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Last Updated (8/24/08)californiaeagle@cox.net
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Groups on Facebook
Gold Rush Real Estate Investors
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21300385276
Private Equity
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119020776267&ref=mf
Options to Avoid Foreclosure
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11243881401
Title Holding Trusts (Land Trusts)
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/group.php?gid=55944631458
Renters of New York City
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7859213541
Real Estate Entrepreneurs
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2209892814
The Investor Pages Network
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40801410196
Real Estate
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2204581382
Real Estate Investors
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2225563385
Real Estate 101
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2257333654
Young People In Real Estate
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2256957562
Real Estate Investing for Canadians
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18816789575
Invest In Brazil
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=76590347392
Australian Property Investors
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=36776394555
Books
-Equity Happens - Robert Helms & Russel Grey
-The Peebles Principles - R. Donald Peebles
-Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur - James A. Randel
-Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
-Cashflow Quadrant - Robert Kiyosaki
-Guide To Real Estate Investing - Robert Kiyosaki
-Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
-Dave Lindahl's Apartment House Riches Manual
-Dave Lindahl's Marketing Toolkit Manual
-Lonnie Scruggs's Deals on Wheels
-Steve Berges's The Complete Guide to Buying and -Selling Apartment Buildings
-Landlording & Property Mgmt - Mark B. Weiss (Best for buy and hold investors)
-Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Gary Keller
-What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to know about Cash Flow - Frank Gallinelli (Real Estate Finance - calculations needed before investing)
-The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller
-Investing in Real Estate by Andrew McLean & Gary W. Eldred. PHD
-Successful real estate investing by Robert Shemin
-A Fortune at Your Feet: A.D. Kessler
-The Insider's Guide to Real Estate Investing Loopholes by Diane Kennedy and Dolf De Roos
Facebook Applications
Housing Watch
http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=8692008252&ref=mf
Blogs
http://www.1031exchangeinstitute.org
http://www.tattooedgurus.com/
http://www.revnyou.com/
http://www.flipthiswholesaler.blogspot.com
http://bloghomedenver.com
http://morpheusproperty.blogspot.com
http://home-loan-rate.blogspot.com
http://www.futureofrealestatemarketing.com/
http://www.800sellnow.biz/blog/
http://www.o-grady.com/property/
http://commercialmortgagehotline.blogspot.com
Social Sites (web 2.0)
http://www.wannanetwork.com
http://investclubusa.com
https://www.blackwidownetwork.com
http://www.biggerpockets.com
http://www.propertyqube.com
http://www.activerain.com/
http://www.propertydoctors.com
http://www.wannanetwork.com
http://www.zolve.com
http://www.fastpitchnetworking.com
www.ourbania.com (Foreign)
Renting
http://www.nyrentclub.com (in NY)
http://www.bad-tenant.org
http://www.rentometer.com
Info Overload
http://www.myhousedeals.com/
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/
http://www.remonline.com/remonline/home.aspx
http://www.flippinghomes.com/
http://www.richdad.com
http://www.2ndchance4solutions.com
http://www.propertyshark.com/mason/
http://www.investingincashflow.com
http://www.creonline.com (also has social aspects)
http://www.reiclub.com
http://ny.therealdeal.com (in NY)
http://www.homes4uintampa.com (Tampa FL)
http://www.investmentriches.com
http://www.preforeclosurefsbo.com
http://www.randrfinance.com
http://www.investorsrolodex.org
http://www.foreclosure.com
http://www.risccon.com
http://www.rei-tv.com/
Online Groups
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/GoldRushRealEstateInvestors/
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/LearnCREI
http://www.myreinspace.com/
http://www.icsc.org
http://www.DFWRein.com (for those in the Dallas area)
http://www.aireo.com (again - Texas)
http://www.northwestreia.com (for those in Pacific Northwest)
http://www.canreig.com (Canada)
RE Clubs
http://www.wreaa.org (Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association)
http://www.yrep.org (Chicago)
http://www.ideal4investors.com/onlinepropertytours.html (National)
http://www.triacapital.com/
http://www.mareinet.com (Mid- America)
Foreign RE
http://www.preigcanada.com/
http://www.myspacepropertieskenya.com/
http://www.immoscout24.com
http://www.immowelt.de
http://www.indianground.com/investments.aspx
http://www.realtyplusmag.com/
http://www.indianrealtynews.com/
http://www.nrirealtynews.com/
http://www.indianrealestateforum.com/
http://www.inrnews.com/
http://www.emeraldforestproperties.com (costa rica)
http://www.albertareic.com (canada)
http://www.gip4u.net (Egypt)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7157600582 (accompany site)
http://www.panamainfo.com/en/real-estate (panama RE)
http://www.buyandrentrealestate.com (panama)
http://www.panamarealtor.com/ (Panama)
Demographic Specific
http://urbantoronto.ca
http://www.cireia.org/
http://www.indyprop.com/
http://www.nyccashflow.com
http://www.edurealty.com (College Towns + Universities)
http://www.tuckeroneproperties.com (Kansas)
http://www.rehabahouse.com (San Francisco)
http://verticalrealestatelogistics.com (Development)
Products
http://www.proapod.com
http://www.vowcher.com
http://www.getpropertize.com
http://www.ezlandlordforms.com
http://www.1800sellnow.com
http://www.stikkit.com/
http://www.firstratecreditservices.com (BEST & GUARANTEED credit repair services)
http://www.wolfffinancial.com/ (financing)
(All Resources Below Provided by Irina Chmeleva) (She went above and beyond the call of duty when I asked for resources initially so I wanted to recognize her for her efforts)
Magazines
Crains - http://www.crainsny.com
New York Real Estate Journal - http://www.rejournal.com
Mann Report - http://www.mannpublications.com
Institutional Investor - http://www.institutionalinvestor.com
Hotel Business Journal - http://www.hotelbusiness.com
Multi-Housing News - http://www.multi-housingnews.com
Globe Street - http://www.globest.com
Urban Land - http://www.uli.org
Real Estate Weekly - http://www.rew-online.com
Commercial Property News - http://www.cpnonline.com
National Real Estate Investor - http://www.nreionline.com
Shopping Center Business - http://www.shoppingcenterbusiness.com
Real Estate Forum - http://www.reforum.com
Real Estate New York - http://www.renymag.com
Multifamily Executive - http://www.multifamilyexecutive.com
Apartment Finance Today - http://www.housingfinance.com
Commercial Investment Real Estate - http://www.ciremagazine.com
Area Development Online - http://www.areadevelopment.com
Newsletters and Small Publications
Dealmakers - http://www.property.com
Commercial Mortgage Alert - http://www.cmalert.com
Real Estate Alert - http://www.realert.com
Commercial Mortgage Insight - http://www.cmi-online.com
Crittenden - http://www.crittendenonline.com
Real Estate Finance & Investment http://www.iirealestate.com
Institutional Real Estate, Inc. - http://www.irei.com
SNL Financial - http://www.snl.com/real_estate
ALQ/Real Estate Intelligence Report - http://www.reintel.com
Other Real Estate Groups
Real Estate Lenders Association - http://www.rela.org
Mortgage Bankers Association - http://www.mbaa.org
Mortgage Bankers Association of New York - http://www.mbany.org
Young Mortgage Bankers Association - http://www.ymba.net
Real Estate Industry Party - http://industryparty.themolecule.net
Nat'l Assn of Industrial and Office Properties http://www.naiop.org
Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York - http://www.abogny.com
International Facility Management Organization of Greater New York - http://www.ifmagny.org
Institute of Real Estate Management of Greater New York- http://www.iremnyc.org
Information Management Network - http://www.imn.org
Certified Commercial Investment Member - http://www.ccim.com
Building Owners and Managers Association - http://www.boma.org
International Council of Shopping Centers - http://www.icsc.org
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties - http://www.naiop.org
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts - http://www.nareit.com
Real Estate Board of New York - http://www.rebny.com
Young Real Estate Professionals of New York - http://www.yrepny.com
Young Relocation Professionals Network - http://www.yrpn.com
New York Commercial Real Estate Women Network - http://www.nycrew.org (women)
Association of Real Estate Women-http://www.arew.org (women)
International Councel of Shopping centers: http://www.icsc.com
Networking groups (non-real estate specific)
http://www.ryze.com (online)
http://www.linkedin.com (online)
http://www.ecademy.com (online)
http://www.orkut.com (online)
http://www.bnaibrith.org - (jewish)
http://www.aipac.org - (jewish)
http://www.uja.org - (jewish)
http://www.j2jnetwork.com - (jewish)
http://www.fwa.org (women)
http://www.nafe.com (women)
http://www.nawbo.org (women)
http://www.newonline.info (women)
http://www.pweny.org (women)
http://www.wenonline.org (women)
http://www.downtownwomensclub.com
(women)
http://www.nyen.org
http://www.gothamnetworking.com
http://www.yeony.org
http://www.aba-ny.com/
http://www.bizbuildingstrategies.com
http://www.bni.com
http://www.breakfastnetwork.com
http://www.manhattancc.org
http://www.netparty.com
http://www.brooklynchamber.com
http://www.careerchangenetwork.com
http://www.letip.com
http://www.fastcompany.com/cof
http://www.mngonline.com
http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com
http://www.nybrt.com
http://www.contactadvocate.com
http://www.nakedmeetings.com
http://www.biba4network.com
http://www.bernardoslist.com
http://www.bdionline.com
http://www.corenetglobal.org
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Investing 101: Types Of Investments
http://www.investopedia.com/university/beginner/beginner5.asp
We've already mentioned that there are many ways to invest your money. Of course, to decide which investment vehicles are suitable for you, you need to know their characteristics and why they may be suitable for a particular investing objective.
Bonds
Grouped under the general category called fixed-income securities, the term bond is commonly used to refer to any securities that are founded on debt. When you purchase a bond, you are lending out your money to a company or government. In return, they agree to give you interest on your money and eventually pay you back the amount you lent out.
The main attraction of bonds is their relative safety. If you are buying bonds from a stable government, your investment is virtually guaranteed, or risk-free. The safety and stability, however, come at a cost. Because there is little risk, there is little potential return. As a result, the rate of return on bonds is generally lower than other securities. (The Bond Basics tutorial will give you more insight into these securities.)
Stocks
When you purchase stocks, or equities, as your advisor might put it, you become a part owner of the business. This entitles you to vote at the shareholders' meeting and allows you to receive any profits that the company allocates to its owners. These profits are referred to as dividends.
While bonds provide a steady stream of income, stocks are volatile. That is, they fluctuate in value on a daily basis. When you buy a stock, you aren't guaranteed anything. Many stocks don't even pay dividends, in which case, the only way that you can make money is if the stock increases in value - which might not happen.
Compared to bonds, stocks provide relatively high potential returns. Of course, there is a price for this potential: you must assume the risk of losing some or all of your investment. (For additional reading, see Stock Basics tutorial and Guide to Stock Picking Strategies.)
Mutual Funds
A mutual fund is a collection of stocks and bonds. When you buy a mutual fund, you are pooling your money with a number of other investors, which enables you (as part of a group) to pay a professional manager to select specific securities for you. Mutual funds are all set up with a specific strategy in mind, and their distinct focus can be nearly anything: large stocks, small stocks, bonds from governments, bonds from companies, stocks and bonds, stocks in certain industries, stocks in certain countries, etc.
The primary advantage of a mutual fund is that you can invest your money without the time or the experience that are often needed to choose a sound investment. Theoretically, you should get a better return by giving your money to a professional than you would if you were to choose investments yourself. In reality, there are some aspects about mutual funds that you should be aware of before choosing them, but we won't discuss them here. (You can, check out the details in the Mutual Fund Basics tutorial.)
Alternative Investments: Options, Futures, FOREX, Gold, Real Estate, Etc.
So, you now know about the two basic securities: equity and debt, better known as stocks and bonds. While many (if not most) investments fall into one of these two categories, there are numerous alternative vehicles, which represent the most complicated types of securities and investing strategies.
The good news is that you probably don't need to worry about alternative investments at the start of your investing career. They are generally high-risk/high-reward securities that are much more speculative than plain old stocks and bonds. Yes, there is the opportunity for big profits, but they require some specialized knowledge. So if you don't know what you are doing, you could get yourself into a lot of trouble. Experts and professionals generally agree that new investors should focus on building a financial foundation before speculating.
We've already mentioned that there are many ways to invest your money. Of course, to decide which investment vehicles are suitable for you, you need to know their characteristics and why they may be suitable for a particular investing objective.
Bonds
Grouped under the general category called fixed-income securities, the term bond is commonly used to refer to any securities that are founded on debt. When you purchase a bond, you are lending out your money to a company or government. In return, they agree to give you interest on your money and eventually pay you back the amount you lent out.
The main attraction of bonds is their relative safety. If you are buying bonds from a stable government, your investment is virtually guaranteed, or risk-free. The safety and stability, however, come at a cost. Because there is little risk, there is little potential return. As a result, the rate of return on bonds is generally lower than other securities. (The Bond Basics tutorial will give you more insight into these securities.)
Stocks
When you purchase stocks, or equities, as your advisor might put it, you become a part owner of the business. This entitles you to vote at the shareholders' meeting and allows you to receive any profits that the company allocates to its owners. These profits are referred to as dividends.
While bonds provide a steady stream of income, stocks are volatile. That is, they fluctuate in value on a daily basis. When you buy a stock, you aren't guaranteed anything. Many stocks don't even pay dividends, in which case, the only way that you can make money is if the stock increases in value - which might not happen.
Compared to bonds, stocks provide relatively high potential returns. Of course, there is a price for this potential: you must assume the risk of losing some or all of your investment. (For additional reading, see Stock Basics tutorial and Guide to Stock Picking Strategies.)
Mutual Funds
A mutual fund is a collection of stocks and bonds. When you buy a mutual fund, you are pooling your money with a number of other investors, which enables you (as part of a group) to pay a professional manager to select specific securities for you. Mutual funds are all set up with a specific strategy in mind, and their distinct focus can be nearly anything: large stocks, small stocks, bonds from governments, bonds from companies, stocks and bonds, stocks in certain industries, stocks in certain countries, etc.
The primary advantage of a mutual fund is that you can invest your money without the time or the experience that are often needed to choose a sound investment. Theoretically, you should get a better return by giving your money to a professional than you would if you were to choose investments yourself. In reality, there are some aspects about mutual funds that you should be aware of before choosing them, but we won't discuss them here. (You can, check out the details in the Mutual Fund Basics tutorial.)
Alternative Investments: Options, Futures, FOREX, Gold, Real Estate, Etc.
So, you now know about the two basic securities: equity and debt, better known as stocks and bonds. While many (if not most) investments fall into one of these two categories, there are numerous alternative vehicles, which represent the most complicated types of securities and investing strategies.
The good news is that you probably don't need to worry about alternative investments at the start of your investing career. They are generally high-risk/high-reward securities that are much more speculative than plain old stocks and bonds. Yes, there is the opportunity for big profits, but they require some specialized knowledge. So if you don't know what you are doing, you could get yourself into a lot of trouble. Experts and professionals generally agree that new investors should focus on building a financial foundation before speculating.
CHAPTER 5 OF BUSINESS INTRO HELPFUL TIPS PART 2
Advantages and Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship
Advantage of Sole Proprietorship
1.Ease of start and ending the business.
2.Being your own boss.
3.Pride of ownership.
4.Leaving a legacy.
5.Retention of company profit.(the pleasure of earning as much as possible.)
6.No special taxes.(Taxed only on the profit.)
Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship
1.Unlimited liability-the risk of personal losses.(Your business,your debts if damage occurred by the business.Including the personal items to cover the business debt, such as taking your house,car,etc.)
2.Limited financial resources.(Limited to raising funds)
3.Management difficulties.(Someone must keep inventory records,accounting records,tax records, and so forth.)
4.Overwhelming time commitment.(the owner must often spend long hours working.)
5.Few fringe benefits.(No health and disability insurance,no sick leave or vacation pay.)
6.Limited growth.(all creativity and know-how,funding is on you.)
7.Limited life pan.
Advantage of Sole Proprietorship
1.Ease of start and ending the business.
2.Being your own boss.
3.Pride of ownership.
4.Leaving a legacy.
5.Retention of company profit.(the pleasure of earning as much as possible.)
6.No special taxes.(Taxed only on the profit.)
Disadvantages of Sole Proprietorship
1.Unlimited liability-the risk of personal losses.(Your business,your debts if damage occurred by the business.Including the personal items to cover the business debt, such as taking your house,car,etc.)
2.Limited financial resources.(Limited to raising funds)
3.Management difficulties.(Someone must keep inventory records,accounting records,tax records, and so forth.)
4.Overwhelming time commitment.(the owner must often spend long hours working.)
5.Few fringe benefits.(No health and disability insurance,no sick leave or vacation pay.)
6.Limited growth.(all creativity and know-how,funding is on you.)
7.Limited life pan.
CHAPTER 5 OF BUSINESS INTRO HELPFUL TIPS
CHOOSING A FORM OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
1.Sole Proprietorship- A business that is owned, and usually managed, by one person.
2.Partnership- A legal form of business with two or more owners.
3.Corporation- A legal entity with authority to act and have liability separate from it's owners.
ENTITY- 1 a : being, existence; especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence b : the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes
2 : something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality
3 : an organization (as a business or governmental unit) that has an identity separate from those of its members
Type of ownership Most popular sales
Sole Proprietorship 72% 6%
Partnership 8% 13%
Corporation 20% 81%
1.Sole Proprietorship- A business that is owned, and usually managed, by one person.
2.Partnership- A legal form of business with two or more owners.
3.Corporation- A legal entity with authority to act and have liability separate from it's owners.
ENTITY- 1 a : being, existence; especially : independent, separate, or self-contained existence b : the existence of a thing as contrasted with its attributes
2 : something that has separate and distinct existence and objective or conceptual reality
3 : an organization (as a business or governmental unit) that has an identity separate from those of its members
Type of ownership Most popular sales
Sole Proprietorship 72% 6%
Partnership 8% 13%
Corporation 20% 81%
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Experts help the little Guys (NOVICES)
I am in business intro as well as business math so far, to teach myself some skills since I can't find a mentor.It's hard to find a mentor who has your best interest at heart and whom will do it for free. I will be putting info up here that I find in my books as well as the internet, but most of it I won't know what it is for or how to use it to my advantage.That is where all of you come in. please give us novices some guidance/expertise in what should one do if wanting to know about business,investments,international exposure,gain capital,and the skills to do it all.
Find That Money
https://www.findthatmoney.com/index.php?file=aboutus
Find That Money is an online investment networking community where Funding Seekers, Investors and Lenders can meet.
Funding Seekers can pitch their funding request or idea's to Investors instantly connecting with the required capital needed to get their project funded.
Whether you need a small business loan or millions of dollars for expansion funding or simply a line of credit for real estate / construction, music / film projects, oil and gas and so forth you can find thousands of lenders, investors or partners right here at Find That Money.
What kind of Investors are on Find That Money?
* Loan Brokers (personal or business)
* Banks
* Private / personal investors
* Hard Money Investors (if you have poor or less than perfect credit)
* Real Estate & development Investors (personal and commercial)
* Venture Capitalists
* Music, TV, Film & Entertainment Investors
* and more!
No matter what type of funding you are looking for we have thousands of investors right now looking for projects just like yours!
Find That Money is an online investment networking community where Funding Seekers, Investors and Lenders can meet.
Funding Seekers can pitch their funding request or idea's to Investors instantly connecting with the required capital needed to get their project funded.
Whether you need a small business loan or millions of dollars for expansion funding or simply a line of credit for real estate / construction, music / film projects, oil and gas and so forth you can find thousands of lenders, investors or partners right here at Find That Money.
What kind of Investors are on Find That Money?
* Loan Brokers (personal or business)
* Banks
* Private / personal investors
* Hard Money Investors (if you have poor or less than perfect credit)
* Real Estate & development Investors (personal and commercial)
* Venture Capitalists
* Music, TV, Film & Entertainment Investors
* and more!
No matter what type of funding you are looking for we have thousands of investors right now looking for projects just like yours!
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