Andorra real estate listings can be found quite easily. Andorra real estate is in demand by foreign buyers. Buyers are especially attracted to the location as there is no inheritance or income tax. Most buyers of properties for sale are looking for ski apartments, as the country is known for its ski slopes and it… Continue reading
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Is the entire Federal Acquisition Regulation incorporated into your contract?
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) is found in Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations. It consists of 37 chapters (Chapter 1, some 2,000 pages or more, which applies to all agencies, and then various agency supplements plus Cost Accounting Standards). In total, the FAR is thousands of pages long. Are all the relevant… Continue reading
Cash Advances for Merchants
It opens the doors to the financial world for many retailers. The merchant cash advance industry is growing at an astonishing rate. This growth is due to the fact that traditional banks are not meeting the needs of small businesses. This product is very unique. It’s a purchase of an asset, not a loan, so… Continue reading
Driving Residential Energy Upgrades: The Great Disconnect (Part 1 of a 3-part series)
More than 80% of the US housing stock is made up of existing homes, of which approximately 80% are in need of energy upgrades. Sounds like an opportunity, if I ever heard of one, right? If only… This opportunity has, in essence, one big hurdle to overcome: how to effectively translate the value of energy… Continue reading
Mississippi MDA Small Rental Assistance Program
As one of the leading players in developing investor products along the Gulf Coast, I’ve been on the lookout for another recently approved incentive. As the National Director of Sales for a large bank real estate firm, one of my responsibilities has been to provide the most up-to-date information and key incentives available in the… Continue reading
Top 10 mistakes investors make
1. FEAR: to fail. The most successful people fall fast. DO NOT overanalyze. Your attitude needs to be engaged, not interested. Stop thinking negatively. Ask yourself this question: “If you knew you wouldn’t fail, what would you do?” And now go and do it. 2. OVER ESTIMATED VALUE: HomeGain Zillow Find the ARV (after retail… Continue reading
10 money-saving tips for new parents
Congratulations! You and your partner have a lot of joy on the way. My husband and I were ecstatic when we found out we were pregnant with our first child, but that’s when reality hit us. An extra person in the household meant more expenses in all aspects and a complete change in our usual… Continue reading
Monster Amazon Crocs: Why Creative Brands Work Better
The most common business naming pitfall is this: come up with a new business name that is accurate and descriptive, but completely forgettable. And it’s easy to see how it happens. Unlike the real-life application, naming is usually done in a vacuum, with no context, no accompanying logo, website, or brochure copy. A group of… Continue reading
Avoiding Shell Trusts and Trust Schemes – Part I – Shell Trusts
Legitimate trusts are tools used by qualified estate planners and their clients to accomplish certain goals, including, but not limited to, controlling the disposition of assets, avoiding probate, reducing administration costs, saving estate taxes, and preserving family heritage for future generations. Unfortunately, trusts are often used for inappropriate purposes. Lurking in the shadows are scammers… Continue reading
FTHM Scam Business Review – Is Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing a Scam or a Legitimate Business Opportunity?
With the massive success of the online marketing industry, there are always companies that spark new curiosity and fear when a person is looking for the right opportunity to invest. One of these many companies includes a company by the name of Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing, a company that many people have heard may be a… Continue reading