Real estate as an asset class does not provide exceptional, life-changing returns on its own. For many, the 3-8% return is simply not enough to justify the investment. Given real […]
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Operating a Home-based Business
For many entrepreneurs, a home-based business is a necessity as the costs are simply too high to rent a separate office or area. Many small business owners find that working […]
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The Benefits of Depreciation for Real Estate Investors
Real estate investors frequently cite depreciation as one of the major benefits of owning investment real estate. However, if you’re unfamiliar with real estate investing or accounting, you may have […]
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Force Majeure in Contracts
Force majeure is a legal term that many are familiar with, but few understand. In law, force majeure is often claimed as an excuse for breaching a contract following severe […]
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Partnership Agreement Basics
Partnerships are a common business structure in the US because they do not require a formal agreement; rather, partnerships begin when two or more persons engage in a business enterprise […]
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Understanding Title Insurance
If you own real estate and have a mortgage, you have undoubtedly been exposed to title insurance. Even if you have never purchased real estate, you have likely heard of […]
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Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages have gained and waned in popularity over the years. While you may not understand how reverse mortgages work, you may remember the many celebrities who have been featured […]
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What’s the Difference Between a Condo and a Co-op?
Condominiums and co-operatives (commonly referred to as condos and co-ops) are becoming an increasingly more important source of housing for Americans. Demographic trends are seeing more individuals favoring location and […]
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Understanding Tenancies and Tenants’ Rights
Acquiring residential real estate in the form of single-family and multi-family properties is a common method to build wealth and generate a strong and consistent cashflow. As a residential real […]
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Understanding the Difference Between Condos, Co-ops and HOAs in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut
While condos and homeowners’ associations (“HOA”) are quite common, co-operatives are less common and often misunderstood. Many readers may be asking themselves how these three are different. While all three […]
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