Showing posts with label REAL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label REAL. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Virtual Real Estate. How to Cash in on Internet Investment

Virtual real estate is leveraging the internet and investing in its online space, whether that be an online store, website or domain name.

Investing in the internet in this way, is commonly known as Virtual real estate and has been happening for quite some years with the buying and selling of domain names. Wikipedia lists some of the most expensive domain names sold on record, one of which was Toys.com, which was sold for .1 million dollars in 1999. What this means is, that someone had purchased the domain name for the regular price approximately , then resold it to Toys 'R Us for a profit of more than million dollars.

While there has been much buying and selling of domain names, most of the highly sought after single-word-domains have already been registered, leaving the longer, niche specific names to be invested in.

SO how do you cash in on an internet investment these days?

Well I've discovered three ways.

The first is investing in, and then selling niche specific domain names. You need to research keywords in niche markets using the Google Adwords Keywords tool, or the Wordtacker tool. Try to target keywords which contain 2 or 3 words, which receive high traffic, for example "weight loss" or "easy weight loss". Then go to a domain name provider such as Crazy Domains or Go Daddy and enter the keywords as a domain name in their search box to see if it's available. If it is and you feel this would be a lucrative business name for a future online business, then go ahead and register it. This becomes your Virtual Real Estate investment, where you buy and hold, just like a regular investment strategy. You keep your piece of internet real estate (your domain name) until, someone contacts you because they want to buy it, or you actively seek to sell it, or auction it to the highest bidder.

The second way to find lucrative virtual real estate to invest in, is to follow the same principles of keyword research, but this time apply the investment strategy to an internet platform, such as Facebook. Here you may be lucky enough to capture an investment using a double keyword such as "weight loss".

The third way and by far the most lucrative and exciting, is to exploit the newest internet platform being launched right now. You will want to learn more about this new internet platform, because you have plenty of opportunity to invest in the best store names now- before they are snapped up by others, simply because this hottest internet platform, is in its infancy in terms of investment. Store names are the equivalent to domain names, on this revolutionary new internet platform, which means you could get the equivalent of "toys.com" for yourself now. The Virtual Real Estate on this new, cutting edge platform could be your most lucrative investment yet.

Stay tuned for more articles on Virtual Real Estate, internet real estate investing and this revolutionary new platform.

If you would like to jump ahead of my next article, then you can find out more, right away on my website The Age Of Voice Marketing.com

N. Georg

Thursday, October 18, 2012

What On Earth Is a Proforma Income Statement And Does It Really Help Make Good Real Estate Investment Decisions?

The proforma income statement (or proforma) is regarded as a real estate investments report that investors and analysts normally use when it comes to predicting the revenues a rental real estate asset might produce for a prospective owner over time. Here's the idea.

As a result of projecting out across a certain number of years the income that the investment property could very well create, investors and analysts have the ability to undertake a profitability evaluation that will make it easier for them to measure the future over-all performance of a property. Thus lending support to their investing decision-making process.

There are no constraints over the amount of years that you would like the proforma income statement to present. I have spotted proformas (for instance) that provide statements which range from ten to twenty years; a few software companies in fact boast that their application delivers thirty-year estimates. In spite of this, I honestly think that these kind of longer span forecasts can turn out to be too unreliable to generally be granted very much weight. You will discover just too many factors which can affect any sort of cash flow estimate (even more so for that many years). So if you are using a real estate investment analysis software solution that generates a ten-year proforma income statement to conduct your rental property evaluations you can regard that sufficient.

Similarly, a proforma is not limited to the assortment of fiscal details it unveils. A first-rate statement will need to (at the very minimum) project annual (end of the year) results for income flows, rates of return, and the proceeds that are the result of a sale (known as reversion). However the better proformas additionally include the aspects of tax shelter; thereby enabling real estate analysts to also consider the the "after-tax" returns generated by the property. This is important. The income tax liability an investor encounters during ownership of the property plays a crucial role on whether or not the property is a profitable investment opportunity. Therefore it is smart to use a proforma that includes full consideration for income taxes.

Okay, but aside from all of that, there are two overriding issues crucial for you to consider.

1) That regardless what features and data you prefer, the proforma must accommodate your business objectives and show you the data you require to make a real estate investment decision.

2) That the forecasts you intend to make are relying on solid data. No proforma income statement is good for anything other than lining the birdcage if the data is faulty. When making your projections, for example, when you believe that rental cash flow can reasonably appreciate two percent a year than drive back the urge to bloat that number to three or four percent simply because you pray so. You may even look at staggering the amount of growth merely to be safe. Maybe three percent appreciation in year two, two percent in year three, and zero percent for the remaining years.

How do you go about obtaining a proforma income statement? Naturally, you can create your own with an Excel spreadsheet and some surplus time. In fact, a whole lot of surplus time. On the other hand you can consider just investing in a good real estate software program that will create the statement for you. Regardless, whether you make it yourself or invest in software, you definitely don't want to be without a proforma the next time you get around to investing in investment real estate.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Why You Don't Need a Real Estate License to Wholesale Real Estate

Many individuals interested in wholesaling real estate often wonder if they need a real estate license in order to get started. The answer is a big, resounding NO. Realtors and Real Estate agents operate differently from wholesalers. As a Realtor or Real Estate Agent, your services are contracted by a buyer or seller. Realtors have no equitable interest in the property. They are simply there to assist the buying or selling process. By providing these services, Realtors and Real Estate Agents are generally entitled to a commission ranging from 1 to 6 percent of the closing price of the transaction.

In comparison, a real estate wholesaler is not hired for their services. The wholesaler actually has a real equitable interest in the property, as they have placed the property under contract as a principal in the transaction. The wholesaler is not required to be a licensed real estate agent or realtor, as they are acting in their own interest as the contractual purchaser of the property. Since real estate wholesalers have an equitable interest in the property, they are able to negotiate deeply discounted deals with sellers and reap the profits of these transactions selling their interest to cash buyers. In contrast, Realtors and agents are only entitled to a commission that is often split among other co-brokers, realtors and real estate agents.

In addition to great profit potential, real estate wholesalers can make money with little to no risk involved. Realtors are regulated by their local real estate commissions and have a wide variety of rules and regulations that they must follow in order to conduct business. There are also numerous start-up costs and recurring fees that are associated with being a Realtor or Real Estate Agent, that are in addition to any marketing costs needed to generate new business. Wholesalers do not need to spend large sums of cash in order to generate new business, allowing successful wholesalers to realize extraordinary returns in as little as a few months.

There are limited upward mobility options for most Realtors and Real Estate Agents and it is not uncommon for successful Realtors and Agents to make the transition into becoming an active real estate investor. In contrast, a person that starts out as a real estate wholesaler can continue to grow his or her career by renovating and leasing properties, or by investing in other asset types such as apartment complexes or office buildings. The upward mobility for a real estate wholesaler is truly limitless, and offers much more flexibility then the typical residential real estate agent position.

Unlike most Realtors and Agents must be sponsored by a real estate broker, can work alone or they can partner to build a successful real estate wholesaling business. All that is needed in order to create a successful wholesaling business are great interpersonal, organizational, and marketing skills. A successful real estate wholesaling business can be accomplished by any individual willing to put forth the time and effort to make their business work. If you are looking for someone to help you gain the proper skills to become a successful real estate wholesaler and teach you the ins and outs of the business you should apply for a mentorship/coaching program.

For more information on how to get your wholesaling real estate business started and to learn how to avoid the many pitfalls most beginning real estate investors make visit and for free videos and eCourse's that will help you get started the right way.

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Indian Real Estate Market: Bubble or a Bit Trouble.

A fear of bubble is in the minds of all those who want to buy or invest in real estate now a day. But without looking at the actual event, it should not come with any conclusion that wonder bubble in India.

Indian real estate industry is growing at a CAGR of more than 30% on the back of strong economic performance of the country. After a bit of a downturn in 2008-09 revived quickly and displayed a huge growth. Market value according to the project construction increased from $ 70 bn at end-2006 to $ 102 bn at the end of June 2010, which is equivalent to 8.2% of the nominal GDP of India "in 2009. In addition, Government liberalization initiatives standards of foreign direct investment in the field of real estate in 2005, the introduction of the law, SEZ and allow private equity funds in the field of real estate, were key factors that have contributed to this enormous growth of the "low price" that attracts buyers and investors, not only from India, but NRIs & amp; foreign funds also have money in the Indian market. Aggressively launching new projects in the builders, moreover, has further enhanced this positive mood, which paved the way for the rapid growth of the market last year.

Now the question is whether it is a bubble forms in Indian real estate market? Please note that look at the recent housing bubble in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to economic factors were important factors in the rapid increase in price bubbles beyond affordability, House property of mania, I believe that real estate is a good investment and feel good factor in the rapid price is a major cause of a real estate bubble.

Against the Indian scenario, all of these factors operate in major cities of India, particularly in the phase of the cities. Prices have risen, and Crossed the earlier pick in the 2007 cities such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangaluru, Gurgoan, Chandigarh & amp; Pune. Although the duration of the cities such as Hyderabad, Delhi and Noida Gurgoan spent 25-30% higher than the market selection 2007. However, in the 2008-2009 during the economic recession, prices fell by 20-25% in those cities. The second factor is the default property and real estate is a good investment belief mania. Investors and buyers is based on is attracted by the end of 2009 and lower than the prices began injecting money into the real estate market.

Level-the cities of Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, Bangaluru, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad, Calcutta has shown the largest investments in real estate projects. The developers have taken advantage of this enhanced feeling and began to start new projects. This increased the more buyers and investors, who had missed the opportunity to purchase or invest in the past, trust between, which has grown to more than the price unrealistically quickly. And finally, it seems like a good author is also the last month.

If we are talking about the stock market bubble, or the real estate market, the key is called the "feel good factor", where everyone feels well. In the last years of the Indian real estate market has increased significantly, and if you have purchased a property, you are likely to be more than money. A positive return for investors fueled so that more people have seen it on the market and decided to invest in real estate before they "missed". This impression is at the heart of any bubble, and it has happened several times in the past also in the 2008 Stock market crash, 1980 during the Japanese asset price bubble and Ireland the same property on the market in the year 2000. A good impression of the author was fully implemented in the real estate, until recently, and this is a key factor in the real estate market bubble. Even negative information about the patch or real estate market bubble flow then people are still very positive growth in real estate in India.

Looking at the above factors, there is the possibility of forming a bubble in several cities in India, but it can hurt buyers and investors only if it bursts. Large bubbles form with the internal pressure and may remain on artificially long did not work outside the force. Similarly, in the case of markets property bubble may burst if demand and prices falling suddenly and dramatically. Some results of recent studies by consultants business icon further shed light on this.

On the basis of most investors from Delhi, Hyderabad, bangaloro, Chennai, Kolkata, Gorgan, Chandigarh & amp; Pune currently is not ready to invest in this price level and does not clear any increased recently. Mainly about the distribution and book return on investment. Another factor affecting demand in the supply. In a city like Hyderabad around 6500 apartment size 45 million meters under construction, but most developers worried about lack of attachment to 100%. The same situation in New Delhi and other major cities of India, which showed a higher than expected enthusiasm. Although the developers give a positive outlook for the market, while at the same time an appropriate level of confidence is very low, which gives the negative signals from lower demand in the near future, but. The third important factor is the expected inflow of Foreign Funds. In India, as the placement of investment attractive to Fund huge, published in the Indian market of real estate by foreign institutions and nerys. But now the real estate market in the United States and the Middle East and Europe and has stabilized and began to grow gradually and, therefore, attract foreign funds to lower prices. It is expected to create huge Fund to withdraw from India foreign investors sees more opportunities in these countries. All these factors may act as an external pressure that may lead to fracture the bulb.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

The Real Estate Market Of Mohali

Major realtors from all over India have realized the potential of the Mohali real estate market and are looking to develop promising residential and commercial properties in the area. This tier-II city is a part of the Tricities- Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali. The city has been developed as an extension of Chandigarh. It shares its border and architecture with Chandigarh. But Mohali has now emerged as a separate city, with a distinctive personality. It is the second best real estate investment option in Punjab after Chandigarh real estate. Home buyers including employers, traders, residents and NRIs have tapped the booming property market of Mohali.

Like most of the other property hotspots, developments on the commercial front has kick-started residential property segment in Mohali as well. Influx of highly-paid professionals employed by the business and IT giants operating in the city has rather translated into upbeat markets, and the impact is pretty visible. According to industry sources, capital values for residential plots in prime locations increased by 50-150 per cent.

Real estate developers like Emmar-MGF, TDI and Unitech have stormed the property market of Mohali. The city has witnessed a tremendous increase in the property prices and interest of property buyers. Now Mohali is being projected as a city with a very distinct identity. Office space in Mohali has already been caught by companies like Convergys, IDS Infotech, and other business and technical support companies. Besides that, the city boasts of a very pleasing and charming architecture. Commercial as well as hospitality investment in Mohali include construction of a five- star hotel, a couple of three-star hotels and two world class hospitals. Megaplex is also being planned which will be equipped with a film theatre and several entertainment options
Emaar MGF, one of India's leading real estate developers is coming up with a signature project in the city called Mohali Hills. Mohali Hills is a maiden mega project of the joint venture in Punjab with a capital expenditure of Rs. 16,000 crores. Emaar MGF Land Private Limited has emerged India's leading joint venture in real estate with residential, commercial & retail, IT parks and SEZs, Hospitality, Healthcare and Education projects being implemented on a pan India basis. The joint venture has brought in the largest FDI in the Indian real estate sector along with world-wide collaborations that have introduced best global practices in the sector today.

Mohali Hills is a project that includes development of luxury villas, premium apartments, terraced town homes and lies in close proximity to Chandigarh. Spread over many acres, this project is the first ever integrated township to be built in Punjab. This township will include residential plots, town houses and villas along with convenient shopping malls, landscape gardens and recreational centres, in simple words it will be a self-sufficient township. Mohali Hills will be a house for special education & wellness zones with fully-equipped hospitals, schools, and colleges in order to provide institutional facilities of medical care and education to the residents of the township. The township will also introduce world-class office & IT park spaces in the city which in turn will give a fillip to industry and business, IT in the state.

The project, Mohali Hills' is the culmination of an MoU between the Government of Punjab and leading real estate developer, Emaar MGF to develop 5000 acres of land in different parts of Punjab; Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar; through integrated township projects and urban infrastructure development projects.

Besides Emaar MGF, other developer that is taking keen interest in the property market of Mohali is Ansal API. The realtor is in the process of developing Golf Linksan integrated township comprising luxury villas, condominiums, penthouses and plots..

Unitech has also put stakes in Mohali, with its premium residential and commercial projects. Besides that some small developers are also investing in the city. Pearls Infrastructure is coming up with Pearls City, an integrated township, near Kharar-Banur Road, in sector 104. Taneja Developers is developing 200-acre township, which is yet another talked about project in the town. Other projects which will mark the development of the city are: the independent expandable villas, senior secondary school, club and recreation centre, hospital, and five star hotel, located on main MohaliKharar Highway.

In the meantime, the real estate developers are keeping their fingers crossed over the future scenario of Mohali, they feel that infrastructure development and progress on commercial fronts will play a significant role in the development of residential real estate at this emerging city.

Monday, June 4, 2012

New Government Initiatives To Boost Real Estate Sector In India

At the Government level many new policy initiatives have been taken recently to boost the real estate Property in India . These policy decisions will lend a stimulus and impetus to the industry. It is beyond doubt that the new initiatives will unlock the potential of the sector. Also, along with the stimulus package announced by the Government, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a definitive step whereby banks are allowed to devise new schemes beneficial to the property sector.

As part of the Government initiatives to boost real estate boom sector India, RBI has declared concessional schemes for the real estate sector. Such initiatives include:
Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (ULCRA) repealed by increasingly larger number of states.
In case of integrated townships, the minimum area to be developed has been brought down to 25 acres from 100 acres.
51 per cent FDI allowed in single-brand retail outlets and 100 per cent in cash-and-carry through the automatic route.
Full repatriation of original investment after three years.
Minimum capital investment for wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures stands at US$ 10 million and US$ 5 million, respectively.
100 per cent FDI allowed in realty projects through the automatic route.

Further, in its endeavour to initiate new policies to boost the real estate sector in India, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has taken steps to reduce the time taken to develop special economic zones (SEZs) by simplifying the procedures to get the tax-tree industrial enclaves notified. Now developers can easily get their land classified as an SEZ at the outset itself by producing title deeds to prove their ownership. Again, the Government has announced several concessions in the Budget 2008-2009.

New Government initiatives to boost sector of Real Estate India include granting a tax holiday on profits from initiates in the financial year 2007-2008. In order to enjoy this benefit, the housing projects should be of the affordable housing unit type of 1000 to 1500 square feet. Another condition is that such projects should be completed by March 1, 2012. Further, the Finance Ministry has allocated US$ 207 million to grant 1% interest subsidy on home loans up to US$ 20, 691. In order to avail this benefit, the cost of the home should not be above US, 382. It is believed that these initiatives will be add further impetus to the real estate sector in the country.

Friday, May 4, 2012

Chinese Investors - Immigrants Buying High-end Victoria, Bc, Real Estate

Canada boasts a solid financial system, political stability, an excellent educational system, a good social welfare net, and a welcoming immigration policy. And all these things are attracting foreign investors and immigrants, especially from mainland China, who are buying houses, but not just any houses. They are looking at high-end Victoria, BC, real estate.

Earlier it was investors and buyers from Taiwan and Hong Kong coming into the Vancouver area. Now, it is investors and buyers from mainland China, in even greater numbers, seeking to purchase Vancouver and Victoria, BC, real estate. These investors/immigrants view Canada as good place to store their wealth and this area in particular as a good place for their children to get a western education. An added bonus is that it is not all that far from their Asian businesses.

Last year, Soufun, China is largest real estate website, organized a trip to the US in order to buy overseas real estate. This year, Canada was chosen as the destination for the real estate buying expedition. The people on these tours are looking to buy luxury homes for the purpose of immigration and so that they can send their children to Canada for study. The bulk of the activity is in the Vancouver area, but much of it is spilling over to Victoria.

The reasons why wealthy Chinese want to buy in Canada are that:

1. Canada is a safe place for investing in real estate. The Canadian housing market remained relatively unaffected while the US market suffered a devastating downturn. Further, the flow of immigrants into Canada keeps the housing market fairly stable.

2. Canada has one of the best educational systems in the world, with generous government subsidies.

3. Having been voted the most livable place on earth eight years running and with a vibrant cultural diversity, Canada is also attractive to vacation-property investors.

4. Canada is free medical care and substantial childcare subsidies, as well as its solid social welfare and pension programs, make it attractive to both parents of younger children and retirees.

The attractions of Victoria in particular are the mild climate and breathtaking scenery, the cultural diversity and educational opportunities, and the array of entertainment and architecture. The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is a bustling cosmopolitan city that is home to North America is second-oldest Chinatown. And now Victoria is drawing wealthy Chinese luxury home buyers.

There is, then, an opportunity here for sellers in the high-end Victoria, BC, real estate market. The trick, though, is in knowing just how to market to this new wave of luxury home buyers, and this is where a reputable, knowledgeable Victoria, BC, realtor can be a huge help. Here is what a realtor can do, especially in an unfamiliar market with a new kind of buyer:

1. Provide a comparative market analysis (CMA) to determine the best price so that the asking price is neither too high nor to low, either of which can slow down the sale.

2. Provide a marketing plan aimed specifically at the targeted buyers

3. Ensure maximum exposure to the greatest number of qualified buyers

4. Act as a negotiator and guide throughout the process

The time is ripe for selling luxury homes to these new buyers, but traditional marketing methods may not be enough. You are going to need a Victoria bc realtor with a solid online presence and effective Internet marketing system.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Should You Join Body by vi? The REAL Body By Vi review

I did a generic company review a while back when Body by vi had introduced the actual 90 Day Challenge and the Meal Replacement Shake. I've done hotel meetings before, and let me tell you. I really don't like hype. In fact, that was one of the biggest reasons why this company had initially turned me off. I closed my eyes and ears without taking an in-depth look. I had skimmed over the company history, the products, and the compensation plan only to land some Real Estate in Google for certain keywords.

For those of you that know me, I am a very analytical person. I love detail and planning. So when Visalus had come across my desk for the second time, I decided to due my due diligence. Have you ever been apart of a Network Marketing company that offers you a Car Allowance once you hit the top of the pay plan when you could buy about 10 of the cars anyways. That's no fun. Why should you have to hit the top position of a company just to get a car allowance when you should be able to easily afford it on your own? Body by vi does things differently; they give you a freaking BMW just for hitting a simple position which is relatively easy for anyone. Initially, Body by vi was only giving out Black BMW's, but the BMW company just couldn't keep up! That's why they had to start including Silver and Vi-Green as well. That's pretty phenomenal. If you are a leader, think about this. How beneficial would it be if half of your team driving BMW's around paid for by the company? I think someone would notice.

It was at this point that I realized that this was not just hype, but the average person is actually having tangible results. This isn't just with cars either. Why? Because the product freaking WORKS! People are dropping pounds left and right like a bad habit. Imagine if you had a team of people who all lost weight, were driving around BMW's, and sharing a 90 day commitment to self-development both physically and mentally. You just can't ignore it.

If you read my recent review of Body by vi, then you know they have strong leadership with Ryan Blair, Blake Mallen, Nick Sarnicola, and others. Visalus is here to stay and if you are a business savvy person, you will appreciate that they are backed by the company "Blythe" - which is a very solid and credible resource. Body by vi is the real deal. Attorney generals aren't going to hang out anywhere around this opportunity due to how many customers (not distributor-customers) they have. The product really sells itself with the results that it brings about and how good the shakes taste. It's not called "the shake mix, that taste like cake mix" for nothing. The "refer 3, get yours free" program for customers is also a great incentive to keep more customers around. Who doesn't want to get their product for free?

Now for the last and final reason why I joined!

I met a local guy by the name of Paul Rogers. He was a fireman in St. Louis for 17 years, did Real Estate Investing on his day off, and had the privilege of being mentored by Robert Kiyosaki for a couple of years. Paul was also a guest speaker with Robert Kiyosaki on the Oprah show. Aside from being able to team up with Paul Rogers, there was already an established community that you don't get with start-up companies. Honestly, it doesn't matter what company, product, or compensation plan you have, the only variable that changes is YOU. Having the best company is just like having the sharpest axe to cut down a big tree with, but it still depends on YOU. If you are looking to join Visalus, make sure that you are with a team that is making things happen. You would be surprised what a team can do for your organization, especially if you are NEW to this industry.