Posts Tagged ‘Private’

Zakynthos island in Full Bloom

Saturday, June 20th, 2009

When Ios and Kos is known for their exciting party scenes and Rhodes and Crete for their family-oriented vacation itineraries, Zakynthos offers the features that these places offer.

For adults who just wanted to spend an exciting holiday in an exotic island, Zakynthos is known for its quiet beach parties, a perfect opportunity for local as well as foreign tourists to mingle and be acquainted. For vacationing families, the island has its local art exhibits and museums to offer. Its stretch of fine beaches provides the perfect avenue where family can enjoy every minute of their well-earned break. What makes Zakynthos holidays appealing to tourists are its luxurious Zakynthos hotels. Day in and day out, these hotels offers a home away from home.

Having the chance to go to Zakynthos is also an opportunity to visit many of its fine towns. The island’s capital is the Zakynthos town which is located at the east coast. At the south coast, you will find the Laganas, a big touristy type of town. It lies near the local airport, allowing tourists to enjoy the sight of commercial and private planes flying over the buildings or even to your hotel. Other noteworthy towns to visit include Kalamaki, Argasi, Agios Nikolaos, Vasillikos and Keri. Thankfully, Zakynthos hotels are strategically sprawled to the areas near these fine towns. This way, it is easier and safer for the guests to go from one place to another.

Zakynthos is just like a flower in bloom. In the past, it was only known to be a historic place during the Neolithic Age. Today, the island is known to be the perfect island getaway for local as well as foreign tourists. From a quiet island, the island was transformed into a tourism hub. Thanks to the world-class service and modern amenities that luxurious Zakynthos hotels offer.

Where Are Private Lenders And How Do I Find Them?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

The best opportunity is when people have their money in IRAs. IRAs are typically paying 1 to 2 % interest. The other great thing about that is that people that have money in an IRA can’t touch that money until they are 60 or 65 years old, so they are a little more willing to lend out that money because it is not something they are not dependent upon for living each and every day. They also don’t realize that the government will allow them to make loans from their IRA and decide their own interest rates. The fact is you can create a self directed IRA. Not all banks will do that.

You have to find a 3rd party administrator that will handle a self directed IRA. All they have to do is roll over their current IRA into a self directed IRA and then they can start making the loans themselves. Once you show a potential lender that they can do this and start earning 8-10% interest, they get very excited. This is money that they didn’t think they could touch. It’s money that they are not looking for until their retirement. Now you are showing them how they can get 5 and 6 times what they are currently earning on their money. That is an incredible benefit to them.

There is advertising you can do to find private money lenders, but the best way to find them is to just start talking. If you just talk to people and start talking about real estate investing in general, they will start to ask you questions like how you find deals and where you get the money to fund them. This gives you the opportunity to talk about private lenders but without having to “sell” them on the idea. You are just explaining your business and how it works. Always end your conversation with “I’m always looking for more private lenders. If you know of anyone who would be interested, please give them my contact information.” I guarantee you that 90% of the time those individuals will say well I have some money would you be interested in using mine? Especially if throughout the description of your program you have told them what kind of interest they are going to make, how safe the money is, and also that you accept smaller loans. Most people don’t realize that you would be willing to except smaller amounts of money. They assume they would have to loan $100’s of thousands.