indiana real estate: Record Keeping for Real Estate Investors
- 12/17/08 06:27 PM
The investor needs to keep accurate records of his or her rental income and expenses to prepare the investor's income tax return. The following items should be used to collect required income tax information for each individual property: •· Rental Income/Capital Expenditures •· Rental •· Expense •· Additional Information •· Sale of Rental Property On the rental income form, enter all rents received even advance rents. However, security deposits are not classified as rent. Once the deposit is converted into paid rent or damages then it is calculate as rental income. If the tenant performs services or the tenant pays for repairs and … (0 comments)
indiana real estate: CBS Marketing II
- 06/10/08 05:59 PM
CBS Marketing has given several realtors in the Chicagoland area an opportunity to advertise on television. With the opportunity to advertise on television, allows the clients and further clients of Taylor-Brown Real Estate to (smile) you are on TV, too. Check it out below. … (6 comments)
indiana real estate: CBS Marketing
- 05/13/08 09:23 PM
This is an exciting opportunity for me. I have a commercial on CBS. I am a featured agent on the new marketing campaign for CBS 2 MLS marketing. Visit www.tvmlsexperts.com/Chicago/Serena_N_BrownTaylorBrown_Real_Estate This marketing campaign was an effort by CBS to help or change the image that the media has created surrounding real estate. It is a welcome opportunity for not only my business but all realtors so tune in to CBS and let me know what you think about the marketing campaign for Chicagoland. … (6 comments)
indiana real estate: Would You Live in Gary, Indiana?
- 03/15/08 09:13 AM
Today, I attend a comprehensive plan or vision for Gary, IN. This plan covers the next twenty years. Twenty years? It has not taken twenty years for others to get their act together, so why will it take twenty years for Gary to get its act together. Well, let's examine Gary. Poor schools, high crime, lot of trash, etc. Each problem has a solutions that involves the residents of Gary doing something. That something is caring and acting. Acting to improve, not tear down. Improve, not point fingers. The plan today talked about what could be done to improve the area, but … (3 comments)
indiana real estate: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF NOT FOR ALL
- 03/14/08 12:10 PM
The above was the headline in the local paper here in Indiana. This headline has a lot of meaning to me because I was part of the call to action. Here in Indiana, we went through a tax reassessment. The reassessment has it problems, but the results was that taxes went up in some cases 110%. Wow, you say. Well, when this happen the realtors felt that action needed to be taken to help the homeowners in this crisis. The realtors felt that it was not only necessary for our professional careers, but the right thing to do as homeowners and business … (1 comments)
indiana real estate: Finding Your Niche
- 02/29/08 04:31 PM
If you love real estate then explore and research should be second nature. In order, to find a niche that will work for you. You must know yourself and then get to know your market. Getting to know yourself is important because you need to understate what you will or will not do. In the REO world, there are alot of things you may encounter that may not be pleasant like eviction, trash out, etc. You need to know if you can handle being the bearer of bad news by telling someone they have to more because the bank wants the … (5 comments)
indiana real estate: Car Magnetic Gets Buyer
- 02/24/08 02:01 AM
I have a car magnetic on my vehicle for advertising my real estate company. Several times while at the gas station, people have asked for directions, one person asked for mortgage broker referral, and one person asked about buying a house. All three individual I gladly assisted. The buyer I give my contact information and arranged for him and his wife to see home immediately. They found one, and finally closed on it last week. Wow, the power of advertisement, and while get gas.
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indiana real estate: WOW, What A Day!
- 02/21/08 04:10 PM
Wow, what a day! I worked on a couple of BPOs or tried to. The internet has been up and down all day. Called AT&T on the DSL service connection only to find out that they are not having issues with service in my area. Really? So, what seems to be the problem? Well, let' look at your modem. Then, I was asked where is the modem located? Answer: on the floor (been in the same location for over 4 months) Question: Is it a hardwood floor? Answer: No, it is on carpet. Response: Maybe Static electricity is causing the problem. Put something about an inch thick … (7 comments)
indiana real estate: Now You Want to be A Real Estate Investor
- 02/18/08 12:01 AM
Thinking of Becoming Real Estate Investor Let's examine what you need to be concerned with if you want to invest in real estate? First, you must understand your market. There are two different types of market. One type of market is a seller's market, and the other type of market is the buyer's market. In a buyer's market, the buyer must be aware that being in a buyer's market doesn't make the buyer's job any easier. It just gives the buyer more flexibility. Remember in a buyer's market, there may be several buyers for one property or only one buyer for … (4 comments)
3494 Rhode Island Gary, IN 803 E 36th Pl Gary, IN Investor's Special for $9,000 Investor's Special for $10,000
4257 Pennsylvania Gary, IN 46409 1638 W 39th Court Investor's Special for 11,650 Investor's Special for $13,000 For more information on Investor's Special Contact Serena at 219 803 4489 OR visit www.taylorbrownrealestate.com
4603 Harrison Gary, In Investor's Special for $18,500
3994 Martin Luther King Drive Gary, IN 2425 Industrial Blvd Gary, IN Investor's Special $19,000 Investor's Special $19,900
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indiana real estate: Learn How to Save the American Dream
- 02/11/08 11:37 AM
So you like to help people? Well, if I could show you how to help people and make money at the same time, would you be interested? You can help clients, customers, and strangers save their homes by becoming a loss and mitigation counselor. LET'S SAVE OUR HOMES, ONE PERSON AT A TIME. HELP IS ON THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Contact Serena N. Brown 219 803 4489 … (2 comments)
indiana real estate: Do You Need to Do a Short Sale
- 02/07/08 01:52 AM
It is very important to know if a short sale is the best answer for your situation. A short sale becomes a viable option when you cannot get what you are owed on the property because of changes in the market. You may be thinking why would the lender allow a short sale and why would the seller want to do a short sale? Both answers to those questions depend on the market and economics. Why economics, you say? Well, let's examine. If the homeowner has a mortgage and the pays off of the mortgage is $100,000, but in the … (2 comments)
Have you been searching and searching for just the right place to call home? I think when you walk in the door you will feel you just found the place to call not home, but the right home. It even has a nice size lot and a two car detached garage. It will need your TLC. It is subject to short sale. Call today to take a look 219 803 4489. … (1 comments)
indiana real estate: 6422 Morraine Avenue
- 01/16/08 12:48 PM
$219,000 Well Maintained 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home located on a beautifully landscaped lot that boast large spaciou bedrooms. Located within minutes of shopping, major highways, and just across the Illinois stateline. If you enjoy seating in front of the fireplace on cold Indiana nights then this home is for you. Call now because this one will not last. 219 803 4489 … (0 comments)
indiana real estate: What Does the Pre-approval Mean
- 12/24/07 10:43 PM
As a buyer, you are excited because you have a pre-approval letter, but what does it mean. The pre-approval looks at your income to debt ratio true enough; however, are you aware that all your debt is not concerned. What debt you ask? The light bill, water bill, phone bill, grocery bill, cable bill, clothing bill, etc. That may be depending on where you live a lot of money and depending on your taste. Now that puts the pre-approval letter into a new prospect doesn't it. Don't get discourage. Just do your homework. Buy where you are alright comfortable and be … (13 comments)
indiana real estate: Are You Loooking for a Bargain?
- 12/24/07 02:51 PM
6927 Columbia Hammond, In 46324 4 bedroom 2 bathroom cape cod ready for your family. Priced below market. Market Price $103,000 List Price $89,900
Call for your appointment at 219 803 4489 Ask for Serena
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indiana real estate: Protecting Your Investments
- 12/22/07 01:20 PM
In order to protect your real estate investmen that you own. I feel that it is important that all parties understand the tax tribulations of the venture that can be enconquered. You must first decide on the type of entity that you would like to form. Forming one or more of these entities listed below will protect the group and/or your individual personal assets, so review this carefully and consult an attorney if the you or your group is considering purchasing real estate and rent it out. If the LLC (limited liability corporation) is the choice of you and/or your group makes then the articles of organizations will … (2 comments)
indiana real estate: Real Estate in Indiana
- 12/15/07 04:35 PM
Own and manage my real estate brokerage. Perform broker price opinion for several companies to include Clear Capital, Integrated Asset Services. Work with seller on short sales of their homes and have a working relationship with several financial institution that serve their loans. Served real estate needs in the Northwest Indiana Area for over 6 years. Specializing in residential sales and listings excels with first-time buyers, understanding their concerns and apprehensions. Patient and considerate Broker. Specializing in residential sales and listings excels with first-time buyers, understanding their concerns and apprehensions. Understands the history of real estate, and spent several years in the construction end of … (2 comments)
The investor needs to keep accurate records of his or her rental income and expenses to prepare the investor's income tax return.;)
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