How does Real Estate Investing Work?
Real estate investing will work the way that you want it to work. It is dependent on the goal that you wish to achieve. Are you looking to build lasting wealth or just wanting to make quick cash? Do you desire a long-term strategy or a short-term harvest? Rent and Lease Option The question in your mind might be: how does real estate investing work in building wealth? The answer is found in your investment strategies. When you buy and hold property to rent or lease to a tenant together with an option to buy, this scenario can be considered as a long-term investment. Rent option involves finding a specific property, making its condition ready for rent, and then marketing it to possible tenants. This investing strategy offers plenty of profit opportunities. When the monthly rental given to you is more than the mortgage and other necessary expenses, you can…
Analyzing Loans for Real Estate Investing before you Take One
It’s true that there’s no depreciation in properties. However, there will be times that you’ll fail in your investments if you don’t analyze and factor all costs involved in your application of loans for real estate investing. In real estate, it’s the market that dictates your profit. When you sell a property, you cannot decide how much your markup should be – it is the price of your competition, interest rate, and a lot of other factors that will determine the selling price. Types of Mortgage Loans From the perspective of an investor, these are popular mortgage types: • Fixed Rate – predictable, with low risk, but do not always have the lowest rate. • Adjustable Rate (ARM) – may offer lower rates initially but you must assume the rise of the interest rate throughout the life of your investment. • Zero Down – no down payment but be aware…
Joanna Pacitti on American Idol: Fame to Fame?
Joanna Pacitti already has a semi-celebrity background behind her but she felt she needed a boost by auditioning for “American Idol” in season eight. “Idol” fans are suggesting Pacitti should be disqualified. What do you think?
Mad Men’s Elizabeth Moss Engaged to SNL’s Fred Armisen
Elizabeth Moss from Mad Men is now engaged to SNL’s Fred Armisen. After dating for a month, Moss and Armisen have decided to get engaged!
Peanut Butter Recall
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a Peanut Butter Recall in over 100 products containing peanut butter or peanut paste. The products with peanut butter and peanut paste have been found to contain salmonella.
Healthy Snacks: What’s a Healthy Night Snack?
Eating a healthy snacks are important. If you haven’t had time to eat in the evening, or you are still hungry past eight o’clock, or you are having food cravings, you will find that there are healthy snacks to eat even at night. Here are some healthy snack options for eating at night.
Oscar Nominations 2009
The nominations are finally in. Expect the unexpected and of course expect the expected. The movies you watched and argued would get nominations did get their nominations and the ones that you hated are in the mix as well. Check out the nominations for these years Academy Awards below. BEST PICTURE “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Frost/Nixon” “Milk” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire” BEST ACTOR Richard Jenkins Frank Langella Sean Penn Brad Pitt Mickey Rourke BEST ACTRESS Anne Hathaway Angelina Jolie Melissa Leo Meryl Streep Kate Winslet BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Josh Brolin Robert Downey Jr. Philip Seymour Hoffman Heath Ledger Michael Shannon BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Amy Adams Penélope Cruz Viola Davis Taraji P. Henson Marisa Tomei BEST ANIMATED FILM “Bolt” “Kung Fu Panda” “WALL-E” BEST DIRECTOR “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Frost/Nixon” “Milk” “The Reader” “Slumdog Millionaire” BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” “Doubt” “Frost/Nixon” “The…
Which Presidents Were Left-Handed?
Out of the 44 Presidents of the United States, which presidents were left-handed? After watching President Barack Obama’s Inauguration on January 20, 2009, most viewers would notice that the President signed some official papers with his left hand. Tracing back into history, here is a list of past left-handed presidents!
Michelle Obama Inauguration Dress
What did the First Lady Michelle Obama wear to the Inauguration you ask? It was a beautiful light green shaded dress with a matching coat designed by Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo. She also wore matching colored gloves but I’m not sure about the designer for those. It could possibly be the same designer who made her dress. Judging by Michelle Obama’s fashion, it seems like she is going to be a very hip First Lady. I’m excited to see what will happen over the next four years. In conclusion, since Barrack Obama has been on the campaign trail, Michelle Obama has been very fashionable. The public continues to be amazed by the fashionable clothing Michelle Obama wears.