Along with the feeling of accomplishment and pride in ownership, there are very real financial benefits to owning real estate. 1. Cash Flow, either through rents or leveraging (borrowing against it) 2. Appreciation, when the property increases in market value Usually this is a Long Term benefit, over the period … Read More
Own Your Owns are a form of real estate ownership that pre-dates the condominium form of ownership. They are usually 2 or 3 stories, typically in 8-12 unit buildings, tucked between newer and sometimes taller buildings. Own Your Owns were mostly built in the 1950’s. Many people find these types … Read More
PROPERTIES and RETURN ON INVESTMENTS ROI’s 1066 E 2nd St. Long Beach, Condo … Read More
We Gay Guys are under-served, un-informed and un-prepared for our financial futures. Who’s advising the gay boys in financial matters? Who? Our dads, brothers and uncles have men like Robert Kyosaki, Dave Ramsey and Ken McElroy to advise and mentor them. Suzie Orman seems to have all females … Read More
Though HOMOWNERSHIP book was written for the queer folk, you don’t have to be, “that way” or “a bit funny” or “on the bus” or “batting for the other team” to read it, learn from it, or enjoy it. Much of the content is true for everyone. It’s just that … Read More
The fact that you are a first-time buyer is a bonus. Also, it is much easier to qualify for a loan if you are going to be living in the property. It is called “Owner Occupied.” It’s almost a necessity, a condition for a loan, certainly for a first-time buyer. … Read More
If you really want to improve your future, make real estate investing part of your present. Follow the plan of buying low, improving, gaining equity, renting and/or selling, until you make enough cash flow to support yourself, or you make enough money to buy a property for cash. That’s the … Read More
What becomes of a trendy gay neighborhood when housing prices soar and straight people move in? As gay acceptance has risen over the years, gay people have increasingly moved away from historically gay neighborhoods, such as the Castro in San Francisco and Chicago’s Boystown. Simultaneously, more and more straight individuals … Read More
THERE GOES THE GAYBORHOOD? is a new book by Amin Ghaziani that explores how and why gay neighborhoods are changing.
Jumping on board a decor trend is tempting, but an overly themed interior will date very quickly. Trends happen to the best of us, and they’re a lot of fun. But they don’t last forever. Sometimes no matter how much money and time you invest in decorating your home, your interior … Read More