Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Funds are all the rage these days with the green movement flowing strong. Everyone is worried about social responsibility and some are capitalizing on it.

So what exactly is a SRI?

Well, according to investopedia..

An investment that is considered socially responsible because of the nature of the business the company conducts. Common themes for socially responsible investments include avoiding investment in companies that produce or sell addictive substances (like alcohol, gambling and tobacco) and seeking out companies engaged in environmental sustainability and alternative energy/clean technology efforts. Socially responsible investments can be made in individual companies or through a socially conscious mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF).

So SRI’s are just stocks or investments in companies that are socially responsible and/or green.

Do SRI’s Deliver Superior Returns?

Not exactly. Read more about Paul Hawken’s Winning Investment Strategy to learn more why SRI’s don’t deliver superior returns and how you can build a more successful portfolio.

Deeds can be daunting!

With several different types of deeds transferring property can be confusing. So to clear up some of the confusion here is a great video that explains some of the types of deeds you may run into while participating in our auctions.

With the power of the internet, business opportunities are opening up left and right. One of the fastest growing home-based businesses involves selling items online. Many big names like Google and Yahoo allow you to create virtual store fronts and big name etailers like Amazon.com and Overstock.com allow individuals to sell products on their sites taking advantage of the following they’ve already built with their brands. You can even take advantage of the hundreds of auction sites like eBay and OnlineAuction.com to sell your items.

These companies spend millions of dollars each quarter on market research and branding campaigns. These guys are recognized and trusted; all you need to do is hop i and take part in the success they’ve already built for you. How much easier can it get?

How nice would it be to roll out of bed on your terms and work in your pajamas all day at home while you watch your little ones or take of your ailing parents? Maybe you just need to make a bit extra each month to help support your golf habit or save for that vacation. Anyone can start their own online business selling products.

But where do I get inventory?

A great place to buy large lots of items is through bankruptcy asset sales. Many times companies file for bankruptcy and their inventory is seized. This inventory is then appraised and sold at auction to help pay back the creditors that were never paid by the debtor. These items must be liquidated and you can benefit!

More often then not, items sold in bankruptcy auctions sell for pennies on the dollar even compared to wholesale prices. Most people don’t realize that items are sold out of bankruptcy and for the savvy investor or business owner; this can be a prime opportunity to cash in and restock their stores or invest in brand new business ideas.

Check out the current inventory available!

By Omni Chaparala

Buying land can be seen as a stagnant investment by few. However, if you compare investing in land with other investments that you want to make, you will know that investing in land is one of the best decisions you have made in your life. Also, it is a safe investment.

Buying land as an investment requires a deep understanding of the growth potential of the place you buy in. Buying next to a highway will be excellent. However, are you buying land in a saturated market? Or are you buying land in a growing market? Many of us may know the I-635 and I-75 highway flyovers under construction. In the same way, when you buy land, you should see the proposals of growth for highways and infrastructure projects. Study the trends in business growth and migration. Taxation policy for businesses may be something you want to observe.

Land is an excellent investment. Not only does it ensure security, it also ensures growth. It maximizes utility and has a greater return on investment than stocks or a Certificate of Deposit (CD). Should you want to build a house on your land, you can do so. You can sell it to a developer should there be an increase in demand for the property due to mobility of workforce or people into the area.

Let us examine investment in land by looking at a few other investment options. If you buy a CD, the return on investment can be lower than the inflation rate. So, you may be basically losing money by investing in a CD. It may be better to pay more money to your payment and ensure that it applies to the principal. Now, regarding investing in stocks, there are very few stocks that perform exceedingly well. Many stocks under perform or do not give the return on investment that one hopes for. Unless you invest in a start up with excellent growth potential, it is unlikely to have a return on investment that is more than the return on investment on a land investment.

If you consider the ratio of land/person, the ratio shows that the land per person is reducing every day. Population growth in the last century outgrew the population growth in the century preceding it. Land is limited in supply. So, it is valuable and ensures a better return on your investment. Even if it loses value, you will have the property and slowly it will regain its value. With all the reasons listed above, buying land is an excellent investment.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Omni_Chaparala