Get into more doors with better door-to-door opening lines
Most of us have been taught an opening for door-to-door sales that is guaranteed to fail. I don’t know who came up with this method, but it doesn’t work and closes a lot of doors that might be hot and open. The classic opening to avoid goes something like this: “Good morning. I’m Carl Davidson […]
How to avoid being scammed by a general contractor
As an executive in the construction industry, I have witnessed some shady deals and seen contractors try to rip off clients. I find this offensive on so many different levels. There is no reason to be dishonest, it always comes back to bite you where the meat is tender, hurts others, ruins one’s reputation, and […]
Your journey from unemployed to self-employed
Internet marketing may be the new American Dream, instead of ‘Get a good education, get a good job with a good retirement plan, retire’. Then spend your golden years wishing you were young and energetic enough to enjoy the things he couldn’t do in his youth. With internet marketing you can get a good education […]
We are moving to Holmes Chapel in Cheshire!
Thinking of moving to Cheshire? Take a look at the village of Holmes Chapel which is a nice area within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham. Holmes Chapel is a village in Cheshire. It’s quite small, the last census put the population at less than 6,000, and it retains an “old-fashioned” feeling (and I […]
Proactive Recession Responses: 7 Creative Ways to Make Extra Money With Real Estate
Introduction Money can get a little tighter during a recession. We know that the prices of almost all products are going up while our bets remain the same. Better tighten your belt. It can get much worse We are tempted to crawl under the covers, put our thumb in our mouth and not come out. […]
HUD Requirements for Manufactured Home Foundations
Are you looking to purchase a manufactured “mobile” home and finance it with an FHA loan? Looking to refinance your current loan with an FHA loan? If so, then your home’s foundation will need to be reviewed by a licensed structural engineer to ensure it meets HUD requirements as dictated by HUD Manual 4930.3 titled […]
Learn how to avoid foreclosure by understanding the short sale process!
Introduction: Quick Sale is a type of real estate, where you may owe more than the estimate on your property. Lending institutes, for example, big banks or other money-related institutions, will let you execute a short sale, so you can avoid experiencing foreclosure problems and hurting your credit rating in the long run. You can […]
BANNED: Six Homeowners Insurance Settlement Killers Florida Homeowners Should Watch Out For
As it becomes more difficult to obtain affordable home insurance in Florida, it is extremely important for homeowners and prospective homeowners to be fully informed before purchasing a new home or seeking new homeowners insurance. If one of these SIX conditions exists on the home, “BUYER BEWARE” as insurance may be difficult and potentially impossible […]
Fix it and Flip it – How I Lost Money on Real Estate
I have met many people who have lost money when they sold their homes. In fact, I am one of those people, and it has happened to me more than once. There are a number of factors that can cause a financial loss when you sell your home, including needing to sell at the wrong […]
Platform: Stand Out in a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt – Book Review
Title and author: Platform: Make a statement in a noisy world by Michael Hyatt Content Synopsis: The secondary title of this book is “A Step-by-Step Guide for Anyone Who Has Something to Say or Sell” and it is a very succinct summary of the book. Hyatt was in the book publishing business and has been […]