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Rich Dad’s Advisors®: The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Investors Miss

August 31, 2009 By

Rich Dad’s Advisors®: The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Investors Miss

In precise and entertaining chapters – each culminating with very specific ‘action steps’ for readers to follow – author Ken McElroy offers real estate investing stories from the trenches and wisdom. Chapters include: It Takes a Team – Understanding it takes a team to be successful in real estate, determine whether you want a partner and evaluate partner candidates based on the qualities required for a good partnership Research Can Be Fun? – Become familiar with online resources such as newspapers, trade publications, government and trade organisation websites Swamp Land For Sale – Stay away from gut feelings. Select one market, preferably one close to home, that you may be interested in. You Own It…Now What? – set up your

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Investing 101 (Bloomberg)
Investing 101 (Bloomberg)

People wanting basic advice about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement planning, and tax strategies are often frustrated by information overload. Picking the right book seems as daunting as deciding what to do with their savings and investments.Investing 101: Updated and… Price: 16.95

The 10 Best Dividend Paying Stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
The 10 Best Dividend Paying Stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average

This Guide is for BEGINNERS.  Those who want to get started investing in dividend stocks and want to know the basics to begin.  If you are already a seasoned investor, then it’s probably not for you.– Want to receive checks… Price: 0.99

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Comparison spreadsheet to forecast long term savings/investments to mortgages/loans?

August 30, 2009 By

Question by CivilLizard: Comparison spreadsheet to forecast long term savings/investments to mortgages/loans?
Hi,

I’m thinking of either getting loans and mortgages or invest and save to get to what I want. I need a spreadsheet to compare the two scenarios of the two.. Know of one I can download? :-)

/CivilLizard

Best answer:

Answer by pumpdatiron
Borrowing money to invest is a losing proposition. There are calculators out there that analyze paying off debt or investing, but it usually involves money you have saved. You can use that type of calculator I’m sure, but you’re already starting in the hole. Best case scenario would be a home equity loan for the tax write off. Usually home equity loan must be used for home improvement to claim interest on tax return. Try this site for calculator with spreadsheet.

http://www.topshareware.com/Free-Pay-Down-Debt-or-Invest-Calculator-download-41947.htm

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Mortgages 101: Quick Answers to Over 250 Critical Questions About Your Home Loan

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With mortgage stories dominating the front-page news, people–whether they’re buying a new house or refinancing–increasingly have questions about the complicated issues at stake. Arranged in an easily accessible question-and-answer format, Mortgages 101 provides readers with essential lending formulas, as well as important information on lending requirements and appli­ca­tion procedures. The book shows readers how to save money by: understanding key terms like ARMs and hybrids–and reading what’s in the fine print * improving their credit scores to increase their borrowing power * using technology to get the lowest interest rates * maximizing their return on investment, and cutting the cost of mortgage insurance This revised edition inc

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Mortgage Ripoffs and Money Savers: An Industry Insider Explains How to Save Thousands on Your Mortgage or Re-Finance
Mortgage Ripoffs and Money Savers: An Industry Insider Explains How to Save Thousands on Your Mortgage or Re-Finance

Mortgage Rip-offs and Money Savers reveals how the mortgage industry cheats borrowers out of billions in extra costs every year. Mortgage industry insider Carolyn Warren taps her decade of experience with lenders to expose the tricks, lies, and dirty little… Price: 19.95

Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition
Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Need a mortgage but worried about the market? In Mortgages For Dummies, 3rd Edition, bestselling authors Eric Tyson and Ray Brown give you proven solutions for obtaining a mortgage, whether you want to buy your first home, refinance, or tap… Price: 16.99

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Is Buying a House a Good Investment?

August 30, 2009 By

Is Buying a House a Good Investment?

Intended Audience

Individuals looking to purchase a home for personal use or as an investment. As well, looking into conventional wisdom’s statement that buying a house is one of the best investments someone can make.

Summary Points to Take Away

Why a House is good investment: (1) Forced Savings Plan (2) Leverage (3) Inflation Resistant (4) Tax Free Capital Gain (5) Control over Asset. Points against a House as an investment: (1) Lack of Diversification (2) Maintenance Costs (3) Historically lower returns than equities (4) Unavailable to take advantage of other opportunities (5) Limited Scope. Additional points to consider if planning on purchasing property for personal use: (1) Doesn’t provide any cash flow (2) No tax shelter from interest expense (3) Can get personal joy out of investment.

Analysis

Conventional wisdom states that buying a house is one of the smartest and best investments an individual can make. This article is geared towards challenging this conclusion to see whether this statement rears any truth to it.

Why a House is a Good

The Ultimate Real Estate Investing Blueprint: How to Quit Your Job in 19 Weeks or Less
The Ultimate Real Estate Investing Blueprint: How to Quit Your Job in 19 Weeks or Less

Discover how to quit your job in 19 weeks or less by flipping properties in your spare time even if you have NO cash, NO credit and have never bought a house before. In this book you find the key… Price: 0.99

A Beginner's Guide to Investing: How to Grow Your Money the Smart and Easy Way
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing: How to Grow Your Money the Smart and Easy Way

Whether you’re a complete investing novice or just confused about all the contradictory advice out there, A Beginner’s Guide to Investing is an accessible guide to growing your money the smart and easy way.Throw away the get-rich quick… Price: 0.99

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The Worlds Best Investments for 2008!

August 30, 2009 By

The Worlds Best Investments for 2008!
This 100 Page Book Will Change The Way You Invest Forever. Find Out What The Rich Have Known For Years. 2008 Edition now out.
The Worlds Best Investments for 2008!

The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition)
The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition)

This classic text is annotated to update Graham’s timeless wisdom for today’s market conditions… The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham, taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham’s philosophy of “value investing” — which shields investors from… Price: 22.99

Secrets in Plain Sight: Business & Investing Secrets of Warren Buffett, 2012 Edition (eBooks on Investing Series)
Secrets in Plain Sight: Business & Investing Secrets of Warren Buffett, 2012 Edition (eBooks on Investing Series)

UPDATED MARCH 2012“Warren Buffett … is our most successful investor and this book explains why. A great way to start on your path to prosperity.” – Larry Kudlow, host of The Kudlow Report and Morning Call… Price: 4.99

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