Category: Property
How to Avoid an Investment Property Scam
This article was first published in May 2006 as a warning to potential investors to take care when committing to property investments. Hundreds of investors actually signed up with us, and are taking part in a joint legal action, but many more, including many of the leading banks, some now in government hands, went on
Intellectual Property Law: What It Is
Many people have heard, read, spoken, written, or signed documents with the phrase “intellectual property”. But do they always know what intellectual property, or IP, entails? When beginning with a new employer, there is often a confidentiality clause or document that includes an IP reference, usually to the effect that any creations of the mind
A List Of Property Definitions
There are numerous types of property on the market that are being advertised at any given time. Some of these names for different properties may be confusing, so it is vital that you know what to expect, here are the names of the property types and their definition. Terraced Housing: Terraced Housing is an old
Investing For the Rest of Us – How Property Passes at Death
Death, Taxes, and teenage texting – these are the certainties of life. The tax code is far too complicated for anyone to understand, and why teenagers can text all day but never write a thank you note is an unsolved mystery. Death on the other hand is somewhat more straightforward. One day you’re reading the
Property Management and Rental Terms Glossary
Moderate Housing: This sort of lodging is that of which a government or state office oversees with an end goal to offer help and control the rent to the individuals who meet a specific foreordained criteria. Luxuries: Intangible and unmistakable elements that are incorporated into or on a property that improve the allure or estimation
Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act
In 1980, Congress enacted the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA), 26 U.S.C.S. 1445. The law provides that if a seller of real property is a “foreign person,” the buyer must withhold a tax equal to 10% of the gross purchase price, unless an exemption applies under the law. A “foreign person” is
Buying a Foreclosed Property
I received an email today with questions and concerns about a foreclosure sale. Great questions so I decided to post both the question and my response below. What has been your experience with foreclosures? Karen, I have a question for you, I am not new to real estate investing but am new to foreclosure auction
Private Property Rights
A free society based on capitalism and freedom requires private property rights. These property rights are human rights. And such rights must be defined, appropriated, honored, respected and protected. Land ownership includes a bundle of rights of many rights. A right is the exclusive authority to make a decision or determination of how land or
4 Guidelines For Claiming Rental Property As a Business on the FAFSA
Rental Property on the FAFSA has always been an area of contention in my mind. The manner these assets are listed on the FAFSA can mean the difference of thousands of dollars in financial aid. For the government to tell you what is and is not a business enterprise that is making money kind
How to Buy Belize Real Estate
Belize is a great place for property investment, with no capital gains tax to pay on any profits you make, and property prices increasing year on year. If you’re interested in buying a piece of land or a property in this beautiful country, there are some hoops you’ll need to jump through, as well as
Appraisers Lower Costs for Federal Tax Savings on Small Property Depreciation
Tax savings through cost segregation is no longer out of reach for investors in small and medium size properties. With appraiser expertise, fees for analysis are often one-third to one-half lower than those charged by traditional preparers. Several years ago a definitive court case ruled that tangible personal property included in an acquisition or in
Property Management Services
Management companies provide a wide array of property management services to investors. The needs of each real estate investment may be different and the exact service offering of each company will vary, but here is an overview of the main services offered by residential property management firms. Determine the best rental rate A manager will
Selling Property without A Real Estate Agent
I am going to sell my property without an agent. This refrain is being heard more and more these days as the Internet and real estate market evolves beyond the realtor-based transaction. FSBO is an acronym meaning for sale by owner. The advantages of selling as a FSBO are numerous. With real estate commissions of
Buy Or Sell Cyprus Property – An Investors Dream
Buy or sell Cyprus property, you choose. Cyprus property for sale is a buyers market as prices are cheap but economists have predicted that they will soon start to rise, so your investment could be worth a lot more in a couple of years. Grab some geography maps of Cyprus and have a good look