Real Estate Investing During Poor Economic Times

By Doc Schmyz

First let's establish a few ground rules for this article.

1) The market has had a down turn before and people still made money.

2) Not every deal will fall into a cookie cutter format.

3) Not every tactic or idea works in the same in every part of the country. ALWAYS check local laws pertaining to real estate transactions.

Ok..now that we understand the rules...lets move forward.

So the market has taken a big drop this doesn't mean that you, as a real estate investor/professional, are out of luck. It only means you need to add new tricks and tools to your tool box. (Be warned I use "tool box" a lot.)

Marketing/locating property

Besides the normal channels of real estate agents and brokers (still the best way to find good investments in my opinion) you have a vast amount or resources at your fingertip with the Internet.

You can join website communities for investors, follow blogs, get in on group discussion etc. You can even start your own website for investors and network. All of these things can lead to new and interesting deals.

Several of my investments have come to me via a web community of some sort. I also have gotten countless tips from other investors on investments and financing issues. Do not over look the value of belonging to an "investor community website."

I honestly feel that in the upcoming years the majority of investing will shift to being web related. Not just in finding investment projects but in doing the research for them as well as the funding process and the majority of the marketing/exit strategy as well.

Finance

Right now we are hearing everyday about how the current market and credit crunch is making getting loans harder for everyone. This is currently a fact. No way around it. The loan process has changed. So what options are left?? The answer is several.

Owner financing. Lease options. Assumable loans.

The above mentioned may well become the big trends in the next couple of years. I am waiting to see how the lenders change the loan guidelines in the next few months to "re introduce" the assumable loan. We are already seeing a HUGE trend in short sales. ( 10 years ago short sales were a lot harder to find, now it seems like every other distressed listing is a short sale in some cities.)

Do not let the current market conditions scare you in to sitting this investment period out. To the contrary use it to inspire you. Take the time to do the research on finance options look into building a LLC perhaps. Find out about buying real estate with your IRA. Etc, etc.

Buy books. Read investment strategies of the big names in investing. Use the time to educate yourself and above all be creative.

Don't let panic drive you off with everyone else. - 23159

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Doc Schmyz has worked with investors all over the US. He built a free free website shares Real estate investing information for all over the US. Find Real estate investing information by state

Costa Rica Property Investment

By Randy Berg

Property Investment in Costa Rica is a booming sector. Costa Rica welcomes people from countries all around the world to come here. The country of Costa Rica nestled in the Central American region was discovered by Christopher Columbus in the 1500s. This country comprises of a group of islands and was aptly named Costa Rica by its discoverer because of its extensive and rich coastline. Costa Rica is a Spanish name which when translates to English means "rich coast".

Costa Rica is a country much beyond just intoxicatedly lovely beaches, the luscious, green and breathtaking landscape and the majestically enthralling mountains. The beauty of Costa Rica lies in the people who inhabit this beautifully rich country. The people of Costa Rica, generally referred to as "ticos", are warm and friendly by nature. They are also very welcoming and helpful.

Property investment in Costa Rica is on the rise today also because of the various types of property that a person can invest in. Starting with a lovely beach home to a luxurious hotel, there are a number of options for the investor to choose from. Each of these properties is sure to rake in profits in a short period of time due to the increasing exposure to Costa Rica.

Some of the most famous places in Costa Rica where you can invest in property are Puerto Viejo, Punta Uva in the Caribbean side, Heredia and Alejuela which are central provinces, and Escazu and Santa Ana in the capital city of Costa Rica, San Jose. There are many mountain properties, commercial establishments, beach properties and some upscale residential homes on offer for investment in these areas.

Costa Rica is one of the oldest and strongest democracies in the Central American region. This country is also considered to be the safest among the Central American countries. Costa Rica is making positive changes in order to lure investors to invest in property here. The infrastructure is developing rapidly and now Costa Rica has good roads, good Internet connectivity, good air travel facilities, banks, schools and universities. The economic policies are also liberal which makes it convenient for the investor to purchase property here.

Property investment in Costa Rica is a great thought; however, certain precautionary measures have to be borne in mind in order to avoid getting the raw side of the deal. The most important aspect is to understand and accept the fact that the Costa Rican real estate is a two tiered market. The Costa Ricans quote different prices for the same property to the "ticos" (natives) and the "gringos" (foreigners). Most of the ticos have an assumption that the gringos are all very rich people and hence they tend to quote a price nearly twice the price quoted to a tico. Hence, you need to negotiate well with the ticos to ensure you get a good price for the property.

For many people who go there, the social culture of Costa Rica will come as a rude shock, especially to the Americans. Costa Ricans do not value time as much as Americans. So, expecting people to be punctual and efficient in their work is like asking too much. The people in Costa Rica are very laid back and casual in their approach to various tasks.

Costa Rica property investment is lucrative; however, the person who needs to invest in property in this country must be well versed with the local laws of this country. This is needed to ensure that you can get the property completely registered against your name and get 100% ownership rights. - 23159

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Investments and Jobs in Emerging Markets

By Michael Swanson

The sun is the only source of heat that will never die out, or be out of stock. The sun's power can be harnessed and turned into a heating method for homes and businesses. The transition from electric company power to solar power is a long drawn out process, because people are indecisive. Everyone loves to talk about doing it; meanwhile nothing is getting done to support the emerging markets of the sales and the creation of solar energy products.

The actual equipment for harnessing renewable energy and using it, really is not that expensive, and should not be. The dealers of this equipment need to keep the prices low, to gain business. This emerging market which is about to skyrocket, is probably the most important. With traditional energy sources at an all time low, people need to stick together on this and break it into the open. After all, god gave us this world to do with it what we wish. Look at what we have done to it.

First off, the wind mills use wind to generate electricity. The wind is wild and intense in most areas right now. This wild and intense source of energy, if used right now to provide electricity could possibly mend some of the damage in the ozone. However, while a market is just emerging, people or investors sit back and watch Wall Street until they decide to invest.

This emerging market depends on popularity. Just like any other market, when a person sees that it is working and they are receiving money from the electric company, it will happen. However, there has to be people willing to step up to the plate and try it. Once the popularity of these solar products begins to soar, there will be a mad dash to get in on this emerging market. Then there will be things built in a hurry with less preparation and detail. In this market details and tweaks to make the system better are imperative.

Selling information online is becoming an emerging market, because there is no commute to and from work. There is no fuel costs spent, and therefore the fuel supply will be reserved. This is one big circle if a person looks at why things happen in a hypothetical scientific way. Most people have worked at an occupation for twenty years or more, are not apt to roll with these modern changes easily which is completely expected. However, these changes are happening regardless of who wants them to happen.

Invest in a do it yourself solar power kit, even if it is an experiment on powering a shed or outbuilding. Do the experiment, see that it works, and invest in it. This emerging market will go like wild fire if there are enough people creating the sparks. - 23159

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The author is the writes an investment newsletter at WallStreetWindow.com

Stocks and Following Rules

By Owen Jones

Let's face it, a lot of investors on the stock exchange hardly know anything about it and so they can't be investing wisely. Being a smart and successful investor takes time and research. To be successful on the stock market, you must learn strategies that fulfil yourneeds. In order to gain success, you have to think about other people. In this article, you will learn more about share trading and fundamental analysis.

There are a lot of investors in the stock exchange. In the normal world, needs are met by inter-depending on one another, but when it comes to stock investing, you have to act independently. You're on your own, just like on a battlefield. You can't control or manipulate the stock market. In a normal environment, like your home, you need to have control (to some extent), so that you can fulfil your requirements. If you want to attain the same success in stock market trading, you would have to be able to control the market to some degree, but this is impossible for a solitary trader.

Even if you could control your social environment, the techniques you'd have learned could not be applied to the stock market. The only way to effectively manipulate and control the stock market to some degree is if you are a very large trader, like a pension fund manager. So, one way to be successful in stock trading is to control your own behaviour and the market information you have to deal with. Since it is impossible for an individual to control the stock market, you need to start by controlling or manipulating yourself.

All the information you have acquired, has to be viewed seriously and you need to be sure that you behave accordingly, thereby promoting your best interests. You must learn to create rules regarding how to trade wisely and you must follow such rules to the letter. Most stock traders find it very difficult to follow rules but in order to be successful, you have to follow a set of stock trading rules.

Perhaps it's natural to people to resist rules, but if you want to be accepted by society, you need to follow it's rules. If you're one of those individuals, who is attracted to market trading, you will enjoy unlimited freedom when it comes to choosing the stocks you buy or sell.

In stock market trading, you need to make many decisions and so you will need to follow some rules and be aware of the boundaries. Do you know any successful stock market traders? The most successful traders are consistent, organized, and follow definite guidelines in order to generate more profits. Once you're able to follow a set of rules, you will definitely increase your chance of success. People who resist rules all their lives will probably find it hard to follow trading guidelines. These are the ones those who usually fail and lose huge sums of money in stock market trading.

Just take your time and learn more about stock trading. If you're a novice, you should learn the basics of stock market trading. Find out more information about trading strategies, in order to buy or sell stocks and make decent profits. If other people can achieve success in stocks trading, so can you. Therefore, start making your investments now; find a good broker and teach yourself how to follow strict trading rules too. - 23159

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What You Must Do to Get Started Trading Today

By Alex Miller

If there is one thing that all of us having common, it is that we want to have things right now and do not necessarily want to have to wait for them. This is especially true whenever we are feeling rather urgent, as many of us are over the current economic situation. As a result of this urgency, many of us are ready to begin trading on the Forex market without delay.

Before you jump into the Forex market without looking, it is necessary for you to step back a little bit and take the time to learn about the market in general. There's no sense in you trying to master the more complex things about the Forex market before you even understand the more basic ideas behind it. We're not going to pretend to be able to teach you everything that you need to know in this article, but we can teach you a few important things that you can take with you.

The first thing that you need to understand about the Forex market is the fact that nobody has access to it directly. Even though you may be able to place your trades in real time, you are still doing so through a qualified broker. These brokers are the ones that are going to place any trades for you on the market, and it that is your first step, finding one that you would like to work with.

Although it certainly is possible for you to contact a broker directly, it is often much more convenient for you to do so through a forex platform. These platforms are an excellent way to increase your trading practices because they enable you to trade in real time over the Internet. Even though the broker is going to be placing the trades or is going to qualify the trades for you, you can still access the market through them without a delay.

One of the more beneficial things about working in with one of these platforms is the fact that they generally have a large set of tutorials available, even for the most raw beginner. By taking you by the hand and walking you through every step of the process from the beginning to the end, they will allow you to get comfortable with the entire trading process as quickly as possible.

Once you begin to get more comfortable with trading on the Forex market, you're going to want to increase the amount of trading that you do. One of the easiest ways for you to do this is to get one of the Forex system that is available. From partially automated to fully automated, these systems will help to make the everyday task that you have to do a little easier.

If there is one thing that I can recommend to you more than any other, it's to step back for a few minutes and take in as much knowledge as you possibly can. This knowledge is going to benefit you for the long term and will help you to be as successful as possible. - 23159

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