Take Over The Payments By Jeff Riddell Unfortunately, many people would like to dump their properties even though they made substantial downpayments. Some use jingle mail (send the keys to the lender and walk away). There are consequences, however. Since the lender will still need to foreclose, the owner will still have a foreclosure on his record. [...]
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Go Global The Changing Face of the International Real Estate Investor By Patricia Tan Overseas purchasers of Florida real estate are attracted to our shores by many of the same things that draw people from the northern U.S.A. and Canada. Our reputation as the Sunshine State, beautiful beaches, availability of outdoor activities and water sports and relatively low [...]
Monday, March 1, 2010
1031 EXCHANGE By Jeff Riddell If there are taxes to be saved, a 1031 exchange should be considered as the exit strategy for any real estate that qualifies. Under the current rules the process is simple: Hire a qualified intermediary (QI) company and sign an exchange agreement, sell your relinquished property, escrow the proceeds with the QI [...]
Thursday, January 21, 2010
1031 Exchange Qualified Properties By Jeff Riddell Over the last several articles, we have covered real estate investing for various age groups, from youngest to oldest. One thing is common to all of the age groups: There will come a time when every real estate investor decides to dispose of his investment. If you don’t like to [...]
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Seniors And Real Estate Investing By Jeff Riddell Last article, we discussed real estate investing for those folks in the 50-65 age range. Next is the 65-80 group—with due respect because I am one of them, I’ll call them seniors. If you are in this age bracket, it goes without saying that you should have started your [...]
Monday, November 23, 2009
Real Estate Investing For Baby Boomers By Jeff Riddell Last article, we discussed middle age real estate investing. Next is the 50-65 bracket—I’ll call them the baby boomers. In my opinion, this is the time to become more conservative in your real estate investing; and more diversified in your real estate holdings regardless of whether you are [...]
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Middle Age Real Estate Investing By Jeff Riddell Last article we discussed real estate investing by young folks. But what if you are older and your time horizon shorter? Let’s discuss the 35 to 50 age bracket next—I’ll call it middle age. Although many people are well into real estate investing by the time they are in [...]
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Real Estate Investing For All Ages By Jeff Riddell In the next few articles, we’ll talk about the approach of different age groups to real estate investing. Let’s start with the 20-35 age group; let’s call them beginning wealth builders or BWBs. Unless they won the lottery or inherited a lot of money, BWBs are usually capital [...]
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Entity Ownership Of Real Estate By Jeff Riddell Last article we talked about how individuals can own real estate. Now let’s turn our attention to ownership in an entity. Let’s look at a few. We’ll start with corporations. You probably know that corporations—other than some federal corporations like banks—are formed under state law. Although corporations are great for [...]
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Alternative Ways To Own Real Estate By Jeff Riddell If you’re ready to start your real estate investment career—or have already started and may be acquiring more properties—we need to talk about how to hold title. In other words, who should be the “grantee” in the deed you receive. The first choice, of course, is yourself, or [...]
Keller Williams RED Day Benefits Manatee Glens.
Realtors from both the Bradenton and the Sarasota offices of Keller Williams On the Water volunteered at Manatee Glens planting flowers, raking, weeding, painting and more
Lakewood Ranch Golf And Country Club Summer Culinary Invitation.
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Golf And Country Club again announces Summer Culinary Invitation, June 1 through September 30, 2012.
Jannus Live Presents ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
The doors open Friday, May 18, 2012, for a concert at St Pete’s Jannus Live with ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zepplin Tribute.
Barbara Mei Named Sales Person Of The Month.
Broker-Associate Barbara Mei was recognized as the top sales person for Premier Sotheby’s International Realty in March 2012.
School of Opportunity Announces Google Life Courses.
The School of Opportunity released their summer schedule and classes begin June 4, 2012 at the University of South Florida North Port campus.
Shelley Thayer Recipient Of 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship.
Cat Depot announced Shelley Thayer, executive director, was awarded the 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship by The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA).
Salt & Light Productions Accepting Cost Sharing Grant Applications.
Salt & Light Productions, an award winning project of the Center for Faith and Freedom, who produces multi-media productions is accepting cost-sharing grant applications for summer 2012.
Early Learning Coalition Roasts 1-800-Ask-Gary.
Join the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County for a casual evening of laughter and camaraderie as “frenemies” and close friends take the stage to roast the one and only: Dr. Gary Kompothecras.
Nutter Custom Construction Moves To New Office Space.
Nutter Custom Construction announced they are moving Friday, May 11, 2012 to new office space on South Orange Avenue.
Gallery Opening Features Contemporary Paintings Mounted In Concrete Frames.
The MillerBrady Fine Art Gallery announced a Grand Opening Reception from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th to showcase contemporary minimalist original paintings and glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) framed works of art.
Habitat For Humanity Sarasota Dedicates New Home.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, announced the celebration of a home dedication for Shawn Bowman and his family on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Center For Sight.
Center For Sight, a multi-physician vision, hearing, cosmetic and skin care practice in Southwest Florida, announced the addition of M. Brandon Parrott, M.D., Ph.D.
May 12th Band Slam Benefiting Manatee Children’s Services.
A different type of charity fundraiser is roaring its way into the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center. From blues to jazz to cover bands, see the Suncoast's hottest bands under one roof.
Mike Meeks Joins Taylor Morrison.
Taylor Morrison West Florida Division announced the appointment of Mike Meeks as vice president of construction.
Nancy Havens Relocates Her Practice to Sterling Dental.
Nancy Havens, DDS, has relocated her general dentistry practice to Sterling Dental at 2900 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239.
Cat Depot’s Shelley Thayer To Speak At Animal Care Expo.
Cat Depot announced their executive director, Shelley Thayer, will present at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Care Expo 2012
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