average return. For the first time, "Spark - Lending Your Way to Real Estate Millions," reveals how the savvy investor can enter this lucrative real estate lending world through an exciting new innovation: orchestra funds.

Now, with a small amount of capital, it is possible to make better-than-average returns with relatively minimum risk?just like large investors. In "Spark - Lending Your Way to Real Estate Millions" you'll learn:- What the "Orchestra Funding" Revolution is all about- How orchestra funds can become an opportunity for all investors- Why orchestra investing is less risky than you think- How orchestra funding is different from REIT(s)- Why average investors don't know about this industry- Why the orchestra lending industry is safe and reputable- Why orchestra funding is profitable in a good or bad economyAbout the AuthorsTwo of the country's most successful entrepreneurs in the world of real-estate and marketing consulting, Jason Moskowitz and Michael E. Napoliello, Jr. pioneered orchestra funds to broaden the access of their profitable, ground-breaking efforts in the field of hard money real estate lending. They are executive officers of InSymphony Private Capital (see www.insymphony.us.) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Orchestra Quarterly Income Fund, LLC.

They are founders of www.orchestrafunding.com, which is a source of public information, education and insight, dedicated to the growth of the orchestra funding industry. For a media interview or appointment, please contact Darlene March, March Media Relations, 800-391-1118, ext 260; e-mail protected from spam bots.

]]> Rutherford County and Tennessee Real Estate Information ? Free MLS Access, Local Real Estate Listings and Many Local Links are Now Available at agent-of-choice.com http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Rutherford-County-and-Tennessee-Real-Estate-Information-%96-Free-MLS-Access%2C-Local-Real-Estate-Listings-and-Many-Local-Links-are-Now-Available-at-agent-of-choice.com/Article/68163 Now http://www.realestateinfotips.net/Rutherford-County-and-Tennessee-Real-Estate-Information-%96-Free-MLS-Access%2C-Local-Real-Estate-Listings-and-Many-Local-Links-are-Now-Available-at-agent-of-choice.com/Article/68163 The most comprehensive source for Rutherford County and Murfreesboro Real Estate and general information is now available at www.agent-of-choice.com - the website was created and developed by Paul LaLiberte, an agent with Crye-Leike of Murfreesboro, TN.Visitors to the site can learn more about Rutherford County Real Estate including the communities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne, and even Nashville, by linking directly to the local multiple listing service (MLS). You can quickly view a large database of available homes, farms, and estates for sale throughout Rutherford County and surrounding areas and even personalize your search to fit your specific needs. Access to the MLS is Free as is the variety of other helpful tools on the website including mortgage calculators, reports for buyers and sellers, and a very helpful home notification service.But the best part of the site is the Local Links section ? many relevant links that bring you just about everything imaginable in Rutherford County and the surrounding areas?City and Visitor Information, Schools, Local Activities, Places to Visit such as Opryland and the Country Music Hall of Fame, TN Department of Economic Development. All links have been organized into an easy-to-find format.If you are looking for information about Rutherford County or the surrounding area, including general information, real estate listings, access to the MLS, and many local links, you'll see why they call www.agent-of-choice.com the source for making your dreams come true..

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