May 2010 Blogs

Investing in Movies with Caution and Prudence

Sunday, May 30, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

Investment in movies could be rewarding and even lucrative. You could receive checks for years to come for your investment. You could hang around with celebrities. You could boast about being a movie investor. You could think you intellectually contributed to the betterment of the society while financially profiting from such investment. In fact, undoubtedly, there are myriad positive aspects to such investment. Nonetheless,it behooves investors to exercise caution and prudence.... Read More

Posted at 11:45 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Entertainment Law

Frauds Abound Against Baby Boomers

Thursday, May 20, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

With the stock market still tumultuous, interest rates relatively low and people outliving their retirement savings, many baby boomers are understandably concerned. This concern has led to infestation of marketplace with fraudsters preying on the unwary. Let us ascertain some of the tactics these fraudsters exploit before they could irreparably harm us.... Read More

Posted at 21:16 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Business Law

How to Forge Relationships with Community Banks

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

Many entrepreneurs might come across an opportunity of a lifetime which requires some capital upfront. Community banks might be one of the places to borrow given their relative lack of bureacracy, availability of in-house underwriter and intimate understanding of the local economy and even the particular business sector. Let us review some guidelines to cultivate long-term relationships with community banks.... Read More

Posted at 11:12 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Business Planning

Appraising Your Home Appraisals Intelligently

Friday, May 14, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

Residential real estate market is still reeling from the debacle we experienced some time ago. Unfortunately, even some of the deals with able and willing buyers hit snags when low appraisals seriously imperil the deal. Consequently, this behooves us to ask appropriate questions of appraisers and let them know of the real situation of our real estate market. Let us review some of the due diligence we could exercise as home sellers.... Read More

Posted at 12:08 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Residential Real Estate

Commercial Leasing May Not Be All Dead

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

Your definition of commercial real estate could determine whether you view this sector to be on life support or not. If your definition encompasses luxurious shopping malls or office parks, then commercial real estate is in real trouble. However, if your definition is less ambitious and much pragmatic you might be surprised to hear fast-food restaurants, convenience stores and gas stations ("Triple-Net Lease Properties") are faring much better in this economy.... Read More

Posted at 10:57 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Commercial Leasing

Some Tax Breaks You Do Not Expect from the IRS

Monday, May 10, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

The IRS provides some tax breaks you might not have thought about or simply could not believe the IRS would be as generous. Nonetheless, the reality is the IRS offers tax breaks if you simply adhere to some rules and regulations. Here is a breakdown of some of these tax breaks.... Read More

Posted at 12:42 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Business Law

How To Buy A Foreclosed Home With Extreme Caution

Friday, May 7, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

Purchasing a foreclosed home at an auction is an arduous, risky and sophisticated task. After you have done your due diligence, you might not even obtain the house you have dully researched. However, it makes sense to ascertain some of the steps to understand the process better.... Read More

Posted at 11:01 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Residential Real Estate

Who Are Super Angels?

Thursday, May 6, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

A new breed of angel investors has emerged recently with combined characteristics of angel investors, venture capitalists and experienced entrepreneurs. These are Super Angels. Let us further understand who Super Angels are.... Read More

Posted at 14:42 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Business Planning

What to Look For In a Potential Employee

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

Given the relatively high number of qualified people looking for jobs and a relatively improving economy, it behooves employers to know what to look for in a potential employee. Let us review some of the basic characteristics an employee should possess. ... Read More

Posted at 15:59 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Business Planning

Fannie Mae Makes It Harder to Obtain Adjustable and Interest Only Residential Loans

Monday, May 3, 2010 by Doron F. Eghbali

Fannie Mae starting from September 2010 implements stricter criteria to give adjustable and interest only loans to residential borrowers in hopes to prevent another housing bubble that wreaked havoc on the US economy as a whole. Freddie Mac had already tightened its borrowing criteria for such mortgages.... Read More

Posted at 09:20 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Residential Real Estate

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