Category Archives: Investing

For a little over a year, David and I have been working on an e-commerce project which has nothing to do with real estate. You might be wondering, “Why?” My November 2017 post answers the question. During the Obama administration, … Continue reading →

As a refresher to those who may not remember, the year 2000 was when the technology bubble burst.  That event was the trigger of my eventual journey into making my own investment decisions – rather than relying on faceless people … Continue reading →

Have you ever had tenants from hell? We sure have had our share of them during the last decade of owning properties but none that compares with the one that we currently have. Thanks to the property-management company that handles … Continue reading →

Last month, I began enjoying grapefruit, one of my most favorite fruits.  What’s the big deal?  Let me explain. In June 2016, I wrote about “Who has the time to exercise?”  In it, I summarized how I’ve been working out … Continue reading →

Recently, at a local REIA (Real Estate Investment Association) meeting, a few people happened to ask the same question: “I’m new to real-estate investing. Which method should I pursue first? Wholesaling? Or buying and holding?” Having done both, here is … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard of the Managed Fund Association?  I certainly had not until recently.   I almost entitled this month’s blog, “Why is the MFA not being investigated?”  Then I thought, “Oh, wait, of course not!” The Federal Bureau … Continue reading →

Call me crazy but I decided to become my own boss at age 55 – leaving a relatively comfortable, 20-year career at Chrysler.  Those of you who are following my story know why this switch came about; that is, a … Continue reading →

As an investor as well as a HUD-registered bidder, I have always placed each bid based primarily on my assessment about the condition of the house.  And each assessment relied heavily on a Property Condition Report, which accompanies each HUD-listed … Continue reading →

*****Caveat: I am neither a CPA nor an attorney.  Contained within the Investing section of this website are my opinions as a business owner.  You must consult qualified professionals BEFORE implementing any suggestions contained here.  You, and only you, are … Continue reading →

*****Caveat: I am neither a CPA nor an attorney.  What is contained in the Investing section of this website is true from a business owner’s perspective in the state of Michigan as of each posting date ONLY.  It is entirely … Continue reading →