Notes, Thoughts, and Other Stuff

About My Blog

In 1997 I began publishing content online at the domain FinancialFuture.com. Since then, I have changed professions, moved to new cities, and basically … wrote about my life. Thank you for taking the time to read my journal and notes,

Financialfuture.com is still in publication today!

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  • We Love Ours Tenants and Guests

    We Love Ours Tenants and Guests

    When I was a college student, I was treated terribly by property managers and owners. Many acted out of compliance with industry regulations.  I knew that when I was in a position to own a rental, that I would strive to be the best provider of rental housing. My name is Laura Artman. Welcome to Artman House. In my experience, property managers treat tenants as a nuisance. They don't want to hear from [...]

    By Published On: September 21, 2022
  • The Quest for High ROI

    The Quest for High ROI

    Portfolio diversification, tax efficiency, profit generation, consistent cash flow, inflation protection, and wealth creation are the primary goals for real estate investing. In California, it is possible to excel in th My name is Laura Artman and my approach to real estate management is ROI centric, rooted in the investment fundaments, and product driven. My background as a registered investment advisor gives me a broader and deeper perspective than most property managers. [...]

    By Published On: September 12, 2022
  • Available Aug 26th

    Available Aug 26th

    Unit 423 at 425 Vine St in Seattle is a chic, self-contained dog-friendly condo that is rented for 3-6 month time periods.  It is newly furnished with a double bed, loveseat, dresser, night stand, table and chairs, linens, dishes and everything you need to feel at home. Welcome to downtown Seattle. I purchased the condo in Dec 2021 and lived in it while I painted, carpeted and refreshed the unit. New carpet, [...]

    By Published On: July 27, 2022

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  • 22nd

    May, 21

    Recently I had the same conversation with three different women. I had placed my condo on the market and all [...]

  • 21st

    May, 21

    Taking the Right Kind of Risks The greatest challenge in investing as we age is to resist the urge to [...]

  • 23rd

    Oct, 20

    Start Your Search The first step in buying a new home is for us to identify the neighborhoods you [...]

  • 15th

    Jun, 20

    A Guide for Buying and Selling Realty During Covid-19 became an important priority when the world came to a sudden [...]

  • 09th

    Jun, 20

    CLIENT HANDBOOK TO ESCROW Resource guide with definitions, FAQs, and a directory of vendors and services providers [...]

  • 09th

    Jun, 20

    Congratulations on starting the process of selling your home! This timeline will guide you through the steps required. I [...]

  • 09th

    Jun, 20

    Palm Springs is a vibrant resort community nestled at the northern part of the Coachella Valley. The city has [...]

  • 31st

    May, 20

    When the stock market made a dramatic decline at the beginning of the millennium I was a registered investment advisor [...]

  • 07th

    Jan, 20

    Recently a friend asked me to explain why a buyer should never pay more than appraised value on leveraged property. [...]

  • 07th

    Aug, 19

    About a month ago I was sitting outdoors next to a friend of mine in Palm Springs. It was a [...]

  • 25th

    Jan, 19

    Healthy skin often begins with a Classic European facial. This classic facial is the foundation of skin care and should [...]

  • 10th

    Nov, 18

    Lorem ipsum is a placeholder text used in publishing and graphic design to demonstrate the layout of a document without [...]

  • 26th

    Jul, 17

    Finding a good domain name is a very difficult task. There are so many variables to consider that it is [...]

  • 13th

    May, 17

    Recently a friend asked me to explain why a buyer should never pay more than appraised value on leveraged property. [...]

  • 25th

    Oct, 16

    Consider Orange County. Forbes Magazine recently reported that Orange County is one of the most likely places to raise a [...]

  • 18th

    Oct, 16

    This is the California real estate update for October 20th and the first in a series of posts that looks [...]

  • 23rd

    Sep, 16

    Place where you pay taxes have drivers license registered to vote receive mail If you want to switch properties, you [...]

  • 08th

    Sep, 16

    Yesterday I completed the requirements to earn a certificate in property management by the California Association of Realtors®. I decided to add this designation to gain a better understanding of the challenges facing today's investors and property owners.

  • 15th

    Aug, 16

    Laguna Woods Dynamic Red Head Moving to an age restricted community is not what I thought it would be, it's better. [...]

  • 12th

    Aug, 16

    This weekend while I was enjoying a ride through the Laguna Woods Village golf cart tunnel, I reflected on some of the adventures I am having as I settle into The Village.

  • 28th

    Jul, 16

    When individuals and families decide to set a strategy for aging in place, they should address these important considerations. Everything on the list is straightforward and nothing is surprising.

  • 26th

    Jul, 16

    Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation This week I successfully completed the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation course and was [...]

  • 26th

    Jul, 16

    A 1031 exchange involves a swap of like-kind real estate for like-kind real estate. Tax-deferred 1031 Exchanges are important [...]

  • 26th

    Jul, 16

    A traditional IRA, Roth IRA, or SEP can own real estate in a self-directed account. Eligible types of property [...]