http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/34/category BiggerPockets Money & Finance Articles http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/987 Water damage: it’s one of the most common reasons that people make claims on their insurance, but what exactly does insurance cover? http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/987 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/923 Ok, so we are all aware that the current market situation is less than...ideal. We owe a huge debt of thanks to the sub-prime lenders for all their hard work. Anyway, it seems we are in quite a situation. Banks are making it continually more difficult for home buyers to qualify for conventional financing. While the people who have been removed from their homes can no longer qualify for a bank loan due to poor credit. So where does it end and how can it be fixed? It's similar to "Justice and Mercy", a parable... http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/923 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/761 Many frustrated people who have watched helplessly as their managed IRAs melted away in the stock market downturn don't realize they can take control of their money through a self-directed IRA. They can choose where to invest their money, including alternative investments such as real estate equity or mortgages. Their current custodian may offer a Self-Directed IRA, but if not there are many companies offering the program who can handle the transfer, without penalty. It's a great way to call the shots when they believe their hard-earned money is being mismanaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/761 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/608 As consumers, let alone real estate investors, we tend to flinch whenever the insurance bill arrives. Many times, for good reason: rates are higher, coverages seem to diminish, and for what? We have never even filed a claim! However, if we stop thinking of our insurance policies as just another drain on our cash-flow, and more as a legitimate part of our business plan, that premium notice may be a little bit easier to open... http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/608 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/569 A general outlook of why one would buy Real Estate http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/569 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/505 Using private money investors can be a real gem in your real estate business. There are many benefits to using private money as opposed to bank financing, hard money, lines of credit, and other forms of financing. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/505 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/402 Finding and keeping a good long term customer does more for your financial wealth than a "One Shot-One Profit" deal. If you do one cash deal, you get one check. But a long term, good paying customer will make you payments for many years. So regardless what business you're in, if you want to be successful, you should focus on repeat business from your best customers. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/402 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/398 Seems like there’s always somebody telling us we should get a physical check-up every year or so, but how about a financial check-up? Ever had anybody call wanting to schedule you for a financial check-up”. If not, and you haven’t had your financial check-up lately, then it’s time for one. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/398 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/395 I think banks should be required to post the following warning labels on all their advertising material saying: WARNING! BANKS ARE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH! After all, the government requires warning labels on other things that are harmful to us, so why not require the same type warnings for our hard earned money. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/395 http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/390 Times are tough and its not getting any better soon. Investing some of your retirement monies by reducing your overhead can be the cash flow bridge that can help you to survive now and prosper down the road. You may have $10,000, $50,000 even $100,000 that you can legally use NOW to get you back on track and finally begin sleeping at night again. http://www.biggerpockets.com/articles/390