So many cranes, so many uses!

Cranes can be defined as heavy-duty machines that are equipped with ropes or suspended cables that can be used to lift and lower objects that are impossible to transport manually. There is a worldwide demand for lifting and moving heavy material and the different types of cranes available are further proof that it is an

Water meters at the point of use

Point of Use (POU) meters are designed to provide a submetering solution for those properties that cannot be submetered with conventional submeters due to plumbing designs that bring multiple pipes into the apartment or office (stacked pipes). The meters were specifically designed for stacked standpipe configurations typically found on properties that use a central boiler

Lifestyle Living in the Beautiful Overberg Region

A good place to “get away” is usually within an hour or so of a big city. The Western Cape and, more particularly, the beautiful Overberg region are very popular, both with South Africans relocating from busy areas like Gauteng, and with international visitors, whether they are retirees or second home owners. The Overberg certainly

Opportunities in the Ketu Lakes Market

The first thing we will talk about in this article is the production and marketing of plantain chips. Plantain chips are made from fried plantain and packed in nylon bags and sold to willing buyers. For the school graduate, this does not imply much capital, what it requires is their commitment and ingenuity. This is

How to buy rentals

Many investors ask me what is the best way to purchase rental properties. Usually, finding investment properties isn’t the problem, it’s financing the properties. The main difference between buying “hold” properties (rentals) and buying investment properties to rehab and resell is financing. For flip properties, you only need to borrow for 6 to 9 months

Investing in Real Estate the Easy Way

Real estate investing can take many forms. If you work more than 50 hours a week, you probably don’t want to spend your free time searching, selecting, negotiating, financing, and managing real estate. Here is a simple investment guide to real estate earnings, how to invest without the hassle. Or, one might say, how to

What are the pros and cons of a comprehensive mortgage?

In a down economy, when obtaining home financing is extremely difficult, obtaining seller financing is often a great way to help each party involved on both sides of the transaction. One type of seller-assisted financing is the Wrap-Around Mortgage. In a comprehensive mortgage, the seller will have equity in their home at the time of