investment property: Commercial Real Estate: U.S. seeing a boom in Agriculture / Farm Land - 09/18/12 10:19 AM
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture; Following last years rise in commodity prices, we began to see an increased demand in farm land as Farmers, institutions, and private investors began to bid up prices to record highs.
In addition to the rapid increase in food prices, the agricultural market is also being driven up due to a lack of inventory as most farmland owners are reluctant to sell.
Even though prices have jumped over the last few years (especially in the mid-west), the evidence suggests that we still have a long ways to go before we begin to see the pace … (0 comments)

investment property: Sparks, NV - Business License required for some Real Estate investors - 07/09/12 09:59 AM
Before you decide to purchase property or lease out your existing property within the City of Sparks, be aware that you may be required to obtain a City of Sparks Business License.
SMC 5.04.020, “Business” means and includes all professions, trades, occupations and callings of every kind carried on for profit, including labor unions, labor organizations and trade unions, but excepting activities conducted as a hobby or for the purpose of supplementing a person’s major income and which gross receipts do not exceed one thousand dollars per year. “Business” includes the renting or leasing of any commercial or industrial property or … (0 comments)

investment property: Seller Financing: The Benefits and the risks as a seller - 12/06/11 07:34 AM
Seller financing can offer many benefits in today’s market for a seller. It offers a way for an equity seller to stand out from the competition. For one, since the majority of buyers who need seller financing can’t qualify for a traditional loan, they are normally willing to accept an interest rate well above conventional rates in order to complete the purchase.
Aside from the obvious investment benefit, a seller can also expect to see tax benefits as well. Because the seller is collecting on the property over time rather than all at once at the time of closing, he/she can … (0 comments)