Category: Occupancy Building

There has been a big push for disaster rescue robotic system with lots of participants in a DARPA Challenge in 2013. Google X and other contestants put forth their best renditions of robotic systems to solve problems, open doors, climb ladders, stairs, tie knots, turn off gas lines and avoid obstacles. These robotic systems are…

A foreclosed home is one in which the home owner was unable to pay his home loan so that the lender took over home ownership through the foreclosure process. These bank owned properties are also known as REOs (real estate owned). The process in Arizona is similar to that in other states and will be…

Real estate investing is not for everyone. It requires patience, consistency and persistence and it comes with its share of challenges that must be considered before making the leap. A lot of new investors are interested in investing in turnkey real estate because they think that they won’t have to do any work. Yes, it’s…

Here are some quick and easy formulas to use to figure out your break-even point: 1. Calculate your potential gross income. Potential gross income is defined as the most income the property can make when its 100% occupied. For example: 10 apartments renting at $350.00 per week each your potential gross income is: 10 units…

Catchy taglines are everywhere in advertising. Whether they rhyme, or they inspire, or they create a memorable image, taglines are something every advertising agency works hard to craft. How many of us know, “Like a good neighbor” or “Just do it”? While you might not create a slogan as memorable as those, you should be…

Uganda Wildlife Authority in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism Trade and industry is now pointing towards the promotion of mountain climbing in four mountains in the country including Mountains such as Muhabura, Elgon, Moroto and Rwenzori, a statement said by the state Minister for Tourism while addressing Journalists at Mihunga Park in Kasese District.…

If you are looking for a great way of building your net worth, investing in real estate is a great idea. You can make a lot of money if you do it the right way. However, if you don’t follow the right techniques, this venture can cost you a lot of money. Therefore, we have…

The Alternative Minimum Tax is a very important consideration for taxpayers who own real estate because just about every tax rule applying to real estate is different for the AMT than it is for the Regular Tax. This article on Real Estate and the AMT will address those situations where the individual holds the real…

Previously we discussed “what to do” to enhance your facility’s energy use performance. Now let’s talk about the “how-tos” for performance improvement. By lowering the need for energy in your energy consuming equipment and systems, you reduce the amount of energy your building requires to operate. Replacing energy inefficient equipment with equipment designed and aligned…

The commission paid to the Real Estate agent is a serious amount of money and a concern in any transaction involving the sell of Real Estate. Where did this six percent commission come from? The idea of a 6% Real Estate commission being paid to the agent originated during the 1940’s when local Real Estate…