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In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, mass destruction has changed the lives of many people who reside along the Eastern Seaboard of the US, indefinitely. Some have lost their homes and personal belongings. Others are experiencing third world conditions, such as power outages, lack of food and drinking water. And for the ones who survived the storm further inland, there are other challenges to face such as long lines at gas stations, for public transportation and at the groce...ry store. The good news is that help is on the way. There is an outpouring of love and donations from individuals, businesses, institutions and charities from Americans all over the country. Together we can help the survivors of Hurricane Sandy. For individuals who desire to donate money, two websites to read before you start sending in funds. We want to ensure the money goes to a legitimate organization. Charity Navigator, www.charitynavigator.org, Guidestar, www.guidestar.org. If you are a small foundation and are ready to help but don’t know where to begin, The Association of Small Foundations has disaster relief resources on their website that will enable you to mobilize your resources now. http://www.smallfoundations.org/disaster-relief-resources/

This graph provided by Barclays Capital Research indicates that you would have had a higher rate of return if you owned real estate in comparison to investment grade bonds and government bonds in the past 10 years. Education and Preparation are the keys to success.

What is a NNN property? Here is the definition. The renter is accountable for their proportionate portion of property taxes, insurance, shared operating expenses and shared area utilities. Renters are additionally liable for all expenses connected with their own occupancy including personal property taxes, janitorial services and all utility payments. If tenant’s premises are a portion of a larger property, the common area maintenance charges (CAMS) will be segmented amongst ...the renters of the building, usually based upon the renter’s square footage percentage of the total complex. Normally, the property owner will be accountable for the structural integrity of the building. Here are some examples of NNN lessees.

Having the right adviser makes all the difference in the world. Under the leadership of Coach John Wooden, UCLA won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year periodseven in a row, an unprecedented feat. Within this period, his teams won a record 88 consecutive games. He was named national coach of the year six times.

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