New To RE Investing?

By Doc Schmyz

So you decided to get into real estate investing.Good for you! While at first, real estate investing can seem a bit overwhelming, if you pay attention, you will be paid in rewards and dividends for years.

How do you start? Well lets take a look at a few time tested methods.

Every where you turn these days some one is a member of a Real Estate group. Find where they meet and be willing to ask the most basic of questions.

RE investors, are for the most part, a great group of people, from all walks of life. the one thing we all share is our passion for what we do. We discuss tatics and ideas about what to invest in as well as where. We share tips on things that have worked ..and warnings about things that dont.

Before actually buying any investment properties, beginning real estate investors should begin to put their organizations together by outlining a specific business plan. The plan should go over every step in the purchase of a property, from the marketing strategies on through the sale or leasing of a property.

So know you need to decide on the type of investment property you want to invest in. do you like the idea of duplexes? Single family homes? Small apartments? Remember this, if you start out with one type and become familliar with it, then you will learn exactly what you need to do to make the profit from it. Being a specialist in this manner can lead to faster profits.

Ok now comes the fun part. you need to find the people that offer the skills you need to accomplish your plan. Contractors,handy men, sub-contractors etc. Finding the right people to make your team is the hardest part of this game. (I use the same people for the same job on EVERY property I buy)

So lets say you choose to do the "fix and flip" game. People to have on your team are a contractor, electrician, plumber, and to be safe a heating/air condition guy. Now if you can find one...and the property isnt getting major work (like say a room addition) you can get away with a good handyman who does all the above.

Working with a investors real estate agent in a dream....but they are a nightmare to find. Interview your agent. Tell them exactly what you want to do. Tell them.."I want to invest in real estate...I want to buy x amount of properties a year". this means you need to have an agent thats willing to do far more for you then just show you a house or two. A good agent will write offers..LOTS of offers, and show you the selling history for a given area.

Have an exit tatic in mind. This is a critical element of investing in real estate. How are you planning on selling this house once it is fixed and ready for market. How much room do you have on price so you sell it and still make a profit.

Understand your going to make mistakes. We all do. the goal is to see them before they eat in to your profit.

Be efficent, and resourcefull. Keep your eye on your bottom line and you will grow a nice little investment business. - 23222

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Doc Schmyz has worked with investors all over the US and Canada. He built a free free website shares Real estate investing information for all over the US. Find Real estate investing information by state

How To Judge An Offer When Your House Is On The Market

By Doc Schmyz

So you decided to sell your home, you have picked the a real estate agent, and have listed your home. There have been several open houses and some interest and you have finally received an offer. How do you tell if this is a good offer or not? Of course, your agent will help in that department, but, remember, they are there to sell your home they don't have any idea what will work for you and your family.

First thing to look at is the buyer's financing. Are they able to get a loan or are they just hoping to qualify? The best case scenario would be that they are pre-approved which means that a bank/lender has taken a look at their income, credit, and down payment and has agreed that they would qualify for a certain amount of financing. This is a good indication that the loan will go through. Sometimes, the offer will not include that the loan is pre-approved, but if the buyer really wants the home, they will include a letter of pre-approval to help your selection along. As a buyer, you or your agent has the right to contact the bank and make sure the information presented is correct and that the bank has verified income, employment, and down payment funds.

Next,consider if the buyer has put down a substantial down payment. The larger amount, the better for the sale to go through. The more money the seller has invested in the contract, the less likely they will be to back out. If the amount of money put down is not sufficient for your liking, then you have the right to ask for more.

Be sure to look for special conditions within the contract that you cannot meet or control. For example :If a buyer must sell his home first before purchasing your home.This condition requires you to factor in other questions. Does he have any offers on his home now or any approved buyers? He does have his house listed with an agent, doesn't he? If there are any clauses that you do not understand, you must clarify them in writing.

One other thing that you must realize in the real estate contract you will receive is there are dates and deadlines that must be reviewed. There is a certain rhythm for things to happen. For instance, there should be an inspection, appraisal, loan approval, and the closing date. These items should not have excessive time allotted to each by the buyer. For example, the closing date must allow time for the bank process to be completed including the underwriting, appraisal, and paperwork. The inspection date should be close to the contract date to allow time for any problems to be resolved quickly by the seller so the contract can be completed.

Any of the above mentioned items can void your contract. Be sure you understand all that is being asked of you, make sure the terms listed and set in all the documents make sense to you, before you complete the sale. - 23222

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Doc Schmyz has done real estate deals all over the US. He owns a free website that shares Real estate investing information for all over the US. Find Real estate investing information by state

Honoring Chinese History With The Chinese Silver Commemorative Coin

By Christina Goldman

If you're a coin collector and are particularly fond of brilliant, uncirculated silver coins then most likely you will be interested in Chinese Silver Commemorative Coins. These coins are sometimes minted for collection purposes as well as memorial pieces in honor special events and people that have made a difference or a great impact in the country of China.

For instance, to commemorate the Beijing Olympics, Chinese coins were made and designed just for that purpose. Other countries have also recognized the great thing about Chinese coins, especially Australia, Somalia, Singapore, and the Isle of Man, so coinages were prepared and different gold and silver coins are now circulating the markets today that contain the Chinese zodiac on one side and the partnering nation's countrywide symbol on the other.

These coins, depending on the weight, the design, and the precious metal content, can either be affordable (RMB 3 to US $10-15) or expensive ( sometimes over one hundred to one thousand dollars) because of its rarity and the history that go with it. If you have an interest in collecting Chinese Silver Commemorative Coins, you'll be able to find plenty of original pieces or series online in merchant internet sites like Amazon and Ebay.

If you're looking for those with the Chinese zodiac or the Giant panda in them, all you have to do is just search thru Google and Yahoo and you'll be in a position to find the set or piece to complete or add to your collection. There's sure to be a seller or coin dealer that may have the coin or series that you need to finish your private collection.

If you are a seller of coins, you can also take advantage of this opportunity by selling your own set of Chinese silver and gold on the web. Particularly if they are Chinese Silver Commemorative Coins, you are sure to be showered with all sorts of offers from coin fans all around the world. - 23222

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Getting to the Truths of Stock Trading

By W. Alan Gay

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the field of stock trading that trigger new trader's fears and keep others from trying the profession at all. As a successful trader for over 15 years, I prefer to take a more positive approach and deal with the prevailing truths that exist in the field of stock trading. Here are just a few.

1. Stock trading success will come when you keep your trades low risk on a consistent basis over time. Sure, this attitude will result in you missing out on the occasional windfall that the movies have led us all to believe can happen all the time. However, I have discovered that searching for that godsend trade does nothing but result in a horrendous loss that can completely demolish the portfolio you have been working so hard to build. Better to stay lower risk with steady profits over time if you are looking to make stock trading more than a hobby.

2. You don't have to spend all day trading to be extremely successful. This does not have to be a full time job. But please don't misunderstand. I'm not suggesting another get rich with no work scheme. It takes time and effort to learn the sustems needed to achieve success at stock trading. But, by using GAP trading effectively, I profitably trade for 2-4 hours a day, plus another hour of pre-market preparation. In fact, I make a great income. With the right system, you can too.

3. The experiences of other successful traders who have "gone before" you can speed up your success tremendously. Don't start from scratch because it will take you 10 or more years and a lot of money to make all the mistakes others have already made. It is just smart business to use the knowledge of others. How many times do we hear "don't reinvent the wheel", then turn around and do just that? Instead, read books by successful traders, take classes, find mentors, and use the wisdom of others to make your road more pleasurable and secure.

Stock trading is often depicted as mystical and only accessible to the gurus of the industry. Take it from a regular guy, that idea is not correct. With the right processes established and a good understanding of the basic truths of stock trading, anyone can be prosperous. - 23222

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W. Alan Gay has been a stock trader and coach for fifteen years. His free report describes Alan's journey to becoming successful at trading stocks and gives useful tips he and his students have used to consistently trade successfully. Click to obtain a free copy of his report and learn more about how you could be trading stocks successfully in as little as two weeks.

Forex Trading Currency in Detail

By Calvin Wapasa

Forex dealing essentially about engaged with international stocks, money and different kinds of products. The currency of one country can be compared to different money from a different nation to figure the value. The final monetary value of that money is calculated when dealing stocks on the forex markets. It is sound that each international market will assume possession over the value of that countries monetary value, when it relates to their monetary exchange. Individuals investing in the market exchange for forex concerns banks, businesses international administrations and finance businesses.

What are the things that make the forex exchange dissimilar from their US counter parts? A trade on the forex market is one that involves at least two countries, and is instigated across all parts of the globe. The two countries are 1, that of the investor, and 2, the place receiving the investment. Most all of the transactions that take place on the forex stock exchange will likely be done through a qualified broker like a banking institution.

What are the ingredients of the forex stock exchange? The forex stock exchange is comprised of a mixture of dealings and nations. Investors in the forex stock market generally trade in massive bulk along with gigantic sums of money.

While the US stock exchange is immense you would be right to imagine the forex stock market as even more immense than an individual market exchange in any one country. Those involved in the forex market are trading daily twenty-four hours a day and sometimes trading and sometimes on the week-ends.

You may be shocked to know the number of people who issue trades on the forex exchange. In 2004 alone, as much as two trillion dollars was the mean forex trading volume. This number is massive in trade volume for the number of daily transactions to take place. If you imagine how much a trillion dollars amounts to and multiply that by two and this figure is the average that is traded on any given day on the forex exchange!

It is true that the forex exchange has been active for over thirty years, but now that computers are in the game and the world wide web, the forex market multiplies as more everyday people and businesses become aware of the availability of this trading market. Forex trading only makes up around ten percent of the total trading from country to country, but as the popularity in this market continues to grow so could that number. - 23222

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