7 Hard Money Loan Basics

April 9, 2008 on 4:07 am | In Real Estate | No Comments
by William Hopkins

Hard Money can be a fast way to fund everything from residential property, to industrial facilities to new home construction. I will not get into every aspect of hard money but I will offer you a general frame work that your imagination can grab a hold of.

First of all a majority of hard money banks let you to finance up to 65% of the value of the property. If the loan is for rehab purposes, the lender will use the “after-repaired value” of the property as the basis point. I have seen on occasion that went as high as 75% but 65% is the norm.

These loans are very situational and very flexible so there is a lot of space if the deal makes sense. It could be a set back if you are new to the game but fortunately that can usually be offset with sufficient reserves and a good plan of action.

Let’s look at an investor rehab loan to visualize how the numbers work.

Let’s say you came across a beat up old house in a good neighborhood where homes sell for $100,000. The seller takes you through the home and you determine that the property needs approximately $12,000 in repairs. You have gotten pre-qualified for a rehab loan and want to know what is the maximum you should pay for the house.

Lets keep it simple for starters, you will want to take $100k x 65% - loan costs - repair costs/holding costs = Purchase price. Loan costs, for hard money loans, run from 8-13% of the total loan amount. They are not inexpensive but it’s less money than you’ll disburse to a partner! For now we will assume costs of 10% and holding costs of $2,000. Given those numbers, you probably shouldn’t invest more than $45,000 for the property. If you pay more, that will equate to more money out of your pocket to complete the project.

Here are a few quick tips you can utilize to maximize the likelihood of getting approved for hard money loans, in general:

1. The more equity in the property after the loan, the better, 2. The higher your credit score, the better 3. The more credit history you have, the better! 4. The more liquid assets you can prove that you have personally or have guaranteed access to (lines of credit, partners, rich uncles. . .) the better 5. The more populated the area, the better 6. The faster the properties in the area sell, the better 7. The more solid the appraisal value, the better! Most hard money lenders like to use fire sale values as the basis point of the loan so don’t be surprised. This is definitely not the time to use stretched values.

All in all, this is a numbers game. Don’t get attached to a property if the numbers don’t make you money. Hard money lenders can be flexible but bring them a deal where the numbers don’t add up and it could cost you a crucial relationship for future investments. Credit doesn’t always matter but it does help, tremendously, if you can show good credit history.

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Dean Graziosi’s Approach to Being Successful

April 9, 2008 on 3:57 am | In Real Estate | No Comments
by Andrew W John

Most people don’t go home at night knowing that they have actually changed the lives of many people, but one man who can is Dean Graziosi. He was raised by a mother who was single and who had to work two jobs just to get by, only making less than $100 each week. He learned his information the hard way and really went from rags to riches, now living as a multi millionaire today.

Sure, you’ll find many wealth gurus online that will tell you how they went from poverty to being rich and they sell many books and hold seminars telling people that they too can be rich. However, you’ll find that Dean is not just teaching you that you can be rich, he is actually teaching you how you can become rich. There are no real estate investment schemes that only work for a few people that he uses, but there are real materials and tools that you can find to help you get started in a successful career in real estate investment.

The “Think a Little Different Real Estate Course” by Dean Graziosi offers more than a few success stories. You’ll find that you actually get teleseminars, education with mentors, and even alerts on foreclosures as they happen in your. So, there is no way that you cannot succeed. You’ll get a proven course that will help you along the path to your financial goals.

Whether you read Dean’s book Totally Fulfilled, gather materials and use tools from his website at DeanGraziosi.com, watch Dean’s video Be a Real Estate Millionaire, or subscribe to his highly successful real estate investment training materials, you’ll be following in the footsteps of thousands of highly successful real estate investors. They got there using these tools and the extensive knowledge gained from Dean’s real-life and repeatable strategies for wealth.

Sure, some people may use hype, but you can really succeed with Graziosi’s approach to gaining wealth. There are great tools that will help you become successful, and you’ll finally be able to achieve the wealth that you really have wanted for years.

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Choosing a built in oven made easy

April 9, 2008 on 3:56 am | In Home | No Comments
by Todd Martin

What is it that we humans all over the world are striving continuously and almost endlessly for? Comfort is the answer to almost everything that has gotten us so far. We are searching for ease of life in every realm of human activity that we do. To a large extent this has been the intention and soul purpose of our living. Hence the effect of technology, can be felt the appliances that we use for our daily tasks. So, when it comes to home appliances and electrical goods, the day by day progress of market and technical advancements does not come as surprise, rather it has become a never ending process of striving harder than ever.

One such basic kitchen appliance is the built in oven range nevertheless there are certain points that should be remembered always prior to purchase. When purchasing an oven, whether built-in or freestanding, it’s best to consider not only the baking process, but the cleaning process and other amenities as well. Humans always think they have the measurement criteria well understood but this is a fact that when mistook can lead to major design errors hence measure the area where the oven will go in your kitchen. For a built-in oven, most wall ovens are 24, 27 or 30 inches wide. Be sure to measure the height as well, especially if you are considering putting in a double oven.

Decide whether you want a gas or an electric oven. Decide whether you want a convection oven, which includes a fan that circulates the heat evenly within the oven and cooks food more quickly and evenly. Choose either a self-cleaning or a standard oven. A self-cleaning model may be worth the extra cash; not only do you save time and effort, but the cycle generally costs only a dollar per cleaning. Look for other cleaning features such as a removable door, a removable oven bottom, a tilting electric element and digital controls.

Try moving the shelves around. They should be easy to adjust and sturdy. Will they hold a 20-pound turkey without bending? Turn on the fan - is it noisy? Make sure there is a light in the oven and that you can see inside when it’s on. Find out the warranty features, and the possible colors that you want your appliance in.

Canada appliances is the answer to all your needs be it for business or personal use you have all the leading brands to choose from. All your needs be it for a small cooking area are also available. The online sites makes shopping so easier for us and within the comfort of your home you can make a purchase and get it shipped too. Toronto appliances give you the service guarantee and ensure that you are satisfied with the purchase you made.

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STEPS TO SELLING YOUR HOME

April 9, 2008 on 3:53 am | In Real Estate | No Comments
by Charles And Kim Petty

Selling your private property is something private as well. It requires courage and confidence. Here are some steps that will help you to sell your home:

1. Look at your home condition. This is the first step that will make you easier to get a buyer. Buyer or consumers always need a first impression. The physics of your home, inside or outside, is very important to make them contact you for the price. So, make sure you have a property that is clean, neat, and well-cared. Who want to buy a home with filthy condition? Repair the leakages and re-paint the walls will make your home even nicer and attractive.

2. Price your home. How much do you want to worth your home? Of course it depends on your home physics and external supports. External supports mean the neighborhood and public access. The more accessible and nicer neighborhood will definitely in demand and can be considered plus points for your home. Also in pricing your home, it is important to look at the market. How does the market say? Market can be a good step point to set your home price. As an additional tip, always open for negotiation! People like to bargain.

3. Advertise your home. Advertisement is always effective in getting consumers. Many ways to advertise your home:

a. Advertise your home on the newspaper. It requires extra budget, but it is worth lots of people to read your advertisement.

b. Put an announcement board or banner in front of your home. This will make everybody who crosses the street to know your sale and perhaps tell it to their relatives. The bigger the banner is the better.

c. Print lots of brochures or leaflets and disseminate it in public places. And do not make the information narrative; just a few pointers that has your home picture and contact number on it.

d. Tell your friends and relatives. This could be the easiest way to advertise your home. I personally do not prefer friend/relative-related consumers, but as long as they can give you a good price, why not? And also, friends and relatives are usually kind enough to help us to look for buyers. That’s what friends are for, right?

4. Use a broker service. Broker service will help you to market your home even better since they have lists of potential buyers. They are definitely the expert to help you in negotiating with buyers and basically arranging your home sale (from the first step). You can call them as the middleman. If you do not want to waste your time, you could just contact few brokers and ask for their services. The consequence is you have to share a certain percentage of your home selling price with them. So, if you do need to sell your home very soon, I would recommend this strategy.

Good luck in selling your home!

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Car Insurance Basics

April 9, 2008 on 3:42 am | In Finance | No Comments
by Barry Friedmann

People who own antique cars are generally passionate about them; insurance for a valued possession such as this essential, even if it were almost impossible to replace. Antique car insurance is not that difficult to find with many companies now able to provide this specialist service. Of course, with so many classic car insurers available, an owner should not have a problem insuring their prized possession and probably won’t have to pay over the odds for the service.

Not to be outdone, your everyday commercial auto insurers have designed policies to meet the needs of antique car owners. Operatives for these companies can take all the details of your car so they can tailor make the policy to fit the car. They will also help you decide which types of coverage are within your target budget and which deductible and limit levels you will need.

Purchasing auto cover for an antique car through a commercial insurer will give the policy holder peace of mind, knowing that the company they have chosen to do business with is an established company with a good reputation. These large companies are also able to insure your modern car at the same time and may even have a discount scheme for multiple policies. Most of the time if you arrange antique car insurance with a larger company like this it will cost more but this is offset by the fact that you will feel safer knowing they will still be around should you need them.

Whilst cost is an issue you may find the specialist auto insurers that exist may be less expensive and be able to provide a superior service as they know more about these types of car, but they are not likely to insure any other car you own. With the number of classic cars still around you will not be surprised to learn that even the insurers have, in some areas, specialized even further to provide cover for only one type of car.

If you are going to use and independent antique car insurer then first check that they can be trusted and have a loyal customer base before you part with any money. There is always an element of risk when using the smaller independent insurers as you do not know for certain how safe your money or their policy is.

Locating a car insurance company is not always as easy as one may think, but you need to know that your car is protected, so it is something must be done. Most classic cars are worth many thousands of dollars and that would be a huge loss if the car is ever involved in an accident, stolen or destroyed so having auto insurance cover could be the most valuable protection you could ever purchase for your vehicle.

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Popular Japanese Snack Foods

April 9, 2008 on 3:35 am | In Home | No Comments
by Belinda Jillie

Japanese culture is fascinating to many Americans of European descent. We have found a love of all things Japanese, most especially the food! If you’re looking for snack foods or party food with a Japanese flair, here are some great Japanese snack ideas.

Yakitori - A kabob that is quite popular as a snack, party food, or casual dinner item. (Goes well with Japanese beer and Saki.)

To start with, soak your wooden skewers in water so that they won’t burn.

Ingredients: - 3 chicken breasts divided into bite sized chunks - 1 tsp sugar - 2 tbsp sake - 3 tbsp mirin - 3 tbsp soy sauce

Pierce and slide the chicken onto the soaked skewers. Stir up all the other ingredients in a bowl. Now grill the chicken on the skewer, basting it with a sauce.

Edamame - It’s finally gotten easier to find edamame in the grocery stores now that Americans have taken a shine to this popular Japanese snack food.

It’s easy to serve. You can have it out like a bowl of pretzels (complete with beer for football games), or toss it in a bag as if it were trail mix at eat it on the go. It’s a good way to get kids to eat more vegetables. (But be careful if you’re allergic to soy!)

To prepare your edamame, wash it thoroughly. Then, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add one tablespoon of salt to the water, then add the edamame. Boil for three to four minutes. Drain, then add a little more salt. Let it cool, then store it in an airtight container.

Sunomomo (Cucumber and Daikon Salad) - A great side dish for almost any meal, as well as a fresh afternoon snack.

-1 daikan radish -1 cucumber -5 Tablespoons rice vinegar -2 Tablespoon sugar -1 teaspoon salt

Peel the radish and slice it thinly. Slice the cucumber just as thinly.

Salt both vegetables and allow the salt to soak in for about ten minutes. Wash them off and drain well. Mix the vinegar and sugar and pour over the veggies. Let sit for at least fifteen minutes before serving.

You shouldn’t have too much trouble finding Japanese snack foods, because the last few years have seen an expansion in Asian sections in grocery stores. Not to mention there are more Asian specialty stores than there used to be.

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Kids UGGs Are Some Of The Best Quality Shoes You Can Buy

April 9, 2008 on 3:31 am | In Family | No Comments
by Courney Rowe

Kids love these UGGs as much as adults; they can not seem to get enough of these fantastic pieces of footwear. How did they become so popular? One reason is that they were on Oprah Winfrey’s list of favorite items for 2007, this made these a must have item overnight. Celebrities also have been wearing the UGG footwear and clothing.

After this happened you could not find them anywhere. Many styles were sold out, or extremely hard to find. This made for a troublesome Christmas season for some. Now that the holiday season is over, the short supply is not entirely over. They are selling better than ever and as such supplies of some styles are limited. Do not worry though there are many styles to choose from and place that you can look to get them.

You may not know but UGGs make more than just great boots. To go along with the boots that they sell, they also have a great line of casual footwear for kids.

Here are a few Popular UGG styles for kids:

Classic - These Boots are made from fine quality sheepskin and are made to be very light. They are easy to put on and take off, great for kids. One other aspect of these boots is that you get the greatest benefit from wearing them without socks; something many kids will think is great.

Tasman - Kids will love the fact that this can be either a casual shoe or a comfortable slipper. The Tasman is made from quality suede and sheepskin, not only will it feel be durable and strong but it will feel great also.

Tasmania - This is a great looking flip-flop that your child will just adore. The bottoms are fine suede and the strap is covered with a short, curly sheepskin making this flip-flop extremely light and comfortable. Any kid would love to have a pair of these.

These shoes are not all hype; they are a few things about them that make them great to wear. One aspect is that they are made of fine sheepskin, making them extremely durable and up for whatever you can throw at them. They are also very comfortable; they will keep your feet warm and dry in the winter and cool in the summer.

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What You Should Know About Homeschool Reviews

April 9, 2008 on 3:30 am | In Family | No Comments
by Kayley Kenzie

I read many different homeschool reviews before I made the decision to homeschool my children. It was by reading about different parents’ experiences that helped me see the freedom you have when you can expand your child’s curriculum beyond the four to five mandatory core subjects.

One of the more interesting homeschool reviews I read focused on a mother who blended a home-based business with her child’s education.

As she reflected on her homeschooling experience, she said that her child was intellectually well-rounded thanks to this learning. She believed it helped give her child the skills need to thrive in an ever-changing economy.

As job security is on the decline. For many years it was a common mentality to expect a job right out of college or trade school. Most people thought that once a job was attained that you usually stayed there. This is not the case for most of us in this era.

As I read homeschool reviews, I learned that people chose the homeschooling approach to help give their children the best education possible.

In a homeschool setting, parents strive not only to give their children the best education, they also want their children to be confident and successful.

Most children aren’t exposed to business courses in public or private schools, and they certainly aren’t taught what it takes to start one. This homeschooling mother knew that fact.

If you want to be a mom who works from home and homeschool too, you can do it; and maybe even more efficiently with help from your children. You can teach them how to start up and maintain there own home-based business.

I found this extremely fascinating. Not only is there the potential to earn extra money through your own business, you could encourage your children to save up for their own future.

The money is a perk, but consider the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Imagine having a child who knows how to budget her money, understands how business taxes work, knows about advertising and relegating tasks to others?

These are lessons that could help children build financial security for years to come.

I would have never thought about coming across homeschool reviews that teach your child to run their own business. Your child could have a great idea of marketing some type of product or solution that could take off. I think it’s a great idea to have your child understand the terms of a free market economy.

After assigning your child to research the product, they could develop marketing strategies. They could also learn about the competition that is out there.

I concur with the homeschooling mother who learned that creating and running a business from home is a great way to supplement homeschool curriculum.

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Affordable Car Insurance Useful Tip

April 9, 2008 on 3:26 am | In Finance | No Comments
by Deepak Kulkarni

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Mothers Day Gift Ideas

April 9, 2008 on 3:10 am | In Family | No Comments
by Aurelia M. Fleur

Julia Ward Howe launched the first Mother’s Day celebration on June 2, 1872. Back then, it was different than we think of Mother’s Day today. It was correctly called the “Mother’s Day for Peace,” and its goal was to remonstrate war and celebrate peace. In addition, moms everywhere were also acknowledged for their roles in the well-being of a peaceful society. Women’s suffrage also was mentioned on this day of the year. Until the turn of the 20th century, the holiday was pretty much celebrated in this way.

Ann Reeves Jarvis was another woman who made significant contributions to society through organizing women to improve conditions in their communities. Her daughter Anna campaigned for a national holiday honoring mothers after she passed away. Woodrow Wilson approved the holiday in 1914, and since then has been celebrated annually every second Sunday of May.

By the year 1923, Jarvis began to be very outspoken against the commercialization of Mother’s Day. What had begun, in her eyes, as an attempt to honor motherhood had turned into a bonanza at the local shops and markets for Mother’s Day gifts. Many people began to send flowers to their moms as gifts on this special day. Jarvis never did have children of her own, and spent most of her life speaking out against the way the holiday was being celebrated. Sadly, she spent the latter part of her life in a sanitarium,

Many people celebrate Mother’s Day by spending time with their mothers. For those who live too far away to visit, it is customary to send flowers or cards. Some people choose to send their mother her favorite variety of flower while others choose flowers that hold a more personal and special meaning to her.

Mother’s Day is a time to recognize all the special things that moms do for their children. Children will usually pick out special presents for their mothers. Often the fathers are enlisted to help choose the gifts, which range from flowers to jewelry to clothing.

Jarvis didn’t intend to create the commercial holiday she originally set in motion. Unfortunately she failed to see that even though more presents and gifts were purchased at this time of year, Mother’s Day is still a very special holiday and honors motherhood just as she wanted it to do.

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