Tips on Buying and Bed and Breakfast

Now is the time to invest in an existing Bed and Breakfast/Inn or small boutique hotel. The price of a Bed and Breakfast Inn has dropped drastically because of the economic situation but this is not always a bad situation for those who can invest in these great historical or newly built properties. Mortgage modifications and term extensions from the Treasury are doing their best to provide less expensive mortgage financing and are cutting interest rates to make monthly mortgage payments more affordable. B&B/Inn owners who will pay lower monthly payments will be more likely to to have money to meet their B&B/Inn payment, which will then increase the value of the bonds that are secured by these mortgages. Affordable and predictable monthly payments are what everyone is looking for as an investment and a Bed and Breakfast Inn is an opportunity to not only invest but see a return in years to come. You may or may not want to be the Innkeeper as well but this is income property.

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Time to Celebrate and Decorate

Christmas is the beautiful time for celebration and the joyous tradition of decorating our homes and our hearts. It is one that all families look forward to from trimming the tree, hanging our stocking over the fireplace (or somewhere near our tree) for Santa to fill. Christmas cooking, oh yes, thanks to all the wonderful cooks who make our cookies, homemade candy, pies, cakes to share with those we love and those we maybe just barely know or not we just want to smile and say Happy Holiday and here is a little something from our family.
Our beautiful Christmas trees no matter how small or large, real or artificial are a tradition. Carrying on this tradition is important to the family and friends we love. After all we sharing our beautiful “tree art” by inviting you to see our tree..

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Thanksgiving should also be Vegetarian and Vegan friendly.
A meatless Thanksgiving can be just as wholesome. Salads  apples, carrots, and beets always refreshing . Thanksgiving without cranberries would not be the same and since they are allowed add them to your list. Butternut Squash always a hit on family and friends celebrated get together’s. Walnut apple stuffing is a must for the holidays and for dessert the very popular tofu pumpkin or squash pie and the always great Vegan Tofu Divine Chocolate Cake or Chocolate Raspberry Fudge Brownies… What every your serving we will be there to celebrate it just that our choices may be a bit different so don’t forget us..and we promise to bring something special too.

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Article by Rick Newman of Commercial Capital Network

Very few investors/entrepreneurs realize that they have the ability to self-direct their IRAs and 401k plans into real estate and other assets.   Most believe that there are only two options available to them if they want or need to access capital from their plan/s, namely, either borrowing from the account or withdrawing some portion of the assets.  Borrowing involves repaying the principal and interest and a withdrawal may be subject to a pre-distribution tax and penalties.  There is another way…

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