General Resources for Real Estate Investing and Business

Wealth Management

Credit Score

• MyFico.com - The originator and provider of the true FICO score. Get your score from all 3 credit bureaus here along with your full credit reports and information on improving your scores.

Legal

• Nolo.com - A deep library of legal books, software, legal eForms and more in one place.  It's the best do-it-yourself legal resource on the Web.
  
• LegalMatch.com - With Legal Match YOU choose the best Lawyer for YOUR needs. Choose from pre-screened lawyers interested in your case.

Organization

• FranklinCovey.com - Great place to start for getting organized! You can create your mission statement in the Franklin Covey Library. Get more from Microsoft Outlook by enhancing it with Plan Plus. You can even build your own paper planning system and carry it all in a stylish business case or tote.

Incorporation

• MyCorporation.com - C-corporation, S-corporation or LLC?  This site will teach you the difference, help you choose, and get you going the easy, accurate and affordable way.  Don't leave your assets unprotected!
  

For Your Home Office

Internet Access

• PeoplePC.com - for cheap dial up access. Best deal going if you cannot get a high speed connection or need a dial-up back up for your travels.

Software

• Adobe.com - Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional enables business professionals to reliably create, combine, and control Adobe PDF documents for easy, more secure distribution, collaboration, and data collection. You can protect sensitive information with passwords, permissions, and digital signatures.
  
• CoffeeCup.com - user friendly and powerful web design software at low prices (some freebies too).
  
• Quicken.com - Start saving for the bigger things you and your family really want - vacations, better day care, college, a new home - by staying on top of your everyday spending.  
• Support.com - Online computer repair! Get a complete system tune up, virus removal or spyware removal all without leaving your home!
• Zonelabs.com - Best firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spam combination in one great product.
  

Printing Supplies

• PsPrint - Save 10%, up to $75, off any product by entering the code - buynow. Many products such as business cards, stationary, calendars, banners, stickers, and event tickets.
• Vista Print - Great prices and deals on business cards, stationary, rubber stamps, and marketing materials.

Payroll & Benefits Services

• PayCycle.com - Easy, accurate, secure payroll you control. Over 60,000 small businesses use PayCycle. See why!
• HealthBenefitsDirect.com - Connects you with a licensed insurance agent who will compare dozens of coverage options from highly rated insurers and help you make the best choice for your situation and budget.

People Finder & Public Records Checks

• USSearch.com - Background & criminal record checks, court records checks, and people finding services.  The last one is great for locating the owner of a distressed property you want to buy.

Real Estate Investing Resources

Foreclosures

• Foreclosure.com - Find your next great real estate investment here.  Learn how to buy below market through pre-foreclosure, courthouse auctions, and bank REO's.
• RealtyTrac.com - Get detailed property data. Search nation wide for new homes, re-sales, auctions, and more...

Property Values

• ElectronicAppraiser.com - Get accurate, instant, real time data before you buy or sell your home.  Uses the same databases as most bank underwriters and professional appraisers.
  
• Homegain.com - Get your home value estimated.  It's Fast and Free!

Rehab and Repairs

• Reliable Remodeler.com - The right contractor, the right price, right now!

Property Management

• IREM.org - Customized reports, webinars, and latest news for the real estate management professional.

Education and Training Resources

• Summary.com - Executive book summaries of the best business books in your choice of audio, print or online.
• Buy.com - Same selections...Cheaper than Amazon.

Magazines

• MagazineCity.com - Save up to 92% on over 1,500 magazine titles from the web’s largest subscription source.

Real Estate

• CFHouses.com - LOTS of free articles and resources for both flipping and renting cash flow houses.
• CCIM.com - Commercial Real Estate - Find a commercial realtor, or learn to become one.

Marketing Resources

Logos

• LogoWorks.com - Affordable, custom logos in as little as 3 days!
• LogoYes.com - Logo designs custom made or DIY (Do It Yourself) – Try it for Free!

• Practice Pay Solutions - Easy and affordable e-Commerce capability and online payment processing.

Web Hosting

• BlueHost.com - Affordable, reliable web hosting solutions with no hidden fees.  They host this site.
  

Travel Resources

• Expedia.com - My personal favorite of the many options. Why? They seem to have negotiated the most "special deals" versus Orbitz, Travelocity, etc., by bulk buying space on popular airline routes and hotels.
• Priority Pass.com - For the road warrior, one membership here gets access to 500+ airport lounges worldwide. Perfect for those whose travels do not allow loyalty to one airline.