Passion investing — putting a percentage of your wealth into something you love — has become highly popular over the past decade or so. The concept is so well accepted that many investment advisors are suggesting that their clients allocate a fixed percentage — perhaps 15 to 20% of their wealth — in this investment category. What’s a passion investment? Typically, it’s something you’d spend your money on even if you weren’t considering it as an investment, which then grows over time as you recognize the value that’s being created by your collection. Here are some of the leading types: … [Read more...]

There’s nothing else like it on the Monterey Peninsula. Garage Unlimited of Monterey offers 46 car and storage condos ranging from 1,384 sq. ft. to almost 2,700 sq. ft. of space in a private, access-controlled facility at Ryan Ranch near the airport. In an area that loves its cars — yet has a serious shortage of attached garage space in many residential areas and new developments — it’s no surprise that Garage Unlimited of Monterey has been embraced by collectors and track-driving enthusiasts with an affinity for a world-class circuit such as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. But what really … [Read more...]

Commercial real estate has always been an attractive and lucrative investment business. Its value has further increased with the increasing density of small businesses. The cash flow in commercial real estate business primarily depends on your strategy before investment and the potential of property to increase the value. The following tips will help you add value to your commercial property in order to make the most out of it. 1.     Make the Right Type of Improvements There are two types of property improvements. Cosmetic improvements Substantial improvements New carpeting, … [Read more...]