by Jeff Pittman | Apr 14, 2016 | Weekly Quote
“I learned that you don’t get anywhere by sitting comfortably in a chair .” ~ Conrad Hilton
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 14, 2016 | Homeowners
How To Create An Outdoor Living Space By The Ocean An outdoor patio space can be viewed as the perfect extension to your home. Luckily for residents of Southern California, we have the unique ability to take advantage of Mother Nature and enjoy our outdoor patio year-round! During a nice, sunny, 75-degree day, few things are better than sitting outside with your group of friends, relaxing by the water and enjoying the nice weather with some wine and fresh food off the grill. To ensure you and your guests are comfortable, here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing patio furniture for a property on or near the ocean. WHICH MATERIAL WORKS BEST? One of the first decisions you’ll have to make is which material to use. Popular materials for outdoor furniture include wrought iron, wicker, teak, and plastic, but not all of these materials are best suited for every climate. 1205 Ocean Front, Laguna Beach For residents living near the ocean, wrought iron may not be the best choice for your living area. For starters, if an outdoor patio space gets a lot of direct sunlight, the metal furniture can get extremely hot and uncomfortable to touch. Further, if you’re in a beachfront community such as Newport Beach, Laguna Beach or Del Mar, the salt water in the air can be rough on metal surfaces, resulting in rust and wear that can require additional maintenance. Instead, an alternative metal like cast aluminum, or a solid wood material like teak can perform well in this environment. Although more difficult to move around, heavier materials are a...
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 7, 2016 | Buyers
6 Benefits Of Buying Rental Property If you’re thinking of purchasing rental property, you should know that there are some serious benefits to process. You’ll have to be smart about the tenants that you choose to avoid problems, but otherwise, it can be a wise investment. RENTAL INCOME Of course, the biggest advantage to rental property is the rental income itself every month. The rental income that is coming in each month can go towards the home loan with any extras going into your pocket. It might not be a huge amount in your pocket each month, but it’ll go a long way towards paying down the loan on the property. LOAN PAYMENT With a tenant paying down the loan on the property, you’re banking money for the future. With a house loan of $150,000, your tenant might be paying $10,000 of that each year. When the loan is paid, you have a home that you can sell, which puts that $150,000 into your pocket. It’s a great way to save for retirement. TAX ADVANTAGES Money you make for your rental property is subjected to less taxes than if you earned money as a self-employed individual. There are numerous benefits that impact the cash flow from the property as well as tax advantages for depreciation itself. DIVERSIFYING ASSETS When you are saving for the future, investing in rental property makes sense. It’s not an asset that could be liquidated easily, but properties will often increase in price throughout the years. You’ll be able to reap the benefits of that housing price hike later when you sell. BETTER OVERSIGHT Investing...
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 7, 2016 | Weekly Quote
“Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition – in having put forth the best within you.” ~ Henry J. Kaiser
by Jeff Pittman | Mar 30, 2016 | Weekly Quote
“Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” ~ Coco Chanel
