It’s the time of year when everyone is doing their best to figure out how to take advantage of tax breaks, or as a layman would say, how to save taxes. People opt for one of several tax-saving options, such as claiming interest and principal components on their home loan, life insurance premiums, medical expenses, etc. What most people don’t […]

Capital budgeting is a process of planning the expenses incurred on assets whose cash flow is expected to range beyond one year. In other words, it is defined as a process that requires planning to set budgets on projects that are expected to have long-term implications. It can be used for processes such as the purchase of new equipment or […]

There are many emotional factors related to real estate ownership. Does the historical profitability of real estate investments justify the confidence that so many investors have in them? Land ownership has been something that has taken deep root in the mind of man. Land is seen as the only investment that is solid and permanent. The American Dream has long […]

You’ve heard the adage: profit is made when you buy the property. Simple, but powerful. Unfortunately, investors often forget that lesson and end up paying too much for properties. If I’m going to rehab a property and commit funds to that project, it’s critical that I know the right price to pay (and then buy below that number). The formula […]

Solar cell roofs made from solar shingles or solar panels are increasingly being incorporated into the construction of new residential and commercial buildings. In many areas, people choose to replace their conventional roof with a solar roof when it comes time for maintenance. And most of these people would tell you that the long-term value, or the short-term increase in […]

Solid winter pool covers are by far the most common type sold today. They do a good job of protecting a pool during cold weather and retarding algae growth as the weather warms up before opening a pool. Unfortunately, incorrect installation destroys many covers long before they need to be replaced. Incorrect installation is often the reason. Here’s how to […]

Ranjan Bhattacharya is a full time real estate investor and developer. He has been in the property investment business since 1990. He has 17 years of extensive experience developing residential and commercial properties in London and is the author of best-selling books including ‘Build Your Property’ and ‘Home Study Courses’. “. Ranjan Bhattacharya is the founder of YourPropertyEmpire. With this […]

If your home is in foreclosure, or will soon be, this article is for you. Foreclosure has become a reality for many homeowners in Hawaii. When the bank does not receive your payment, you may choose to foreclose on the house and auction it off to try to minimize your losses. There are many reasons why a house can go […]

Given the rapid rise in home prices in recent years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay a real estate broker to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the range of four to seven percent. According to the 2004 National Association of Realtors® (NAR) […]

We inherited a series of owners who ignored sublease agreements because there was no owner/managing agent at the time they purchased. Even though they are now fully aware of the management/ownership structure, they continue to ignore our requests to obtain the permit retrospectively, leaving them in default of their lease. This includes a slum landlord with an anti-social, alcoholic tenant […]