Real Estate

How to report inventory when selling through house parties, catalog sales, and door-to-door

Tax time can be a real headache for sales reps, especially if they only work part time. Many people who sell vitamins, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, scrapbooking supplies or other items door-to-door, through catalogs and house parties, don't know how to report this small business activity on their tax return. If you sell for Avon, Tupperware, Shaklee, Creative Memories, or other

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Real Estate

The Duty of Confidentiality in Real Estate

In any Listing Agreement there is a point in time when the agency relationship ends. A Listing Agreement, as it is widely known, is nothing more than a contract between the rightful owner of an interest in the land (the 'Principal') and a duly licensed real estate company (the 'Agent'), whereby the company stipulates and agrees to find a Buyer

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Real Estate

The Mortgage Rate Shopping Game

I have been advising borrowers in need of residential mortgage financing for over seventeen years. My experience shows that no matter how sharp, clever, intelligent, educated, or ignorant a borrower is: the mortgage rate trap they all fall into is the same. Unfortunately, by the time a borrower realizes they have been misinformed, misled, or simply given only part of

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Real Estate

new home inspector

It is this professional's responsibility to identify if new homes have any defects that must be repaired before they can be sold. The new home inspector must be fully aware of applicable local ordinances, which may include: • Plumbing and electrical systems • Frame constructions • Heating and cooling systems • Conditions of any other structure such as the garage

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Real Estate

How to improve productivity in a factory

Labor productivity, or simply productivity, is the calculation of output per employee. It's incredibly important to any business, especially a factory. You can calculate productivity by dividing production per period (units) by the number of employees at work. So, for example, if a factory makes 5,000 units per month and has a workforce of 500 employees, its productivity is 5,000

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Real Estate

1031 Tax Deferred Exchange Overview

1031 Deferred Tax Change A 1031 tax-deferred exchange is a transaction that allows owners to preserve the full value of their investment property. A 1031 Exchange allows owners who decide to dispose of their investment properties to do so and avoid having to pay capital gains taxes by allowing them to reinvest the proceeds from their sales in "like-kind" properties.

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Real Estate

Evaluation of a real estate investment agreement

We speak to many investors looking to purchase real estate investment properties. Some are seasoned professionals and some are new to real estate.The number one priority of any real estate business is finding good deals. Yes, it is important to build your list of buyers so you can sell the properties you buy quickly. But you won't stay in business

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Real Estate

Benefits of CAD/BIM Modeling Services

BIM Modeling Services The use of 3D CAD and BIM modeling tools is making the conventional 2D CAD model obsolete. It allows for better visualization and interaction between designers and builders. It also provides the ability to share information with different stakeholders, perform interference checks, and optimize energy efficiency. It is essential to understand how these tools can benefit you

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