Have you ever heard of the ‘Howey’ test? If you want to raise money from private investors to finance real estate investments, you need to know what the Howey test is and what it means for you. J. Howey was a Florida businessman who sold real estate contracts to finance the development of citrus groves he owned (a type of […]
Do I need an LLC for my rental property?
LLCs and real estate seem to go hand in hand these days. Anyone you talk to who dabbles in real estate investing understands the need for liability protection, but may not understand the proper way to protect yourself. Your insurance broker may have told you that an umbrella policy will work, but I have a different opinion. Using an entity […]
What you share will multiply – Part 2
I joined an international company whose corporate philosophy was to maintain a positive mental attitude. Any and all words ending in ‘t’ had to be removed from our vocabulary: words like ‘can’t, shouldn’t, wouldn’t allow, and couldn’t’ couldn’t be uttered at work. The only thing you couldn’t do was FAIL. Failure was NOT an option. Shortly after joining the organization, […]
Austin Architect A. D. Stenger
Arthur Dallas Stenger began building houses in the 1940s in Austin, primarily on Arthur Lane in the Barton Hills area, named after his father (the first Arthur Dallas Stenger), who was also an architect. Although Stenger attended the University of Texas School of Architecture after returning home from World War II, he never graduated. He earned his architecture license as […]
How to use your hard earned money to quickly reach your goals
So you have a few dollars to save, pay off debt, or invest for the future. What do you do with the money so that you can achieve your goals as quickly and easily as possible, and not waste time and money on poor decisions? Step One: Your Emergency Fund He has received an inheritance of $50,000. What do you […]
How to use rituals for better personal leadership
Every morning I get out of bed and make a pot of green tea. I listen to the birds when they wake up at dawn and watch the garden as the sun paints the sky. It is a delicious moment of serenity and promise for the next day. It is a brief and sacred moment that reminds me of the […]
Factors to consider when renting bouncy castles for your party
For you, the bouncy castle may not be useful or you may not find anything impressive in them, but for your children, the bouncy castle is one of the best things to play with in the whole world. It can be said that at present there is no chance that bouncy castles will lose their charm among children, on the […]
More Home Inspection Surprises
When inspecting houses, ordinary doors can give a surprise. Some doors lead to rooms, some doors lead to a dark void, and some doors are curiously closed. Sometimes you have all three. I was inspecting a large vacation home north of Cashiers, North Carolina, on a fast-flowing creek. It was full of rocks, twists and turns and waterfalls. The path […]
Build your dream home with a construction loan
With the current economic trend driving home prices down, many assume that buying a used home is worth every dollar they spend. Others turn to apartment loans, thinking it’s like killing two birds with one stone: owning your own home and earning some extra money through rental income. While these are all great strategies, some families choose to take out […]
Marketing Vs. Prices: Which is more important when selling your house?
One of the first questions homeowners will ask when we sit down to discuss selling their home is, how are you going to market my home? I am a former marketing executive so I know the power of marketing when it comes to real estate. A big part of my value proposition to my clients is my ability to maximize […]