http://www.artipot.com/authors/7584/julie-broad/ Latest articles by Julie Broad from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/445915/save-thousands-for-your-retirement-with-someone-elses-money.htm I'm an older sister with two little brothers. Like any big sister, I worried about them when they were little and I worry about them now. Lately I've been worried most about my oldest brother and his future. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:08:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/445915/save-thousands-for-your-retirement-with-someone-elses-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/442980/direct-marketing-is-a-real-estate-investors-secret-weapon.htm When looking to sell a home during times when the real estate market is unstable, many simply decide to drastically lower the price. The home would then be placed on every website imaginable as you sit back praying for just one buyer, any buyer. This is a strategy many of your neighbors have also tried; and it didn't work for them either. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:47:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/442980/direct-marketing-is-a-real-estate-investors-secret-weapon.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/442837/its-not-just-about-price-when-you-are-buying-real-estate.htm Many real Real Estate Investing Courses taught by well known instructors will teach you to go out and make 100 low ball offers to find a good priced rental property. The gurus create this sensation that makes you feel like the only way you're a successful real estate investor is if you are practically stealing rent houses you're getting them so cheap. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:12:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/442837/its-not-just-about-price-when-you-are-buying-real-estate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/439075/keeping-investment-property-records-the-easy-way.htm Even though I should know better, I got behind in my record keeping last year and had to struggle through everything during tax time. I just couldn't find the time to keep the property management books up to date. Between starting up our online real estate investing education business, a property renovation, getting married and our extracurricular activities (we love... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:37:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/439075/keeping-investment-property-records-the-easy-way.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/420328/how-to-have-someone-else-add-thousands-to-your-retirement-fund.htm I am the big sister to two kid brothers. Like any older sister, I worry about my brothers, even now. Most of all, I worry about their futures. The one closest to my age is the one I worry about the most lately. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:45:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/420328/how-to-have-someone-else-add-thousands-to-your-retirement-fund.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/416769/what-makes-a-successful-real-estate-investor.htm The book titled Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, written by Stephen Covey, was first published in1989. I found my old copy of the book the other day, and as I flipped through the pages I started wondering what the seven habits of highly effective real estate investors would be. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:19:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/416769/what-makes-a-successful-real-estate-investor.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/415767/should-you-rent-out-a-furnished-property.htm Offering a furnished rental is definitely not the same as offering a regular rental property. The general principals of attracting and screening good tenants are the same, but there are some important things you should know if you're interested in turning your home into a furnished rental or buying a property to become a furnished rental: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:55:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/415767/should-you-rent-out-a-furnished-property.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/231461/five-ways-to-avoid-being-called-and-greedy-and-selfish-landlord.htm Real Estate is a fantastic way to make money and build your personal wealth It is also an easy way to find yourself being called greedy, lazy or unkind Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:56:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/231461/five-ways-to-avoid-being-called-and-greedy-and-selfish-landlord.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/229040/how-to-value-commercial-real-estate.htm One of the first questions you'll ask yourself when you are looking at a new property to purchase is: What is this property worth That is a different question then: How much can I pay Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:14:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/229040/how-to-value-commercial-real-estate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/226402/focus-your-way-to-real-estate-wealth.htm Last night, as our dog Bram was drooling over my husband Dave eating crackers and cheese, my Mom said: If we all could focus on making money like dogs focus on food we would all be millionaires by the time we turned five Ok, five years old is a stretch but my Mom is definitely onto something Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:56:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/226402/focus-your-way-to-real-estate-wealth.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/213187/real-estate-investing-goals.htm Why is it so important to know what your real estate investing goals are In order to figure out what type of property you are looking for you will need to know what exactly you want to get from real estate investing Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:20:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/213187/real-estate-investing-goals.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/213183/3-thoughts-on-selling-your-home-in-a-buyers-market.htm Like a bad cold spreads around a school, the listing virus is hitting my neighbourhood Every month another one of the 32 units in our townhome complex goes on the market Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:13:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/213183/3-thoughts-on-selling-your-home-in-a-buyers-market.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/175216/real-estate-is-still-about-location-location-location.htm Location impacts the rents you can get, the tenants you attract, and the problems you can encounter It also impacts the appreciation of your property and the opportunities you may have in the future Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:05:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/175216/real-estate-is-still-about-location-location-location.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/135715/10-essential-words-for-every-canadian-home-buyer-to-know.htm It's fun to read stories about wins and losses in the real estate game It's motivational and entertaining, but sometimes it's more important to learn some very practical information every real estate investor (or even a home buyer) should know Fri, 16 May 2008 00:30:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/135715/10-essential-words-for-every-canadian-home-buyer-to-know.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/128179/tax-write-offs-for-canadian-real-estate-investors.htm Part One: My Dad's accountant always tells him that it's not a bad thing to have to pay taxes because it means you are making money I have no problem paying what's owed to the government, but I will do everything I can to make sure I am paying ONLY what is owed Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:02:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/128179/tax-write-offs-for-canadian-real-estate-investors.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/119795/evaluating-your-real-estate-investment-for-cash-flow-potential-appreciation-and-liquidity.htm How many properties can you afford if each one costs you $400/month When we moved to Toronto seven years ago we bought a small condo in North York Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:51:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/119795/evaluating-your-real-estate-investment-for-cash-flow-potential-appreciation-and-liquidity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/117630/8-tips-for-success-with-flipping-real-estate-in-canada.htm Flipping real estate is essentially when you buy a property, and turn around and sell it within a very short period of time for a profit Usually between the time you buy it and sell it, you put in sweat and money to make the property better than before Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/117630/8-tips-for-success-with-flipping-real-estate-in-canada.htm