Meet Andrew, Entrepreneur and Author

When Andrew was 15, he started searching for a way to become wealthy. Now, he's 35 and ready to retire--yet he still has the itch to continue pursuing different business opportunities and write about them.

Learn about Andrew's business experiences on his website, http://www.mycashlifestyle.com/, and check out his PDF guide to making money by doing maintenance and cleanup for bank foreclosed properties.

1. What is an REO foreclosure?

REO (Real-Estate Owned) is what the property is called after a bank forecloses and is unable to sell the property at auction--usually because the mortgage on the property is higher than the market value of the property. They still have it on the books as an asset and will try to sell it in the future.

2. How did you first get the idea to start doing cleanup tasks at foreclosed properties?

It was an opportunity I heard about and thought it'd be easier to get started than some of the other ventures I was looking into.

3. What kind of legwork does someone need to do before they can approach a bank and start working in this field?

Much like setting up another business, it involves registering the name (or incorporating), getting liability insurance, and setting up a bank account to separate personal finances from business finances.

4. What are some of the specific job tasks that are needed for foreclosed properties?

Each house is different, but you can really think of it as anything any house might need: locks changed, grass cut, windows boarded, pool closed and boarded, and trash taken out, just to name a few.

5. Why did you decide to write your REO Guide?

When I started REO, I found a few forums and some people who would answer a question or two, but I was pretty lost because I had no idea how the industry worked or what to expect. I wrote my REO Guide so people could get an introduction to the basics and some resources for making that start easier. I also offer one on one consulting to those that need additional help getting started.

Thanks, Andrew!

Introducing OnlineCheckPrinting.com

Online Check Printing is a straightforward website which provides a central point where visitors can search bank checks from various well-known check providers like "Checks Unlimited" or "Carousel Checks."

Printing checks online has become more popular as a way to avoid your checks being stolen from your mailbox or when you're carrying extra checks around. When you order on the Online Check Printing website, all the data handling is done through legitimate check printers, and all use SSL for secure ordering. The cool thing about Online Check Printing is that you can search the inventory of various providers on one convenient website.

As you search, you'll find checks in various categories like "cartoon checks," "vehicle checks," "fan checks," and "religious checks." For example, check out these personal cartoon checks. Why just have plain old checks when it's so easy to search for something that fits your personal interests?

The website also provides tips and guides on how to order bank checks online. Really, I found the site to be simple and clear in its navigation and content. As you know, although you can pay a lot of bills online now, there are times when you do still need to write a check, and this website is a good starting point if you're looking for options for printing checks online.

Learn Forex Trading with Investment Capital Systems

The Forex market involves a worldwide network of brokers who, in the words of Investopedia.com, "buy, sell, exchange and speculate on currencies." It's a huge financial network made up of banks, companies, investors, and more. If you're like me, you've probably heard of Forex trading but don't know much about it.

As a starting point, the team at Investment Capital Systems, a resource for tools and products about Forex trading, has set up a "New to Forex" page on its website.

The company offers automated solutions to help traders spend less time working on their investments. In addition, ICS has developed a series of educational tools to teach prospective investors about Forex; check out their website to find several reports that are free to download. ICS is a new company, but they say that their team "comes from a strong trading background with first hand knowledge of what traders need and want in order to trade effectively."

Visitors can leave comments on many of the pages of their site. I have been checking out the site, and I've noticed that comments receive a quick reply, which is always a plus!