240Gilpin County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Colorado/Gilpin-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-11-01T19:39:00-06:00This article is by Kimbrough (Ki) Gray who has worked with Austin real estate for over a decade. Foreclosure City has created the perfect storm in many major cities in the U.S. - the perfect storm for investors to find great real estate deals, that is. ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/11/1/Great-time-to-invest-in-real-estate.aspx2009-11-01T19:39:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/11/1/Great-time-to-invest-in-real-estate.aspxReal Estatereal estate investingrental propertiesChristine Van Tuyl and Margaret La Grange, an award-winning mother-daughter team with Prudential California Realty in Coronado , have compiled their latest list, the “Top Twelve Tips for Buying an Investment Property.” “Real estate investors ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/9/20/12-Tips-for-Buying-Investment-Properties.aspx2009-09-20T16:42:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/9/20/12-Tips-for-Buying-Investment-Properties.aspxIRA investinginvestorsreal estate investingThis article is by Todd Foust is the chief marketing executive for the FOUST Team at C21 Discovery; one of the top-selling real estate teams in Southern California . The recent downturn in the real estate market has caused many homeowners who were banking ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/8/16/Using-real-estate-to-fund-retirement.aspx2009-08-16T13:31:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/8/16/Using-real-estate-to-fund-retirement.aspxretirementreal estate investingretirement homesrental propertiesretirement planningThis article was written by the CMPS Institute www.CMPSInstitute.org Real estate investors and vacation home buyers represented 35-40% of all residential property purchases in the years before the market downturn. Yet, many of these same investors are ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/6/8/Bailout-strategies-for-real-estate-investors.aspx2009-06-08T10:31:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/6/8/Bailout-strategies-for-real-estate-investors.aspxIRA investinginvestorsreal estate investinginvestment numbersThis article is by Christine Karpinski is the author of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Buy, Manage, Furnish, Rent, Maintain and Advertise Your Vacation Rental Investment and Profit from Your Vacation Home Dream: ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/5/24/Consider-renting-your-retirement-property.aspx2009-05-24T15:22:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/5/24/Consider-renting-your-retirement-property.aspxretirementretirement homesrental propertiesretirement planningThis article is by Eric Tyson, MBA, one of the nation’s best-selling personal finance book authors and has penned five national bestsellers and by Robert S. Griswold, MSBA, is a successful real estate investor and hands-on property manager with a ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/5/10/10-Steps-to-Building-Wealth-by-Investing-in-Real-Estate-in-Any-Economy.aspx2009-05-10T15:06:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/5/10/10-Steps-to-Building-Wealth-by-Investing-in-Real-Estate-in-Any-Economy.aspxIRA investingreal estate investingThis article is by Jim Coleman who has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years. Coleman specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning, asset management and estate planning services. This isn’t the first time the country’s ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/5/3/Manage-your-finances-to-stay-ahead-in-uncertain-times.aspx2009-05-03T16:28:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/5/3/Manage-your-finances-to-stay-ahead-in-uncertain-times.aspxretirement401(k)retirement savingssavings accountscash flowretirement planningThis article is by Caleb Groos of findlaw.com Many states within the country, including Arizona and Florida have released figures showing continued decline in SBA backed lending to the state’s small businesses, despite recent government stimulus ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/4/26/5-tips-in-applying-for-an-SBA-loan.aspx2009-04-26T16:05:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/4/26/5-tips-in-applying-for-an-SBA-loan.aspxSBA loansThis article is by Christine Karpinski who is the author of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Buy, Manage, Furnish, Rent, Maintain and Advertise Your Vacation Rental Investment andProfit from Your Vacation Home ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/4/5/Reasons-to-buy-a-vacation-home-now.aspx2009-04-05T17:15:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/4/5/Reasons-to-buy-a-vacation-home-now.aspxvacation homesretirement homesrental propertiesThis article is by Christine Karpinski, director of Owner Community (www.OwnerCommunity.com ) for HomeAway.com and author of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner. As the saying goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words. Photos are arguably the single most ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/3/29/Creating-a-great-vacation-rental-ad.aspx2009-03-29T12:54:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/3/29/Creating-a-great-vacation-rental-ad.aspxvacation homesrental propertiesMarketing a Home to Sell in Today’s Market Marketing a home for sale in today's volatile climate has caused every home owner to rethink how they should go about selling their home. One can no longer sell a home that is filled with children's ...http://www.albrim.com/blogs/susie_norton/archive/2009/3/27/marketing-a-home-to-sell-in-today-s-market.aspx2009-03-27T10:53:00-06:00Susie Nortonhttp://www.albrim.com/blogs/susie_norton/archive/2009/3/27/marketing-a-home-to-sell-in-today-s-market.aspxThe Stimulus Plan was signed into law by President Obama today. It contains a new tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Essentially, first-time homebuyers within certain income limits who purchase a home in 2009 before December 1, 2009 will receive a tax ...http://www.albrim.com/blogs/susie_norton/archive/2009/2/18/important-first-time-homebuyers-8000-tax-credit-information.aspx2009-02-18T19:31:00-06:00Susie Nortonhttp://www.albrim.com/blogs/susie_norton/archive/2009/2/18/important-first-time-homebuyers-8000-tax-credit-information.aspxHomeVestors® of America, Inc., the company famous for its “We Buy Ugly Houses”® billboards and America’s #1 Home Buyer, has named the top 10 markets for real estate investing in the fourth quarter and 2008. The fourth quarter ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/1/25/Top-10-cities-for-real-estate-investing.aspx2009-01-25T15:26:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/1/25/Top-10-cities-for-real-estate-investing.aspxIRA investingreal estate investingfinding distressed propertiesThis article is by Rob Massey, Jr., CPM, founder of RentalHouses.com and a consultant for Rentals.com. Many rental-home owners think that a higher rent will always result in more rent dollars-not true. The cost of a long vacancy can far exceed the cost ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/1/11/Sometimes-less-rent-is-really-more.aspx2009-01-11T18:05:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/1/11/Sometimes-less-rent-is-really-more.aspxrental propertiesrental ratesThis article is by Alfred and Emily Glossbrenner who are experienced vacation-rental owners and the authors of How to Make Your Vacation Property Work for You!: The Quick & Easy Guide to Advertising, Renting, Managing, and Making Money from Your Second ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/1/3/4-ways-to-work-with-your-vacation-property-manager.aspx2009-01-03T16:08:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2009/1/3/4-ways-to-work-with-your-vacation-property-manager.aspxincome property managementvacation homesrental propertiesThis article is by Rob Massey, Jr., CPM, founder of RentalHouses.com and a consultant for Rentals.com . Most property managers today obtain credit reports and other background checks before approving an application for rent. Information of this nature ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/12/20/Taking-the-guesswork-out-of-resident-screening.aspx2008-12-20T15:45:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/12/20/Taking-the-guesswork-out-of-resident-screening.aspxincome property managementrental propertiesThis article is by Curtis Seltzer who is a land consultant who works with buyers and investors. He is author of How To Be a DIRT-SMART Buyer of Country Property at www.curtis-seltzer.com . He contributes to www.landthink.com . I’m sure there are ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/12/13/A-Real-Estate-IRA.aspx2008-12-13T15:08:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/12/13/A-Real-Estate-IRA.aspxIRA investingreal estate investingThis article is by Alfred and Emily Glossbrennerwho are experienced vacation-rental owners and the authors of How to Make Your Vacation Property Work for You! They also own and operate FullyBookedRentals ( www.fullybookedrentals.com ), a membership website ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/11/16/Change-your-investment-property-to-a-vacation-rental.aspx2008-11-16T14:09:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/11/16/Change-your-investment-property-to-a-vacation-rental.aspxreal estate investingvacation homesrental propertiesThis article is by Rob Massey, Jr., CPM, founder of RentalHouses.com and a consultant for Rentals.com In most parts of the country, it is customary to not provide lawn services when renting out a house on an annual basis. But what grounds services make ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/11/9/Include-lawn-service-with-your-rental.aspx2008-11-09T17:17:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/11/9/Include-lawn-service-with-your-rental.aspxincome property managementvacation homesrental propertiesTax Credit to 1 st Time Home Buyers To Help With Down Payment Last July, Congress initiated a new law called the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The intent of this law was to fix the multiple ills affecting the housing market, with the expectation ...http://www.albrim.com/blogs/susie_norton/archive/2008/11/2/tax-credit-to-1st-time-home-buyers.aspx2008-11-02T16:12:00-06:00Susie Nortonhttp://www.albrim.com/blogs/susie_norton/archive/2008/11/2/tax-credit-to-1st-time-home-buyers.aspxThe stock market is down, and if you’re like most people, your level of investing confidence has dropped as well. Yes, only those with nerves of steel feel good about playing the market right now. And if you’re not one of those hearty souls, ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/11/2/5-reasons-to-invest-in-vacation-rentals.aspx2008-11-02T13:18:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/11/2/5-reasons-to-invest-in-vacation-rentals.aspxreal estate investingvacation homesretirement homesFirst Time Home Buyer Tips Being a first time home buyer is intimidating and a big life experience. First time home buyers often don't know where to begin. We can help. From mortgages , to home searches in your best places to live and schools information ...http://www.albrim.com/blogs/susie_norton/archive/2008/10/31/first-time-home-buyer-tips.aspx2008-10-31T10:21:00-06:00Susie Nortonhttp://www.albrim.com/blogs/susie_norton/archive/2008/10/31/first-time-home-buyer-tips.aspxThis article is by John Checki, an independent investment advisor representative for Securities America Advisors Inc., who has been a part of the financial services industry for over 20 years, and expects, with good reason, to be around for another few ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/10/26/Investing-in-area-real-estate-in-a-down-market.aspx2008-10-26T14:58:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/10/26/Investing-in-area-real-estate-in-a-down-market.aspxIRA investingreal estate investingThis article is by Christine Karpinski who is the director of Owner Community for HomeAway.com (the online vacation home rental marketplace) and author of How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Buy, Manage, Furnish, ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/10/19/Your-second-home-annual-inspection.aspx2008-10-19T19:12:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/10/19/Your-second-home-annual-inspection.aspxhome inspectionsincome property managementvacation homesretirement homesThis article is by Christine Karpinski who is the author of “How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Buy, Manage, Furnish, Rent, Maintain and Advertise Your Vacation Rental Investment” (Kinney Pollack Press, ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/10/5/Audit-your-rental-property.aspx2008-10-05T16:39:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/10/5/Audit-your-rental-property.aspxFor Rent/Leaseincome property managementproperty inspectionrental propertiesThis article is by Jamin Bollen, COO and co-founder of www.rentalspacenetwork.com , an online service that allows people to create customized rental ads for their homes, condos/townhomes, apartments, vacation rentals or corporate housing units The downturn ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/9/15/Make-your-rental-business-a-success.aspx2008-09-15T09:48:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/9/15/Make-your-rental-business-a-success.aspxFor Rent/Leasevacation homesrental propertiesHere is part 1 of a 5 part series on short sales and foreclosures by Darryl Davis. One of the most sough-after speakers in real estate, Darryl Davis has been a Master Trainer and Advisor for the past 15 years. He has been named one of the Highest Rated ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/8/30/Understanding-Short-Sales.aspx2008-08-30T18:57:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/8/30/Understanding-Short-Sales.aspxfinding distressed propertiesforeclosureshort salesDebit cards are straightforward. You use them for purchases and money is deducted from your bank account. But when the debited account is your 401(k) retirement plan, critics angrily line up to take a swipe at that piece of plastic.It’s not hard ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/7/26/Beware-the-401_2800_k_2900_-debit-card.aspx2008-07-26T20:01:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/7/26/Beware-the-401_2800_k_2900_-debit-card.aspx401(k)debit cardThis article is by Jennifer D. Meacham, a business and personal finance columnist for The Oregonian and co-author of “IRA Wealth: Revolutionary IRA Strategies for Real Estate Investment” (Square One Publishers). This month, we answer one of ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/7/1/The-Self-Directed-IRA-Professional.aspx2008-07-01T11:13:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/7/1/The-Self-Directed-IRA-Professional.aspxIRA investinginvestorsreal estate investingThe following article is by Barbara Nichols who is a real estate broker and general contractor in Los Angeles. She has consulted as an expert witness in hundreds of real estate lawsuits. She has recently written “The No Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/6/22/Avoid-those-lawsuits.aspx2008-06-22T14:02:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/6/22/Avoid-those-lawsuits.aspxrental propertiesThi article is by Barbara Nichols who is a real estate broker and general contractor in Los Angeles. She has consulted as an expert witness in hundreds of real estate lawsuits. She has recently written “The No Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate Transactions” ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/6/15/Watch-out-for-mold-in-your-building.aspx2008-06-15T15:26:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/6/15/Watch-out-for-mold-in-your-building.aspxmoldmold inpectionHaving well-documented screening criteria that describes the process of arriving at an up or down decision on a rental application is critical for being objective and for defending oneself in a discrimination complaint. But, does your criteria allow for ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/6/2/Should-you-rent-to-foreclosure-victims.aspx2008-06-02T15:54:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/6/2/Should-you-rent-to-foreclosure-victims.aspxincome property managementrental properties”You can run from the risk and hide your head in the sand or you can face the next phase of the real estate market…and steer your destiny in the direction of success.” Those are the words of Craig Rozema , real estate investment specialist, ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/5/25/Don_2700_t-be-afraid-to-invest-now.aspx2008-05-25T15:36:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/5/25/Don_2700_t-be-afraid-to-invest-now.aspxfinding cheap homesfinding distressed propertiesforeclosure investingAny successful investor will tell you that the benefits of real estate investing are many: big profits, security and a historical track record of growth. The downsides, however, can be equally challenging. Investors who sell a real estate property face ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/5/18/Now-is-a-great-time-to-investigate-a-1031-exchange.aspx2008-05-18T14:23:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/5/18/Now-is-a-great-time-to-investigate-a-1031-exchange.aspx1031 exchangesTrulia.com released the results of a study conducted by Harris Interactive® showing that while more than half of all U.S. adults would consider purchasing a foreclosed home, over two-thirds also feel that there are several negative aspects of such ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/5/11/Successfully-purchasing-foreclosure-properties.aspx2008-05-11T15:26:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/5/11/Successfully-purchasing-foreclosure-properties.aspxreal estate investingforeclosure investingWhat challenges has life presented you with?http://www.rickandsabine.com/blogs/sabines/archive/2008/4/25/life-s-little-challenges.aspx2008-04-25T09:49:00-06:00Rick Cordova ~ Sabine Becker Team/Associate Brokershttp://www.rickandsabine.com/blogs/sabines/archive/2008/4/25/life-s-little-challenges.aspxPerseveranceRob Massey is the founder of RentalHouses.com and vice president of industry development for Rentals.com. In this article he outlines the most important things to do to a property to attract the best tenants. A common mistake made by novice landlords is ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/4/20/Attracting-good-tenants.aspx2008-04-20T13:30:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/4/20/Attracting-good-tenants.aspxincome property managementrental propertiesThe combined total of vacation- and investment-home sales declined with the overall market in 2007, but still accounted for 33% of all existing- and new-home sales, which is close to historic norms, according to the National Association of Realtors ®. ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/4/6/1_2F00_3-os-transactions-are-second-homes-or-investments.aspx2008-04-06T14:37:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/4/6/1_2F00_3-os-transactions-are-second-homes-or-investments.aspxIRA investinginvestors7 Tips for Great Relationships By Jeff Herring RISMEDIA, April 2, 2008-In real estate, as in most walks of life, relationships rule. Here are seven tips for highly successful, great relationships. 1. Commitment True commitment means much more than simply ...http://www.rickandsabine.com/blogs/marriageandrelationships/archive/2008/4/2/commitment-teamwork-communication-emotional-needs-conflict-forgiveness-vision.aspx2008-04-02T08:33:00-06:00Rick Cordova ~ Sabine Becker Team/Associate Brokershttp://www.rickandsabine.com/blogs/marriageandrelationships/archive/2008/4/2/commitment-teamwork-communication-emotional-needs-conflict-forgiveness-vision.aspxEric Bramlett is the Broker and co-owner of One Source Realty in Austin Texas. Here is his short course on becoming a landlord. When you decide to buy a piece of real estate in order to pursue a business as a landlord, you are making an exciting and potentially ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/3/30/Becoming-a-landlord.aspx2008-03-30T20:34:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/3/30/Becoming-a-landlord.aspxrental properties"I'm not moving from Couer d'Alene, Idaho, I love the hills, trees, rain, people and lakes. I've lived in the S.W. for over 40 years and now and welcome the change". We both agreed on this move and now things are different. But, in ...http://www.rickandsabine.com/blogs/marriageandrelationships/archive/2008/3/30/is-your-significant-other-happy-with-where-your-both-live.aspx2008-03-30T08:08:00-06:00Rick Cordova ~ Sabine Becker Team/Associate Brokershttp://www.rickandsabine.com/blogs/marriageandrelationships/archive/2008/3/30/is-your-significant-other-happy-with-where-your-both-live.aspxWhere to liveRob Massey is the founder of RentalHouses.com . Here are his tips for renting out a house: Renting out a house isn’t rocket science, but there are some basic rules that should be followed to increase your chances of success: 1. Properly prepare the ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/3/23/Tips-for-renting-out-a-house.aspx2008-03-23T19:34:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/3/23/Tips-for-renting-out-a-house.aspxincome property managementrental propertiesBuilder confidence in the rental apartment market sagged in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to the latest results of the Multifamily Rental Market Index (MRMI) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). “The housing market ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/3/16/Rental-units-affected-by-housing-downturn.aspx2008-03-16T19:22:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/3/16/Rental-units-affected-by-housing-downturn.aspxrental propertiesRenters, landlords and real estate investors gain more power by staying abreast of rental market facts and trends with the launch of a new free online service. Zilpy.com launched its free online services aiming to provide the most accurate data about the ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/2/24/New-rental-rate-web-site-is-launched.aspx2008-02-24T14:25:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/2/24/New-rental-rate-web-site-is-launched.aspxrental ratesYou've heard of social networking sites like MySpace and FaceBook...but have you heard of social lending sites? Over the past few years, several websites have sprung up that combine features of the omnipresent social networking sites, and commerce ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/2/17/Some-other-investment-options.aspx2008-02-17T15:04:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/2/17/Some-other-investment-options.aspxsocial lending2008 promises to be as good a time to invest in country real estate as any. Here are seven reasons why according to Curtis Seltzer, land consultant , and author of How To Be a DIRT-SMART Buyer of Country Property : 1. Panic pricing . Most economists are ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/2/10/Rural-property-can-be-a-great-investment.aspx2008-02-10T14:54:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/2/10/Rural-property-can-be-a-great-investment.aspxreal estate investingfinding distressed propertiesretirement planningIn the time it takes to count to ten, five new people will become victims of identity theft. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Justice Statistics, identity theft is now passing drug trafficking as the number one crime in the nation--with more ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/2/3/Put-a-_2200_freeze_2200_-on-identify-theft.aspx2008-02-03T14:40:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/2/3/Put-a-_2200_freeze_2200_-on-identify-theft.aspxidentity theftAs part of his Real Estate Investing 101 series, Eric Bramlett sets out his bottom line for rental real estate purchase. Purchasing real estate with the intent of turning it into an apartment or a house for rent can be an excellent financial decision. ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/1/27/Purchasing-rental-real-estate.aspx2008-01-27T14:07:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/1/27/Purchasing-rental-real-estate.aspxfinding cheap homesfinding distressed propertiesrental propertiesIf you wait until you're 45 years old to start investing for retirement, you'll need to save about $24,000 per year just to reach a reasonably comfortable retirement level? But if you start when you're 25, you can reach that same level by saving ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/1/20/The-sooner-you-start_2C00_-the-more-you_2700_ll-have.aspx2008-01-20T14:03:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/1/20/The-sooner-you-start_2C00_-the-more-you_2700_ll-have.aspxretirement savingsretirement planningNuWire Investor , an online financial news publication, recently released its rankings of the Top 10 Cash Flow Markets for 2008. Appreciation is often the most significant form of profit for real estate investors, but it is harder to determine and higher ...http://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/1/13/Top-10-Cash-flow-markets.aspx2008-01-13T13:46:00-06:00Mack and Andi Durbinhttp://www.investingyourira.com/blogs/mack_and_andi_durbin/archive/2008/1/13/Top-10-Cash-flow-markets.aspxcash flow