Author Archives: Jed

The Best States for Business

Written by Jed on November 6, 2010 —

The Tax Foundation’s 2011 annual report for State Business Climate ranks each state on how friendly they are to business according to their tax systems. The Top Ten are: 10. IN 9. UT 8. DE 7. NH 6. MT 5. FL 4. NV 3. WY 2. AK 1. SD The Bottom Ten: 41. NC 42. [...]

Posted in Investment, Small business, Taxes

307 Red Fox Ln. Goose Creek, SC 29445
Handyman Special

Written by Jed on September 24, 2010 —

This property has been sold. A great deal for the buyer and seller! A 3 BR, 2 BA 1188 sqft home for sale in the Foxborough subdivision. Needs some work. Priced right at $75000. Check out the property here.

Posted in Investment, Property for sale

Is Investing in Real Estate a Bad Deal?

Written by Jed on August 23, 2010 —

Interesting perspective. Housing is a good investment if you look at the four benefits of investing in real estate: appreciation, depreciation, principal reduction, and income. Appreciation is really not the main reason for investing in real estate anyway, but should always be considered as a bonus – gravy – for a well thought out investment.

Posted in Buying, Investment

Bank Owned Properties, a growing Number

Written by Jed on August 22, 2010 —

Here is an interesting quote by Thomas Lawler, an economist and housing consultant, “My best guess right now is that REOs held by Fannie, Freddie, and FHA, and other government entities, and banks and thrifts is just under 600-thousand, but unfortunately it is on the rise.” That basically means that there continues to be ample [...]

Posted in Buying, Foreclosure, Investment, REO

Facts and Myths about the Real Estate Bubble

Written by Jed on August 8, 2010 —

Understanding Context: Housing Boom & Bust and excellent article about the housing market – its causes and subsequent collapse. During this run up it was so very easy to buy real estate including investment property with very little to no skin in the game. Finding mortgage brokers to approve no-doc loans was not a difficult [...]

Posted in Buying, Investment, Selling

Welcome S.Kelly Electric – Electrical Contractor for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Area

Written by Jed on August 7, 2010 —

S.Kelly Electric Skellyelectric@aol.com 704-807-7478 Former Mecklenburg County Inspector 30+ years in the field residental specialist NC State Electrical Contractors License Bonded Insured

Posted in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Contractor, Electrical, NC, Professional Directory

REITs and a forecoming decline – Be ready for a quick profit?

Written by Jed on August 2, 2010 —

This is a follow up on a previous post about REITs. Since May 6th the following REITs: VNQ, REZ, FIO, RWX have bounced around, but the prices have been relatively flat. A new wrinkle that is adding negative pressure to the REIT as a predictor of the real estate market can be found in the [...]

Posted in Buying, Investment, REIT

Welcome Southwestern Illinois Real Estate Team, Melissa & Chris Lee

Written by Jed on July 12, 2010 —

Southwestern Illinois Real Estate Team Melissa Lee & Chris Lee RE/MAX Preferred 1668 Windham Way O’Fallon, Illinois 62269 618.233.5399 Search for Investment Properties, homes for sale, and other real estate in and around Belleville IL, O’Fallon IL, Scott AFB IL, Collinsville IL, Highland IL, Edwardsville IL, Alton IL, Waterloo IL, Breese and the more rural [...]

Posted in Illinois, O'Fallon, Professional Directory, real estate agent | Tagged ,

Published Ezine articles

Written by Jed on June 16, 2010 —

There are some published articles on EzineArticles.com. The topics vary from home inspections to living without a mortgage, and questions to ask a property manager. Check them out!

Posted in Buying, Investment, Property Management, Selling

Opportunities for Real Estate Property Investors

Written by Jed on June 13, 2010 —

The Window of Opportunity is Still Open for Real Estate Investors – There has never been a better time for real estate investors to get into the market and buy! Unlike past recessions, the current housing recession, is going to be long and flat in a lot of areas. Recently, at a presentation to the [...]

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