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The main reason people struggle financially is because they spent years in school but learned nothing about money. The result is, people learn to work for money . . . but never learn to have money work for them.
— Robert Kiyosaki, Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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Loan-to-Value Ratio
In a mortgage loan, the amount borrowed relative to the value of the property. An LTV of 80% means that the mortgage loan is for 80% of the value of the property, with the borrower making a 20% down payment.

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On her Tax Loopholes site, Diane Kennedy offers seven free e-books for download. From deal structuring to negotiations, to deal analysis and tax planning, these could help you make—and keep—more money.

Training Articles

In Property Management, Ismael Tabije relates how real estate owners can effective administrate the various responsibilities of their property through a qualified property manager.

In Building the Ultimate Wholesale Buyer's List Steve Cook teaches how to line up buyers for every scenario of property, and how to cultivate those buyers through classified ads and studying the players in your target areas.

In Cash at Closing Carleton Sheets shares ways to find and negotiate with motivated sellers to obtain rebates, credits—even closing costs.

In How to Calculate Cash Flow Carleton Sheets teaches how to determine effective annual income, operating expenses, debt service, and net operating income.

The Capital Gains Recapture Tax Trap explains how to take into consideration depreciation recapture when performing your cash flow and rate of return analysis.

Obtaining Insurance for Your Rental Property tells you how to choose the proper insurance for your rental property, defines some technical terms, and how your policy affects your tenants.

Hiring a Good Property Manager outlines what to look for and ask for in a property manager candidate, and what you may expect.