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Jerry K. What factors do wealthy people use to choose investments?
3 May 2012 | 26 replies
Social responsibility of the investment (27%)Some of the commentary in the article about the survey;55% said it is more important for them to protect principal rather than grow investments (up from 44% last year) .Not surprisingly, as far as risk goes, those over age 65 take the least amount of risk and those under age 45 are willing to take the most risk.While social responsibility is lowest at 27% it is growing higher each year.One other interesting tidbit they included in the article was a list of factors that these high net worth people attributed to their obtaining and holding their wealth;96% say Hard Work - is the main contributor to achieving their wealth91% Education - is main contributor87% Smart Investing - is main contributor61% Risk TakingIn a show of growing confidence, they found 42% of these folks are willing to take "significant investment risk" on a portion of their investments this year.
Ken Latchers Real Estate Guru Speak - some thoughts
17 July 2015 | 35 replies
None have ever discussed their teaching SUCCESS rate - i.e. the percentage of their students who obtained the stated promise.
Devan McClish Little money
6 April 2013 | 14 replies
Basically, my partner and I cannot show proof of funds to a bank; therefore, obtaining a loan or mortgage would be near impossible.
Bill Rainsburger Landlord responsible to clean up water?
21 April 2013 | 12 replies
I would definitely obtain legal advice on any solution other than tenant moving his own belongings himself in a timely manner so I could repair my property.
Brian Watkins What to do first? Find Buyers or sellers?
25 January 2015 | 23 replies
I also asked the question of what is a good deal in the "The truth about Wholesaling" thread and located and obtained a mentor.
Lance H. A different kind of Property Manager
7 October 2013 | 10 replies
Hi Everyone,I recently obtained my Broker's license and I'm in process of writing a business plan to start a property management business.What I'm trying to determine is the best way to set myself apart from the competition.
Jay O. On Building Leverage for multiple properties while working on credit.
14 December 2013 | 2 replies
Maybe buy one cash, then use the asset to possibly obtain another investment loan to build some leverage.
Gil Hartman Custodians vs. Administrators vs. Facilitators?
11 February 2014 | 0 replies
They’re either a bank, credit union, or non-bank custodian approved by the IRS (usually a broker dealer who obtains IRA approval).
Jon G. LLC Financing Question - Personal Credit Maxed
25 April 2014 | 10 replies
I also own a condo with my wife - and between the two buildings I don't think I have much excess credit to obtain another loan.
Beau Walsh Wood burning fireplace
12 May 2014 | 9 replies
Some use it for a cozy fire ambience (manufactured logs or wood is easily obtained at the local market), some use it with a display of candles, some don't use it at all but still like the look.