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You shape the outcome, but others decide on your credibility and trust. They are the ones who determine if you have power.

By Dan J. Harkey…

By Dan Harkey

Abusive HOA practices: Some homeowner associations harass their property owners with continuous fee assessments for every little thing. The propensity is irritating and makes…

By Beth Harris

The sharing economy isn’t some far-off trend — it’s already reshaping how people work, live, and start businesses. If you’re stepping into the small business world through platforms like Airbnb, Turo, TaskRabbit, or…

By Rick Tobin

Property tax and homeowners insurance payments have risen so much in many U.S. regions that the monthly property tax and homeowners payments can both be as high as an average mortgage payment. It’s truly a pity that the monthly PITI (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and…

Article by Mark Robbins, J.D.

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When it comes right down…

By Robert P. Russo, CPA PC

The tax treatment of cryptocurrency, particularly for activities like “staking,” has become a critical topic for investors. The IRS continues to clarify its position on digital assets, with new rules and…

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By Jose Berlanga

Every successful real estate investor starts somewhere, and it’s often with more questions than answers, more uncertainty than confidence. In my own journey, I discovered that the true game-changers are not flashy deals or quick wins, but the overlooked…

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By Jose Berlanga

Every real estate venture begins with the same indispensable ingredient: land. Long before walls are raised or businesses open their doors, the ground beneath it all is fixed, finite, and full of potential. Land is the foundation; it’s the permanent fixture on…

How do brokers and lenders locate hard money loans?

By Dan J. Harkey

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Loan officers and…

In many cases, the demolition crew has a job of dismantling economically, physically, and functionally obsolete buildings.

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By Robert P. Russo, CPA PC

An essential part of tax planning is keeping good records. Having an organized recordkeeping system makes it easier to file a tax return or understand a letter from the IRS. Here are some…

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Serious Risks and Liability for Real Estate Owners, Agents, and Lenders When Properties are Not Vetted Properly

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By Rick Tobin

How are so many asset prices (homes, commercial real estate, gold, stocks, etc.) today at or near all-time record highs, while the purchasing power of the dollar is at all-time record lows? Is the economy booming…

Sometimes Borrowers Have an Urgent Need to Get the Proceeds of a Loan to Solve an Urgent Problem

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Hello Investors;

For those who have attended our previous webinar and live events, thank you. Now, we would like to invite you and everyone who has yet to join us for our new exclusive webinar.

In this new session, we will learn from one of our favorite real estate investing couples, Dani Lynn and Flip…

Self-starters are purpose-driven, intrinsically motivated, action-oriented, and demand to get things done.

By Dan J. Harkey

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