We just paid a visit to Healthcare.gov and, surprisingly, were able to browse through the much-maligned website with relative ease. There was one section in particular that caught our interest, and it described the procedures behind the “individual responsibility...
Once a Year Jason Hartman Spills His Guts
For the handful of people who have earned all the money they ever want to in their life, feel free to tune out the rest of this post. For the other 99.9% of the population still in the throes of dreaming and scheming about ways to create true financial independence,...
Real Estate Investing with Bitcoins?
We haven’t heard of anyone buying real estate with bitcoins yet, but don’t be surprised when it happens. However, in order to spend bitcoins you first have to know where they are. Read on to learn how to lose millions in bitcoins the easy way - throw them in a...
Real Estate Pro to Video Star in No Time
Jason Hartman is living proof that podcasting can indeed pay huge financial dividends in the real estate industry. His own The Creating Wealth Show has been downloaded in almost 30 countries at last count. That’s why the time has never been better to dip your own toes...
Real Estate Pros Need to Know Inbound Marketing
Technology has created a whole new approach to marketing for real estate professionals. Knowing the difference between inbound and outbound marketing could be the difference between financial survival and implosion. Today is your lucky day, because if your marketing...
CFPB Protects Consumer Financial Rights
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is the agency to call when your banker, mortgage lender, or a debt collector violates the law. As a major consumer advocate, this federal government agency is charged with helping the little guy or gal in battles against...
3 Reasons it Might Be Stupid to Buy Local Investment Property
There’s an old saying that goes “all real estate is local.” While the wisdom imparted in that simple line is unassailable, it leaves out a very important point, especially when you consider that there are thousands of local markets and the reality might be that YOUR...
How to Make Yourself a Strong Borrower
While the current housing environment remains strong for income property investors, there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to secure a loan. In the aftermath of the foreclosure crisis, banks are much pickier about who they pass out money to than they used to be....
Credit Score Triage – 3 Ways to Stop the Bleeding
When it comes to securing a home loan, the facts are simple. A low credit score makes it harder to find a lender willing to take a chance on you. The answer? Raise your credit score! We’re not suggesting you fall prey to the hacks and scammers who make pie-in-the-sky...
Raising Rent on Your Income Property Can Be Tricky
When and how much to raise rent, if at all, on your income property can be a tricky matter. The trick is to do it with the minimum amount of ruffled feathers and wounded feelings. Also, you don’t want to increase it too far, too fast or you might find yourself with a...