Turn the Economic Crisis Into Your Best Opportunity Yet!

November 21, 2009 · Posted in Focus on Profit · Comments Off 

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If you’re like me, you are tired of hearing all the doom and gloom that the local and national news media is pushing on us. Turn on the television and you will hear about bailouts, stimulus plans, unemployment rates, foreclosure rates, bankruptcy’s, etc. Enough is enough. Are these hard economic times? Certainly. Are people being laid off? Absolutely. Are families having to cut back on some frivolous expenses? Without a doubt. But does this economic downturn mean that we have to curl up and do nothing while the storm passes through? NO WAY! While some people see the glass half empty, others are seeing the glass half FULL. This is a great time to position yourself for success. Starting a business is one way to do this. Think about what people might be looking for right now. How can you help? Another area to see the glass half full is in real estate. Now can be a great time to pick up some dirt cheap properties and turn them into positive monthly cash flow. Read more

Making Money in Commercial Real Estate

February 15, 2009 · Posted in Focus on Profit · Comments Off 

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One fact about Florida, it is one of the most populous states in the United States of America. Another fact about Florida, with its lush beaches and beautiful national parks, coupled with its mostly subtropical to tropical climate, it is a known fact that tourists, both local and foreign, flock to enjoy its beauty every year.

With these in mind, it is safe to assume one thing-it is good to set up business in Florida! And with people constantly flowing to either live permanently or just to admire the splendour of the “Sunshine State,” it is evident that one good business opportunity on the state is surely found on the Florida Commercial Real Estate market. Read more