Find a Specialized Investment Firm for Your Self-Directed IRA Real EstateMany administrators will not give investment advice. In this case, you will need to rely on a firm that will specialize in finding the appropriate real estate for your portfolio. One company that specializes in real estate is Secured Assets Funding, located in Vacaville, California. Bruce Bishop runs the company and says most of his clients are leaving a company or planning...more
Author: David PatulloIf you have a planned business trip then one of the things you ought to arrange is transportation. This is not just transportation to get you to your needed location but a means of transportation that can take you from one place to another while away for business. When you want to have reliability, then you can always get EZ rental cars.When planning your business trip, it would also be necessary to make transportation...more
Buy Real Estate in your IRA Expand your Investment HorizonsTypically, people sock away things into their traditional IRA accounts including stocks, mutual funds and bonds. If you have the urge to save something other than these things and you are self directing your IRA investments consider real estate. Using your IRA retirement account to broaden your portfolio is possible with the purchase of raw land, condos, houses, commercial properties and mortgage notes.An insurance company office manager in California, Ruby Barnett, has always wanted to invest in various properties. Barnett says, "I read a book a few years ago, and it mentioned you could self direct IRA in real estate investments. My goal was to buy properties and flip them rehab and sell them. But I ended up buying income property, so I have tenants. The rent goes into the IRA."It is possible to use a traditional IRA account, or a Roth IRA, for investing in IRA real estate. It doesn't matter if you are a hands-on person like Barnett, or if you are an investor who would rather rely on another person's expertise. Most people who do invest in real estate through their IRA are very willing to learn. They prefer to be in...more
Interest rates are the single biggest factor that determines exactly how much your mortgage is going to cost you over the long term. An increase of just one percentage point can add a pretty significant chunk of interest onto the cost of your loan, while a reduction can save you plenty. This simply means that if you are planning to apply for a...more
With consumer debt in the UK at historically high levels, there are greater and greater numbers of us getting into debt, and trying to escape it. While the recession is hurting our pockets wage freezes, redundencies and no available overtime make it hard to earn that little extra we need to pay off our debts we can at least try to reduce or...more
Background Checks - A Business Owner's GuideOver the last decade, pre-employment background checks have become a standard risk-management tool for U.S. employers both large and small. Fear of negligent hiring lawsuits, the need to comply with state and federal mandates, and the high cost associated with employee turnover have significantly increased the number of companies that conduct pre-employment screenings.For smaller businesses without compliance and/or risk management departments, the development and launch of a pre-employment background screening program can be somewhat confusing. There are many things to consider:-Documentation of policies-Different types of background searches-State or federal legislative mandates-In-house vs. outsourcing-Choosing a background screening provider-Overseeing the processThis article is intended to provide small businesses with a general overview of pre-employment background screening guidelines.Documenting Your Background Check ProgramBefore implementing a background check program, an employer should ensure that pre-employment screening becomes part of any written policies or procedures already in place. Decisions need to be made regarding...more
Spending so much time speaking with business owners around Florida, Ive come to understand just how often potential or current customer calls go unanswered. While these owners I speak to tell me that these callers are sent to a voice message box or...more
Before you start, I am going to ask you the same question at the beginning of the article and at the end:"Do you think it is possible to sell without an Estate Agent". Answer honestly and read on as I reveal to you how wrong you are!!The UK general...more
Times are hard. With this economic condition, it is very important to use your money wisely. Spending less money means more savings for you.As a Senior Citizen, you can take advantage of all the discount privileges available to you. Many stores,...more
Anyone can make money in real estate when the market is booming in your area. The trick to making a solid investment that pays out big in today?s market is to follow the process used by the professionals. The first question that you have to ask is...more
If your personal mobile or landline provider routinely added 10%-40% to your monthly bill we dont think it would be long before you asked for a rebate. Surprisingly, very few businesses have acted to make telecoms cost savings, despite the fact...more
Most have the choice of converting from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. This decision is based on various factors and could provide a huge financial boon over the long run given the right parameters tens of thousands in most cases. For most...more