6 things I learned in my first year as a landlord that any new real estate investor should knowCourtesy Donna Fenn I have several rental properties, and in my first year as a landlord, I learned a few lessons that could have saved me money if I'd known. I wish I'd known the inspector won't find everything — a missed electrical issue cost us… Jan 02 21January 02, 2021Article at Business Insider
I've been a landlord for years, and there are 5 questions I asked myself to decide if I was ready to invest in real estateCourtesy Donna Fenn Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and… Nov 11 20November 11, 2020Article at Business Insider
My parents enjoyed a comfortable retirement for 25+ years by living by 5 money rules throughout their livesCourtesy Donna Fenn Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and… Oct 05 20October 05, 2020Article at Business Insider
'Serious' buyers and sellers are seeing success in the housing market right now, real estate agents say. Here are the biggest questions you need to ask yourself to decide whether to list your home.Wilfredo Lee/AP Images This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Selling a house may seem impossible during the coronavirus pandemic, but experts agree that if you need to sell your house… May 06 20May 06, 2020Article at Business Insider
9 of the biggest mistakes startup entrepreneurs makeStrelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design/flickr Potential startup entrepreneurs can oftentimes get swept up in the excitement of their ideas, products, and services and make some devastating, yet common, mistakes. Underestimating the… Aug 27 19August 27, 2019Article at Business Insider
6 signs you should sell your home, according to expertsGetty Images Selling your home is a major life choice that involves your likely most important asset. We asked experts what the perfect time is for people to sell their home. They told us six of the biggest signs that it's time to put your home on… Jul 12 19July 12, 2019Article at Business Insider
8 essential, low-budget renovations that will make your home more appealing to millennial buyersGetty Images Millennials make up 35% of homebuyers. If you're selling your home, you should pay attention to the unique needs and preferences of millennial buyers. Small renovations to your home's lighting, floors, and outdoor spaces can make it more… Apr 03 19April 03, 2019Article at Business Insider
When Going Global, Beware of Cultural MisstepsEven the most meticulously crafted global business plan can run aground if you don’t pay close attention to the social and cultural elements of doing business on foreign soil. I spoke to a few U.S. entrepreneurs who operate globally for some advice … Jan 13 17January 13, 2017Article at OPEN Forum
Now There's an Airbnb for Your CarInc.'s 11th annual 30 Under 30 list features the young founders taking on some of the world's biggest challenges. Here, meet Getaround. Remember the days when owning a car was the ultimate ticket to adulthood and freedom? If you're scratching your … Jun 10 16June 10, 2016Article at Inc.com
How This Century-Old Technology Is Finally Making Hospitals SaferInc.'s 11th annual 30 Under 30 list features the young founders taking on some of the world's biggest challenges. Here, meet Vital Vio. When Colleen Costello was just 14 years old, a close family member was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. "That … May 24 16May 24, 2016Article at Inc.com
These Young Entrepreneurs Are Shaping the FutureFor more than 10 years, Inc.'s 30 Under 30 list has given us a tantalizing glimpse into the future. Millennials often start and build companies to address problems that are unique to their 80 million-member generation. They perceive opportunities … May 24 16May 24, 2016Article at Inc.com
Meet the Judges of This Year's 30 Under 30Choosing this year's 30 Under 30 honorees was truly a community effort. Our editors and writers culled 540 applications down to the most promising, and then we assembled a prestigious panel of judges to help make the final choices. We could not have … May 24 16May 24, 2016Article at Inc.com
How Bark & Co. Sold 20 Million Products and Dominated the Dog Subscription SpaceInc.'s 11th annual 30 Under 30 list features the young founders taking on some of the world's biggest challenges. Here, meet Bark & Co. There's Dollar Shave Club for guys, Birchbox for gals, Blue Apron for gourmets, and NatureBox for snackers--so why … May 24 16May 24, 2016Article at Inc.com
Could Gamification Be Your Secret Weapon?What Is Gamification? “Gamification involves using the tools and methodology that were popularized by games and using them in other areas of life to make things easier,” explains Yoav Luri, co-founder of Boulder-based Simple Energy . You might, for … Feb 10 16February 10, 2016Article at OPEN Forum
How to Use Technology Brilliantly to Help Grow Your Company“In the past two to four years, we’ve gone from using data to describe to using it to predict,” says Amir Behbehani, CEO of Serial Metrics , a data analytics company. Figure out ahead of time what customers will buy and how to manage your inventory, … Dec 15 15December 15, 2015Article at OPEN Forum
Stem Toys Made For Girls Are The Hot New TrendThe shortage of women in computer science and tech has been a topic of heated discussion and much teeth-gnashing. . Given that STEM (science, tech, engineering and math) careers are regularly among the highest paid and the number of STEM jobs is … Nov 17 15November 17, 2015Article at Fortune
Elizabeth Holmes Wants You to Have Control of Your Health Info__Elizabeth Holmes is a Woman of the Year because... "At only 31, she is already proving the outsize impact one fiercely determined individual can have on the lives of so many." __ —philanthropist Melinda Gates, cochair of the Bill & Melinda Gates … Oct 29 15October 29, 2015Article at Glamour
Donna Karan: Why I made the ‘very tough decision’ to sellFor 31 years, Donna Karan of Donna Karan International and DKNY helped professional women dress. Her Seven Easy Pieces – a body suit, pants, jacket, skirt, suede jacket, coat, sequined skirt –mostly in shades of black – set the standard for a … Oct 25 15October 25, 2015Article at Fortune
See Ya, VCs: The Unexpected Benefits of Bootstrapping a Businessand valuations soared, giving a new crop of entrepreneurs hope that they, too, might hop on the VC bandwagon. But not so fast. Despite all the gushing over “unicorns” such as Uber and Airbnb (companies with post-funding valuations in excess of $1 … Sep 25 15September 25, 2015Article at OPEN Forum