Wecome! This is my "digital rolodex " to quickly reference sites pertaining to real estate, finance, business and a list of local resources. If it's useful to you, you are most welcome to visit often. And if you've got a suggestion on a site you think might be helpful, let me know!
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Concise information for landlords, tenants and property managers. Here, you'll also find Chapter 521 Residential Landlord-Tenant Code of the Hawaii Revised Statutes
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This is the Security market's main regulator. This site goes beyond basic education. You can research Individual Brokers or Firms and tips for protecting your money.
Site is run by Edgar Online, the central source for any information derived from the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, but in a more user friendly format
Believe it... you can do just as well with Direct Investing. Find out about DRIPs and other gloriously useful tiddle bits on making money work for you!
Jack Guttentag is a Professor of Finance (now Emeritus) at the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania. If you're looking for mortgage/debt calculator, try LoanCalc.com.
Fair, Isaac & Co (FICO) is the credit rating score lenders use. What's YOUR score? See how lenders see you. Find out how scoring works and how to improve your score. While you're at it, check out there Calculators link ...helps you make important decisions on borrowing money!
Its "Guru Screener" helps you find stocks using the same strategies as Peter Lynch or Ben Graham...might not always help in finding good companies, but you'll atleast be in good company while you search.
I like this site. It has per State Tax Collection Data (Yes, I can hear it now. "Do you have a life?!" Sure do! ..."hmmm"). It also has current listings of States with Internet Filings. Great site to nosey in! OK, I've to get back to my life. Enjoy your visit!
...and so, the stock market dive took alot of victims and you have to resign from your retirement to go back to work?! Some happy investors say TIPS was a really good move. It's other counterpart is the Series 1 savings bond. Click on the links to check things out!
Ready for another playground aside from the corporate world of stocks n bust? The government can help provide diversion and may help bring in the bacon: Visit the IRS Real & Personal Property Sales and then, there's the United States Treasury Auctions to check out, too.
The trick with these auctions are to know your prices, your maximum bid before you start and stick to it, don't get carried away, read the BOLD and the FINE print!.
Since you're still on your online surfboard, cruise along with me to a most fascinating site. Save the money other's will charge you to look for unclaimed property that may be due to you or your loved ones:
Did you know that millions of dollars from class-action suits go uncollected every year? Experts guess-timate that nearly half of all people who are eligible for compensation never follow up. Are you one of them?
Check the following site:
Big Class Action (go to the "class action settlements" link). Settlements listed will direct you to the website or lawyer to go to for details on filing a claim.
The help page alone is VERY useful for the seasoned real estate investor & first time homeowner. If you are planning to make your first home purchase, visit this site for FACTS.
Meeting good, honest and reliable people is a blessing especially when something breaks down and/or needs professional attention. We've had first hand positive experience with the following companies. Remember: Before you hire anyone, check their credentials!
Building Industry of Hawaii (BIA) This link takes you to their member directory. It's a good way to check out different companies and services... before heading out the door to browse brick-n-mortar stores.
Want a CLUE? Check here. Clue reports are now available on line. The CLUE report (Comprehensinve Loss Underwriting Exchange) details every claim filed on a property for the preceding 5 years. You can also check Nannies, Contractors...check the qualification of your physician, dentist... and other matters that may be of interest to you.
They do all makes & models for both residential & commercial accounts. They're consistantly prompt, personable and professional. We've worked with both Harry and Larry. They've been doing sales and service since 1978.
Just got married? Had a baby? Opened your own business? Calculate your Paycheck Withholding, how much Self Employment Tax to pay and other tax saving situations. Go on... save a bundle!
Some files you download are .pdf files. You'll need to first download the Adobe Acrobat Reader. It's FREE.
If you've managed to get all the way down here... feel free to browse. The following are workable links that I've yet to categorize somewhere... when time permits.
AAA Termite & Pest Control
License No. PC-422
Bus: 808.247.5533 Fax: 808.235.5433
Kevin Davis, Manager and Wayne are very thorough and full of usefull tidbits. The office is on the Windward side of Oahu but they go all over!
Another option to casinos in Las Vegas offering suites and still near the strip. The link above takes you to their Hotel Directory in the United States.
