By Vena Jones-Cox As you can probably imagine, there’s a LOT that goes on in the background in running this big and growing community. One of those things is an annual meeting where our team looks at big picture things like vision, mission, big projects for the year...all the things you probably do for your...

by Tony Youngs I remember when I attended my first seminar, and the speaker said you have to have a system and discipline. I knew what the system was because he was teaching it. But I did not know what the discipline was until I began to apply the system. The discipline is that you...

By Todd VanMeter Trusts can be a powerful tool to have in your financial tool box. They can be a resource to help you build your financial wealth if you learn how and when to use them. The first step is to understand the two main categories of trusts, revocable and irrevocable. When you use...

By Al Williamson Landlords have always had the ability to woo business travelers to their rentals.  But now that online travel agencies such as Airbnb, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor have gone mainstream, it’s easier than ever! Let’s define a corporate rental as dwelling that’s lease directly to a company or a business traveler who has a...

By Vena Jones-Cox Note: Laws and regulations regarding the advertising, registering, and formalization of private loans vary enormously state-to-state. Generally, these rules apply to the borrower rather than the lender, but even lenders should be aware of what the laws in your state say about these transactions. Of course, this article is not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional advice. Always consult with your legal, accounting, or other professional before making any investment.  Further, nothing in this article should be construed as an offering or solicitation of a security.