FAA Proposes Rules to Allow Commercial Drone Flights in U.S. (Wall St. Journal)
JACK NICAS and ANDY PASZTOR Updated Feb. 15, 2015 1:43 p.m. ET Federal regulators proposed long-awaited rules for commercial drones in the U.S., a landmark in the nation’s aviation policy that is expected to lead to a new era in which unmanned aircraft become common. The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a policy that would replace […]
Karen Fournier (Insurance Broker And Real Estate Investor)
Thanks for all your help and support for us fellow investors over the years. You have shared much of your extensive experience and knowledge with many of us to help us in our own careers of investing. I appreciate your taking the time out of your busy schedule to help us along. Personally, you have […]
10 Tools for Smoothing the Startup Process (Entrepreneur Magazine)
Peter Gasca (Entrpreneur Magazine) – February 13, 2015 (Entrepreneur and Small Business Strategist) Getting your startup idea out of the gates can be tough and intimidating. The first steps, however, are actually much easier and more affordable than many entrepreneurs believe, especially with the slew of useful tools available online. Here are 10 free or very […]
Simple, Bedrock Rules on Personal Finance – (Brett Arends) Wall St Journal
Smart money moves aren’t more complicated than you think. They’re simpler. Cut through all the jargon and pontificating and technical stuff, and everything you really need to know about personal finance fits into less than 1,000 words—no more than three to four minutes. Ignore economic and financial forecasts. Their purpose is to keep forecasters employed. […]
How to Live a Happier Financial Life – Wall St Journal)
How to Live a Happier Financial Life For Sunday WSJ Readers, a Few Parting Words of Wisdom Feb. 7, 2015 8:27 p.m. ET It all comes down to this. I wrote for the first edition of The Wall Street Journal Sunday. It seems fitting I should help bring down the curtain. Parting thoughts? With my […]
IRS Audit Red Flags-Claiming Rental Losses – Kiplinger
Claiming Rental Losses Normally, the passive loss rules prevent the deduction of rental real estate losses. But there are two important exceptions. If you actively participate in the renting of your property, you can deduct up to $25,000 of loss against your other income. But this $25,000 allowance phases out as adjusted gross income exceeds […]
Rental Property Deductions You Can Take at Tax Time
Rental Property Deductions You Can Take at Tax Time (Turbo Tax) OVERVIEW Rental property often offers larger deductions and tax benefits than most investments. Many of these are overlooked by landlords at tax time. This can make a difference in making a profit or losing money on your real estate venture. If you own a […]
How to Rebuild Your Credit Without Using Credit Cards | Credit.com
November 21, 2014 by Jason Steele Credit cards can be a polarizing subject. Many Americans love them for their security and convenience, but these very same qualities lead many cardholders into debt. After becoming overextended, cardholders may miss payments and find themselves with ruined credit. So the last thing these people need is to try to rebuild […]
Matt Side and Jessica Side (Owners of EvoReal Real Estate Brokerage)
As an owners of an independent real estate brokerage in Spokane, Washington my wife and I believe a critical player on our team of professionals is our legal counsel. Robert Rowley has helped us for close to a decade by drafting contracts, processing evictions, providing general legal counsel and even representing us in specific litigation. […]
Which Home Improvement Projects Require a Permit? – Redfin Real Estate Blog
When it’s time to remodel or make improvements to your home, you may wonder whether you need a permit. For many projects, having a permit from the city government is crucial because the changes to your home go on record with the city, and it ensures inspectors will check for any red flags. For example, […]