Business & Finance - 31 August 2006

I am very close to purchasing a building plot with permission. I am going to propose a two storey,building with 4 x 2 bed flats, and the project will be run by an architect.
(I have no development experience) I am informed by the architect that a project like this will be in region of 220-240K. Good quality 2 bed flats in this particular location (600m from town centre) come in around 140-150K. Even after my purchase of Land (120K) this shows a potential of 240K..... I cannot borrow from Bank against a project of this size, because I have no other property... and have no income....I just have cash, and an opportunity staring me in the face...

2006-08-31 04:30:25 · 3 answers · asked by justsquiff 2 in Investing

2006-08-31 04:24:05 · 11 answers · asked by Sakina 3 in Other - Business & Finance

I am in the process of aquiring my first multi unit property. What advive can you give relative to the property purchase or landlord/tenant relations. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

2006-08-31 04:20:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

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2006-08-31 04:18:06 · 9 answers · asked by rachna 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-08-31 04:17:53 · 7 answers · asked by sarah h 1 in Careers & Employment

My ex fiancee and I have 3 children together. While we were living together, I claimed 2, he in turn claimed the other child. Now that we are no longer together we both share the responsibilites of the children. We each split bills etc, and have the kids every other month. Is there any way when tax time rolls around that we can both claim all three? Or will we have to be stuck one of us claiming all or none etc.? Thanks!!!

2006-08-31 04:14:59 · 7 answers · asked by i_luv_bng_boriqua 2 in United States

My wife and I are 30-36 professionals with no children. We are considering relocating to the Charlotte, NC area, as we prefer urban culture, yet a safe and youthful environment, with good location to travel north and south on the east coast. Please share your experiences and advice :)

2006-08-31 04:09:42 · 6 answers · asked by poo 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I am performing a survey. I need stats, and you get 2 points!! Everyone wins!! Thanks!

2006-08-31 04:04:11 · 6 answers · asked by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-31 04:03:23 · 5 answers · asked by gloribelllebron 2 in Personal Finance

2006-08-31 04:02:18 · 1 answers · asked by Relggob 2 in Careers & Employment

I'm looking to relate national habits. It can be measured by the level of income but is there any specific measure?

2006-08-31 03:59:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

Okay here's my situation I am currently separated. When I left my home we had a buyer for the house and were set to go to settlement in 2 weeks. I moved into an apartment. The deal fell through. I found another buyer and that deal is falling through as well. My options are to go back to the house, giving up my apartment, or to let the house go to foreclosure. If I let the house go to foreclosure and subsequently file bankruptcy, how long will I have to wait typically to buy a house?

2006-08-31 03:58:13 · 12 answers · asked by THYCK-A-LICIOUS 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Or at least it seems that way in my case. Even though I am qualified for many positions I apply for, I never hear back from the application or interview. I am healthy, I can work as well or better than people half my age. I know employers are not suppose to discriminate about age, but I think they have ways around it. What do you think?

2006-08-31 03:57:56 · 22 answers · asked by J. P. 7 in Careers & Employment

2006-08-31 03:55:25 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2006-08-31 03:53:40 · 3 answers · asked by chicken_legz 1 in United Kingdom

2006-08-31 03:52:51 · 21 answers · asked by Cherri 1 in Careers & Employment

So hard that you've left the business, or are thinking of leaving the business? Out here in Chicagi, agents are leaving the biz left and right, esp.the ones who got in the game the last few years, and the older ones on the verge of retirement anyway...good news-in 1.5 to 2 years, the field will be cleared out again...bad news-everything will prob be web-based at that point on Craig's list type
sites. Point is, the business was on its way out anyway, just
like travel agencies and floor-based stock-brokers. You very well just saw the last hurrah of old-fashioned agency, like a supernova
before it burns out and extinguishes. Definitely time for these
agents to go back to their old desk jobs or school. Many here
are panicking, and dropping commissions so low that they are close to PAYING sellers to list. I'm being only slightly facetious on that last point, as some out here are charging 300$ for a full-service listing. Funny what starvation will do to commissions!
and mighty sad!

2006-08-31 03:52:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Don't tell me it costs more than twice as much to make. I'm sure that is the wrong answer.

2006-08-31 03:49:49 · 9 answers · asked by Adam H 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-08-31 03:47:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2006-08-31 03:47:52 · 14 answers · asked by jim's girl 1 in Small Business

Check out this site... Does anybody signed of for it ? Did you get the money you "worked" for or was it a real scam ?
http://boffopaidmail.com/pages/index.php?refid=jesseka

2006-08-31 03:46:29 · 5 answers · asked by j2e0s0s0 1 in Careers & Employment

Are they checking to see if you are some sort of pedophile or sicko or are they looking into your driving record, i.e. dui's, reckless driving, etc. and how far back are they going to check? Is this really necessary and legal? Some places want to do background checks, credit checks, drug testing, etc. for jobs that only pay about $10 hour. Anyone know?

2006-08-31 03:43:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

My mother passed away 4 years ago, and I just remembered that she had a 401k plan because it was listed on her paycheck statement (I'm assuming she had the plan, why else would it be on there with an amount next to it right?). Well what happens to that saved up money? Does the company keep it or they just let it float around? I only ask because if anything it's still my mothers money and technically would belong to her family...so how would one go about claiming it?

2006-08-31 03:40:59 · 7 answers · asked by ProudArmyWife! 2 in Personal Finance

I did not get fired, I quit and gave proper notice. I frankly had enough of my managers behavior and needed to get out of that environment. I have learned that in Michigan, its legal to give negative references as long as there is documentation to back up thier claims. I worked their for 4 years, was promoted twice and I cannot simply not put this company in my resume. The last year I worked there was horrible beyond comprehension. I kept getting write ups and I couldn't figure out what I was doing and what I needed to change my behavior. I felt that it was a contructive discharge but I never could figure out a way to prove it. I went on alot of interviews and a couple of places said after the interview that I was hired as long as nothing came up in my refrence check, Apparently something did come up-the place were I work now was kind enought to show me. It's not a very good job but, I figure If I stick it out for a year I will get something better.

2006-08-31 03:36:38 · 11 answers · asked by beans90000 1 in Careers & Employment

in the past 3 years i've bounced around job 2 job and i always find something i don't like about each, any suggestions, i always leave for more money but i also want to be happier going to work

2006-08-31 03:35:52 · 6 answers · asked by mc2003996 2 in Careers & Employment

We would like to know about a mentor program we have seen on TV that utilizes retired business people as the mentors. We do not remember the name of the program, but really would appreciate some business insight from someone that has grown a small business, and would consider giving us the benefit of their knowledge and experiance. Neither of our families have this kind of experiance, and we are at the point where it could make a lot of difference in the future of our small business... Please realize, we have ran our business for 4 years, but still are quite uneducated in a lot of respects regarding business operation, so an amount of patience will be required on your part ! Thank you, hope to hear from some patient, knowledgable person soon !!!!!

2006-08-31 03:31:13 · 7 answers · asked by mobileminiatures 5 in Small Business

in finance discipline, we need to know what is 'price' and 'value'.

2006-08-31 03:31:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

Do you? If yes, how often? what type?
hard or soft?
pics or movies?
aren't you afraid you'd be caught by your colleagues or the IT department?

Beware, the IT departments usually track employee activities... !

2006-08-31 03:30:36 · 9 answers · asked by Líbano 3 in Careers & Employment

Do you? If yes, how often?
aren't you afraid you'd be caught by your colleagues or the IT department?

Beware, the IT departments usually track employee activities... !

2006-08-31 03:29:33 · 9 answers · asked by Líbano 3 in Careers & Employment

I reported my card stolen yesterday (aug. 30th). They said they were going to send out another card. How long does it take to receive aa second card if you lost it. Im currently with Visa. And I live in the midwest. will my card be sent faster since it's a second card?..Please give accurate feed back.

2006-08-31 03:27:41 · 11 answers · asked by Just_Asking 2 in Credit