Why is it that a Real Estate Mogul never becomes the richest man on Earth?
Posted by admin in 3 on 10 28th, 2009Real Estate is always one of the MOST profitable business in town. During recessions real estate is doing bad, however otherwise, if you know how to do it, then it is very profitable. So why don’t we ever see a real estate mogul become the richest man?
Since the industrial revolution, real estate has not been the most productive form of wealth. Before the industrial revolution, the richest men on Earth were in real estate. They were kings and emperors who owned vast territories and "rented" out the land to noblemen in exchange for the collection of taxes and the organization of military regiments, etc.
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Posted by admin in 5 on 10 26th, 2009hi … I had a service tech come to my home today who was uncivilized in ways I would rather not list here.
I have contacted the customer service call center but wonder if anyone knows a contact (with email or address) at a higher level to whom I might escalate this issue?
I realize that I may well get ignored, but I would like to at least try to impress upon someone that this behavior went far past inappropriate.
I have had the same experience! Try ExecutiveSupport@directenergy.com
What video editing software works with a kodak zi6 camcorder besides the software that came with it?
Posted by admin in 6 on 10 24th, 2009the software that came with it is not working, so i need to know what will.
If you are using a Windows/Vista computer, probably none. You need to convert the video to a file type and format the video editor can use. MovieMaker likes WMV files (among others). MPEG StreamClip works well
http://www.squared5.com/
If you are using an Apple Macintosh computer, that should work directly with iMovie. If not, You can use MPEG StreamClip to convert them, too.
What’s a good software program that can shutdown a computer pc & monitor when the cpu is idle?
Posted by admin in 6 on 10 22nd, 2009I share 1 home desktop computer with a couple of my roommates. But my roommates tend to leave the computer running all night, and never bother to turn off the pc & monitor. In result, I suffer the consequence of paying a higher electricity bill due to my roommate’s inability to turn off the computer when not been used. What’s a good software program someone can recommend me to that can shutdown the pc & monitor when the cpu is idle?
None, as that will do more harm then good. It’s best the turn the computer off the old fasion way. That is the best and safest way. If you allow a program to do it for you, that can cause you to lose data among other things.
How much $ do real estate sales people make per year during these economical conditions?
Posted by admin in 3 on 10 22nd, 2009I want to get a real estate sales license in the state of California but don’t know if is the right choice. Please reply, thanks.
Homes are selling, but unless you already have a great client base thi is not a great time to get started. The brokers are going to be feeding their loyal agents, you will be on your own to find them and there is no pay unless you can close deals.
Do Australian Real Estate Agents have the ability to cross reference a potential tenants previous addresses?
Posted by admin in 3 on 10 18th, 2009For example, if a person listed three previous addresses with one Real Estate Agency, and the Real Estate Agency calls the previous listed Real Estate Agencies, (to check if they were a good tenant etc) can they also cross reference the listed addresses on the application? Is there like a national database or something where Real Estate Agents can see your rental living history? (Sorry if this question doesn’t make much sense).
do you mean you are applying for a rental property, and your wondering if the agent your applying with will cross reference where you previously lived with agents who you previously rented with?
the answer is yes agents can get a reference from your old agent to see if you paid your rent on time, if you were behind ect.
hope this is what you were looking for 
Is there software to seperate music and dialogue from movies I have downloaded?
Posted by admin in 6 on 10 12th, 2009I know music and dialogue are added on different layers to movies and TV shows. So is there software to split these two so i can get music from a TV show or Movie without the dialogue and sound effects covering iT?
No.
They may be added on different layers, but when they are compiled to dvd, they are on the same layer.
How do you put software in the blackberry curve without using ota?
Posted by admin in 6 on 10 12th, 2009I havebeen trying many times to put software in the blackberry curve 8310, however it never happens. I heard from some where that black berry works with "over the air" (ota) files for putting loading software in the phone. However, online many softswares dont support over the air files, so you have to put them in manually and that is the part i dont know how to do? …It seems veryy challenging.
Here is a great guide on how to install the 3rd party software without going OTA
http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-guides/blackberry-guide-how-to-install-third-party-applications-onto-your-blackberry-88400/
Here is a complete guide to backing up all of your applications and software.
http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-guides/geek-guide-how-to-backup-and-restore-your-3rd-party-applications-88431/
Hope this helped =)
How can I go about real estate investment?
Posted by admin in 3 on 10 12th, 2009I have some money which I wish to invest in real estate business but I do not know what steps to take exactly. Do I just look for a property and buy and then sell to a high bidder or what?
There are several strategies you can use in Real Estate investment and they are:
1. Buy and Hold
This real estate investment strategy is commonly known as rental properties. Becoming a landlord is easier than you think. You buy a property, you advertise it as "for rent" and you sign a contract with your new tenant. That’s where the love story ends. You need to know a lot about your duties and your rights as a landlord or you will find yourself in trouble.
Screening your prospect tenants is your first line of defense. Protecting your property from damage is your first duty. I might paint a little bit dark picture of being a landlord. But dealing with tenants can be the most frustrating job you ever had. Do yourself a favor and visit a bookstore or library and get as many books on landlording as you can get. Armed with this knowledge you will be able to create a positive cash flow and a long term relationship with your tenants every time you put the "For Rent" sign in the yard.
With the buy and hold strategy you basically have 3 income streams going at once.
Amortization; while paying your mortgage you also lower the amount you owe.
Appreciation; while owning the property it increases in value.
Tax incentive; as a landlord you will be able to deduct your investment cost over several years. (See you tax advisor for professional advice).
Based on this information you can easily see that even if the rent doesn’t cover 100 % of your mortgage payment you will still be able to create a positive cash flow.
2. Flipping
This is the art of "buying" and "selling" real estate investment without actually taking ownership. In a flip situation real estate contracts get assigned and the person who assigns the contract to someone else typically gets a commission for their services. That’s how you can make money with real estate without credit checks or no money down. Because you never take possession of the property, you don’t need to apply for a mortgage.
You only need 2 things to be able to flip a home. First, you need to find an attractive property that will sell very quickly. Second, you need to find a buyer within a very short period of time. Typically 2-3 weeks. Then you simply flip the contract to the new buyer and you will collect your commission at a so called "double closing".
This sounds complicated at first, but with a little bit practice you will be able to create a nice income from this. By the way, this is the preferred concept of most real estate "gurus" who appear in late night infomercials.
3. Rehabs
Rehabs are the most risky form of real estate investments. You hunt for a cheap, run-down property and you hope that your preliminary remodel cost estimates will leave enough room for a nice profit. Well that’s the theory. Most real estate investors are failing with this type of strategy.
How can I go about real estate investment?
Posted by admin in 3 on 10 12th, 2009I have some money which I wish to invest in real estate business but I do not know what steps to take exactly. Do I just look for a property and buy and then sell to a high bidder or what?
There are several strategies you can use in Real Estate investment and they are:
1. Buy and Hold
This real estate investment strategy is commonly known as rental properties. Becoming a landlord is easier than you think. You buy a property, you advertise it as "for rent" and you sign a contract with your new tenant. That’s where the love story ends. You need to know a lot about your duties and your rights as a landlord or you will find yourself in trouble.
Screening your prospect tenants is your first line of defense. Protecting your property from damage is your first duty. I might paint a little bit dark picture of being a landlord. But dealing with tenants can be the most frustrating job you ever had. Do yourself a favor and visit a bookstore or library and get as many books on landlording as you can get. Armed with this knowledge you will be able to create a positive cash flow and a long term relationship with your tenants every time you put the "For Rent" sign in the yard.
With the buy and hold strategy you basically have 3 income streams going at once.
Amortization; while paying your mortgage you also lower the amount you owe.
Appreciation; while owning the property it increases in value.
Tax incentive; as a landlord you will be able to deduct your investment cost over several years. (See you tax advisor for professional advice).
Based on this information you can easily see that even if the rent doesn’t cover 100 % of your mortgage payment you will still be able to create a positive cash flow.
2. Flipping
This is the art of "buying" and "selling" real estate investment without actually taking ownership. In a flip situation real estate contracts get assigned and the person who assigns the contract to someone else typically gets a commission for their services. That’s how you can make money with real estate without credit checks or no money down. Because you never take possession of the property, you don’t need to apply for a mortgage.
You only need 2 things to be able to flip a home. First, you need to find an attractive property that will sell very quickly. Second, you need to find a buyer within a very short period of time. Typically 2-3 weeks. Then you simply flip the contract to the new buyer and you will collect your commission at a so called "double closing".
This sounds complicated at first, but with a little bit practice you will be able to create a nice income from this. By the way, this is the preferred concept of most real estate "gurus" who appear in late night infomercials.
3. Rehabs
Rehabs are the most risky form of real estate investments. You hunt for a cheap, run-down property and you hope that your preliminary remodel cost estimates will leave enough room for a nice profit. Well that’s the theory. Most real estate investors are failing with this type of strategy.
