Trying to find the best rated home based businesses can be a difficult challenge that many people face. Once taking the step and action to start an online home business, most people’s first step is to try to rate the available options to see what is the best for them. In this article I want to address the challenge and how futile it can be.Looking for those best rated home based businesses is often an exercise in futility. Why do I say that? It’s actually very simple, where can you go to actually find out what business or education offer online is best and how are they rated? I have looked online for some time trying to not only find online business opportunities, but also to find anything or anyplace that rated them to help in my decision on what to buy into.My quest gave me no results that I could depend on. It only proved to me that in order to determine the best rated home base businesses; I was going to have to do the work myself. Thus the best tool you have to find that ideal business opportunity online is your due diligence and individual research.I would like to be able to give you the exact steps to use in order to rate each opportunity, but it varies with almost every one. Of course, simple common sense will tell you that communication with the company offering the service is critical.a. Do they offer you a phone number?b. Do they have fast email response to your questions?c. Do they give names, address, etc?Remember, if you are not able to get this type of information before you buy, you most likely will not get any service once they have your money.After much investigation I was able to find some scams and some honest online business opportunities. It was a long struggle and again, I wish I had a magic solution other than personal time to investigate each one, but there does not seem to be anything out there that will tell you what are the best rated home base businesses out there.So go forward carefully, ensure you get good, fast communication when you ask questions, as well as real live company people there to help you out. That’s what I found to be the only solution and I found it to be fairly effective at weeding out the less than good options, and pointing out the better opportunities.

Have you been scratching your head wondering what home business should I start.I’ll tell you one thing, you have to be careful where you ask that question. You’ll be barraged by people trying to get you to join their business, or you’ll simply get terrible advice from people who don’t have clue about business.So hopefully this article will shed some light on how you should make the decision.Ways to Answer the Question What Home Based Business Can I StartOne thing that you have to be abundantly clear about is that this is a decision that you MUST make yourself, based on your own wants, desires, personality, strengths, and interests, goals, ambitions, and probably a million other things.Bottom line it’s a personal decision that only YOU can truly answer. It would be like asking someone “who should I marry?” You’ll get a ton of different answers and advice but are you really going to marry someone because of what someone else told you? Not a chance.But you would agree that there are some pretty universal character traits that you’d want to see in a potential spouse right?Well the same goes with the question of what home based business can I start. There are certain characteristics that you should look for in a home business. When these characteristics aren’t there, then more people fail. But when they ARE there then it seems like the stars have lined up, and people begin to see huge success pretty quickly.Characteristics of a Business Opportunity to JoinFirst of all the product and/or opportunity should be in a viable market. This means that whatever it is that you’re selling, or if it’s a multi level business opportunity, it should be something that has a good audience.Marketability is huge factor because if you don’t have an audience, you’re business is going to parish pretty darn quickly. It’s like trying to sell ice in Alaska…not all that great of a market there. But if you’re selling that same ice…as water in the desert, then you’ve got a pretty darn good chance of making some good money.This means that you need an opportunity that meets a lot of people’s wants and desires. Looking good, feeling good, making money, all these are good places to start.Second, the compensation must be worth your time!Why work for pennies when that same effort can go toward big money?I so often see people asking what home based business can I start, and the opportunities they’re looking are going to pay them peanuts. They don’t understand that it takes time and effort, and if they’re really serious money to market their business. So make sure that you’re going to get paid fairly for the work that you’re doing.In network marketing the compensation plans are usually very confusing, and often people don’t find out until it’s too late that they’re working for peanuts.However many network marketing opportunity compensation plans, such as the Agel opportunity are very generous, and even pay fast cash bonuses so you’re in profit right away. Some also pay for vacations, and even your car payment.Third, you MUST have training from someone who has experience, and who is successful! Here’s the thing. Why struggle when you can learn from someone who’s presently doing what YOU want to be doing?It seems pretty simple, but a lot of times someone will ask me what home based business can I start, and I’ll tell them simply one where the person introducing you to the business is successful, and is willing to give up all of their secrets to you.Most people think that’s hard, but the truth is that network marketing companies basically pay distributors to pass down their knowledge. Not only that, many network marketing distributors are some of the highest earners in the world.So there you go, if you’re asking what home based business can I start, you now know what to look for and find that answer.

If you’ve ever done home based business work before, then you know that it really is work. There are several top companies as well as great products that you can try to sell, but the one constant in them all is the purchase of products or services. Some type of product/service must be purchased for you to make a profit. And in order to do that on a big level, you certainly must have leverage. So you can work your tail off and try to make as many one-on-one sales yourself or work smart and leverage your abilities and time by taking advantage of systems to replicate yourself into a sales force of many to sell more products and services to more people. Does that make sense?With home based business work, the problem lies here. People just don’t know how to effectively and inexpensively create that leverage to dramatically increase their results so they can achieve the amount of success they desire! If done right, you actually end up sacrificing less hours to get better results in less time.Now let me say that first of all, if you’ve been failing at home based business work for months now – or maybe even years – realize that it is not your fault. Myself and many other people have suffered with the exact same issues. You simply were never trained and for that reason never knew the right tactics of how to utilize the web and other tools to be successful. That’s like trying to do open-heart surgery after taking a few CPR lessons – it is specialized schooling. But in this case it will not cost you several $100,000′s to master the skills and tools required to become successful with your business; utilizing just a few crucial tools with the right marketing system & training will make your home based business profitable very quickly (depending on how much leverage you apply!).So here’s the number 1 issue with Home Based Business work: getting your business in front of enough interested and qualified people! Again it’s all about leverage – you want to get your message out to more people on a regular basis without spending lots of money or wasting precious time trying to sort through “suspects” one by one yourself (whether in person or on the phone, etc). The bigger your organization, the better your power to move more product and at the end of the day make more money.In order to build a group, you would prefer a system already in place that has the ability to pre-qualify and sort through your interested prospects on autopilot, notifying you of the more serious prospects so you know where you can spend your time for maximum results. Replicate yourself by developing a team to help reduce your Home Based Business work load and multiply your earnings. Show your organization how to utilize the system and how the people they recruit can do the same thing and once this occurs, you will have done a full cycle and completely replaced yourself while your income continues to expand.

Have you ever wondered what a commercial property management company does? Or better yet, what they should be doing?

If you’re asking either question and reading this article, then it’s safe to say you probably own commercial real estate or are considering purchasing commercial investment property. The answer to this question is simple, “Whatever you want them to do”. Ok, it’s not that simple. Practically speaking, the range of service varies quite a bit from company to company, depending on who you speak with. However, there are some basics that are essential and necessary regardless of your reason for needing or wanting professional property management. In this article you will find the answers to what you should expect from a commercial property management company.

The basics:

Accounting Services

Reporting- Monthly accounting reports that include, a balance sheet, income & expense statement, general ledger, rent-roll, rent ledger, expense ledger and a copy of the bank statement are the basics. There are various other reports you may want or need depending on the property and ownership type. For instance, with a self-storage property you will want in addition to the above, a copy of the audit and daily deposit report.

Narrative Report- This is a narrative monthly summary of exceptions in the budget, income and expenses or any unusual activity on your property, this report should be prepared by the property manager responsible for your property.

Collections (AR – Accounts Receivable) – Collecting rents and other monies owed. This function is generally considered an accounting function, until the point there is a problem (which is quite frequent these days). You will want a company that has a clearly defined process and system of responsibilities when it comes to collections, ask them, Who? – who will do what in the collection process. What? – what will be done. When? – when will it be done.

Payments (AP – Accounts Payable)- Now that they have collected your money, you will want them to pay the bills. Again, you will want them to clearly define, Who, What and When this will occur. You may want to define for the accounting staff the details on payment of your expenses, including when and how much to disburse to you, as well as other details such as reserves for taxes, insurance or capital improvements.

Lease Processing – This task is generally a group effort, with a defined patterned or specific routing to a number of people within the company, including the accounts receivable department and property manager. Each has a specific function and items they are looking for. However, one person generally inputs the lease into the computer. This part of the process is extremely important, as a missed date or dollar amount could result in serious repercussions down the road. Detail and a process that includes multiple layers of people checking the input process is Key.

Management Services

The Property Manager – This person is “One” of the focal points by which you make your decision on whether you hire a company or not. The property manager is the person that will make the critical day-to-day decisions that go into operating a property. Their responsibilities include – relationships with your Tenants and Vendors, physical condition of your property, oversight of the collection process, payment of bills, budgeting, lease administration, monthly reporting, generally all aspects of the operation of your commercial real estate. Most importantly they will be your contact and source of information about your real estate investment. Make sure you feel completely comfortable with this person and their abilities.

Site Visits – site visits are a critical part of any property management contract, minimally you want your property manager on your site once per month, weekly is preferred. Many things happen during the course of a week on a commercial property. The frequency of the managers’ visits will depend on the type of property they are overseeing. The purpose of the property managers’ visit will vary from property to property as well, however, here are a few tasks your manager should attend to while on your property:

The idea of investing in real estate has appeal in that it offers a potential supplemental income for the buyer. You may have heard terms like “flipping homes,” where you buy a home at a low price, fix up, and sell for profit; or, you may be interested in buying up property for the purpose of seasonally renting it to part-time residents. However you came to be interested in real estate investments, know that there are a number of laws and regulations, as well as common courtesies, that you should be aware of before you start bidding on contracts.

Let’s take a look at five situations that will require you to understand how real estate law works, and how to proceed during conflicts.

1) Any decision you make regarding a real estate investment must be approved by legal counsel before everything is signed and sealed. If you want to buy a condo, a duplex, or even an entire building, it is wise to have legal representation if you plan to do more with the property than live in it. You will need to be aware of laws regarding tenants and zoning, where applicable.

2) If you are involved in a legal dispute over property, it is important to have all the correct paperwork to support your case. While it would be ideal to have all transactions involving your property run smoothly, inevitably you may run into conflicts with renters. When claims are made with regards to your property, make sure you have written evidence to back up your statements in the event you wind up in court or in a lawyer’s office.

3) To achieve a sound return on investment, consider long term commitments as opposed to shorter turnarounds on property. If you can find an excellent tenant willing to rent your property in the long-term, you may wish to consider offering multi-year leases. Offer prospective tenants a good deal, and it may save you the headache and expense of advertising your property every six months.

4) Make sure you know exactly what comprises the property in which you invest. When possible, have the property inspected and checking for zoning restrictions. You don’t want to be stuck with a building or lot that you can’t use.

5) Understand the mortgage and payment schedules to avoid defaulting. Make sure you know when to make payments and what your rights are with regards to paying for your property.