Author Archives: iWriter

About iWriter

Bio: My favorite song is "My Way" by Frank Sinatra; it is a good summary of how I have strived to live my life. I've been many things, worn many hats, and have walked in many shoes. I love to listen to music for inspiration, like 80s pop/rock, 90s grunge music, urban country, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Andrea Bocelli, Lara Fabian, Laura Pausini, Lana Del Rey, Ferras, Keiko Matsui, Chris Botti, Michael Buble and many contemporary Christian artists. You're likely to glean some insights into the enigma of my mind if you dare to read my work. But, ye be warned - once you are drawn into my wake, you may not be able to steer your ship out of the current. ;-) Education: AA, BS, MS, Candidate for Juris Doctor (2019)

The Game of Time

Posted on March 3, 2018

I’m playing a game and my opponent is the time thief. So far he’s been winning, but I’ve been observing his strategies for awhile. I’ve also been calculating my own strategies for some time now, and pretty soon I’m going … Continue reading →

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The 3 Duties of a Real Estate Transaction Lawyer

Posted on February 27, 2018

As law students, we are trained to identify the legal risks of a given scenario and then advise our clients of those risks. That is the essence of lawyering. As a transaction lawyer, because we can recognize the potential for … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Real Estate Investments

Posted on February 3, 2018

Here’s 5 Advantages: High rate of return, typically better than stocks or bonds; Tax shelter (depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and capital gains exemptions); Hedge against inflation; The power of leverage: making money with OPM; Equity! Here’s 5 Disadvantages: Illiquid (not a … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 8, 2017
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Jacksonville Beach

Posted on August 4, 2017

This is one of my favorite venues in Jax Beach…the Casa Marina Hotel.

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2 US Visa Options for International Investors

Posted on March 15, 2017

If you are an entrepreneur and have the ability to invest in or start a US business, there are two visa options that may be right for you: the EB-5 (Foreign Investor) Visa and the E-2 (Treaty Investor) Visa. EB-5 … Continue reading →

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What To Do in Jacksonville?

Posted on June 25, 2016

Hi Folks, Last week we saw an amazing array of properties and the luscious live-work-play community of Downtown Doral, a city within a city (Miami) in sunny South Florida. In today’s Virtual Tour, we’ll be exploring Downtown Jacksonville & it’s hip, … Continue reading →

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Do I Need a Home Inspection?

Posted on June 2, 2016

In Florida, home sellers (and their listing agents) are required to disclose any defects that are not readily observable and materially affect the property value. (Ch. 475.2701, F.S.) With that being said, there may be times when certain defects are unknown to … Continue reading →

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Self-Promotion: Real Estate Media Creation

Posted on April 19, 2016

Okay, so I have been experimenting with Canva and I love the capabilities for digital & print media. So far I have only used the graphics online, but you could easily print the pdf’s for, let’s say, open house brochures. Here’s … Continue reading →

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The 3 Steps of a Real Estate Sale

Posted on March 11, 2016

Step One: Negotiation This is where offer and acceptance of a purchase price are negotiated between a buyer and a seller, the purchase contract is then signed, and the escrow period begins.   Step Two: Due Diligence Here, an escrow account is … Continue reading →

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