Investing in real estate: a smarter approach

Although most financial planners advise their clients that real estate investing should be a central component of an overall investment strategy, it is important to fully consider personal needs, limitations, goals and priorities, pursue the best paths , to proceed and invest wisely, for one’s personal and general financial situation. Some invest in real estate, passively, by purchasing shares of […]

Invest as a Kenyan living in the diaspora

The population of Kenyans living in the diaspora is estimated to be three million. This group is said to consist of well-educated people who mainly live in the US, Canada, and Europe. However, Kenyans living abroad are cautious when it comes to investing their hard-earned money at home. Kenyans in the diaspora planning to invest in their home country have […]

Be creative in business

We’ve all heard a lot about this “new depression” lately. How can we not? We are inundated daily with it. It doesn’t matter where we turn; Television, radio, newspapers, magazines… even the corner market is the only thing people talk about. Many businesses, especially small businesses, have to close their doors due to increased expenses from day to day operations, […]

What is a hard money loan and how does it work?

A hard money loan refers to a type of loan. However, what sets it apart from other types of loans is that it is secured by real estate. In addition, short-term bridging or last-resort loans are considered. Basically, they are used in different real estate transactions. Lenders are companies or individuals, not banks. Keep reading to know more. key takeaways […]

Buying property in Cyprus

Buying a vacation home has become more than just a fad – it has become an important part of anyone’s financial portfolio. People from Western countries are increasingly buying vacation properties in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and other select locations in warmer climates. One island that is seeing renewed interest is Cyprus. Being a relatively new member of the European […]

Are you a slum lord?

Slum lords, by definition, care about nothing more than lining their pockets with as much profit as possible. They are easily recognized by their actions. I have a strong suspicion that every area has a few of them. How do slum lords stay in business? Well, they usually rent to people the rest of us don’t rent to. They don’t […]

Hard money loans for beginners

Hard money loans are good for first-time investors as a source of credit, as most of the time, people in California start their debt before they even start their credit, this phenomenon stems from the influx of student loans. This could be a good indication of the future success of hard money lenders. This is often the case for people […]