Chicago represents an income property market that should be avoided by astute investors in favor of other areas with more favorable economic fundamentals according to Jason Hartman, wealth creation expert and author of Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors. Chicago has experienced dramatic escalation of market values from the real estate bubble. With high rates of regulation and taxation, Hartman believes that the city is an intrinsically difficult place to invest.

Historically, values have been very high relative to rents and the restrictive land use laws have resulted in a constrained supply that sends prices spiraling up when demand increases and crashing down when it softens. The state of Illinois is in an extremely difficult budget situation where the government financial commitments exceed their tax revenues by a considerable margin.

Even in the midst of recent value contractions, rents are still low in relation to market values, said Jason Hartman, founder of Platinum Properties Investor Network and host of The Creating Wealth Radio Show. This means that investors must finance the monthly cash shortfall from their personal reserves and hope for value appreciation so that they can realize a profit.

In short, purchasing income property in Chicago requires investors to guess the exact timing of a market bottom so that properties can be purchased when a path of appreciation is just about to begin.

The city is currently forecasting a 2011 budget deficit in excess of $ 654 million dollars. Furthermore, Chicagos structural deficit is a matter of considerable long-term concernsince spending is growing faster than revenue and recent budget gaps have been filled with one-time revenue fixes. The result of this accumulated financial irresponsibility on the part of city government is likely to result in dramatic tax increases that push businesses out of Chicago. Needless to say, this political environment is not the ideal backdrop for income property investors.

According to RealtyTrac, the Chicago area recorded a dramatic increase in the number of homes that went into foreclosure this summer. Notices of default totaled 6,239 in the seven Chicago-area counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will in August, a 30 percent increase from July. Meanwhile, overall foreclosure activity, including properties that went to court-ordered auction, though up 21 percent from July, was down 28 percent from August 2010.

Five market areas that are currently favorable for income property investing include:

????Atlanta, GA Population to grow 43% by 2025
????Dallas, TX — Favorable business and tax climate
????Indianapolis, IN One of Forbes top 10 cities
????Phoenix, AZ The main Southwest commerce hub
????St. Robert, MO Rapid job growth for next 5-10 years

Forecast Methodology

Platinum Property Investor Network uses return-on-investment (ROI) predictions for each individual market are based on three fundamental components not considered by other forecasters. Income property, unlike other investments, is a multi-dimensional asset class. The first is component appreciation (or depreciation), which is based on a composite of forecasts from CNN Money, Fortune and Hartmans innovative Regression to Replacement Cost methodology. The second is leverage. The reason Hartmans methodology separates appreciation from leverage is to pinpoint how much value is coming from the asset itself and how much is coming from financing benefits when acquiring the asset. The final component of the ROI predictions is cash flow where income property can be compared to bonds and dividend-paying stocks.

The Platinum Properties Investor Networks model is the only one of its kind that includes a full ROI build. Most forecast reports begin and end their analysis with value appreciation or depreciation. Hartman and his team understand the full dynamics of return on investment and have chosen to create and report a complete ROI analysis for each of the targeted market areas.

About Platinum Properties Investor Network

Platinum Properties Investor Network was created to help people achieve The American Dream of financial freedom by purchasing income property in prudent markets nationwide. Designed by Jason Hartman, the companys Complete Solution for Real Estate Investors is a comprehensive system providing real estate investors with education, research, resources and technology to deal with all areas of their income property investment needs.

Through podcasts, educational events, referrals, mentoring and software to track investments, investors can easily locate, finance and purchase properties in exceptional markets with confidence and peace of mind. For information, call 714-820-4200 or visit Platinum Properties Investor Network online.

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At Mike Davidson Ford of Jacksonville, Fl the sales staff is proud to be selling six of the top 10 best selling vehicles that made it onto the 2011 Top 10 Best Selling Cars list, as extolled by Forbes and Popular Mechanics Auto Excellence Awards with three on each list. The Ford Mustang, Fiesta, and F-250 Series Pickup Trucks made The Auto Excellence Awards, and the Ford F-150 Series Pickup Trucks and Fusion and Escape made it onto Forbes. This is a strong showing all around for the Ford Motor Company, and the Mike Davidson Ford Dealership couldn’t be happier, even if not surprised, to be a part of this stellar showing. These high-quality vehicles have proven time and again to be constant front-runners in car buying the world over due in no small part to Ford’s strong reputation as a manufacturer of durable and dependable cars and trucks. When looking for a new Ford in Jacksonville or a new Ford in Florida period, Mike Davidson Ford has it covered.

The Ford Mustang appears to be the car to beat this year coming out on top in the sports car, coupe, and convertible class. This Ford staple comes with a 305 hp V-6 engine with a standard or automatic six-speed transmission, and the optional performance package adds a 3.31 rear axle ratio in place of the standard 2.73, along with suspension and brakes from the V-8 powered GT and 19 inch wheels. The 305 hp, all aluminum 3.7 liter V-6 is lower in size and weight than the previous generation’s 210 hp, iron block 4.0 liter. It gets an EPA estimated 31 mpg for the V-6 automatic. The GT has a 412 hp V-8, 5.0 liter engine with a standard or automatic six-speed transmission. While Ford engineers say numerous technologies came together to boost both power and efficiency in the new engines, but it’s the dual independent variable valve timing that makes the biggest difference, improving torque at low rpm and efficiency across the board. Both these engines now have four valves per cylinder, where as the old V-6 had two and the V-8 three. Even if a new car isn’t in the near future for a consumer, used cars in Jacksonville are aplenty at Mike Davidson. And it’s not just Fords. This dealership carries a wide variety of makes and models to choose from. Buyers can find a used Honda in Jacksonville or a used Chevy in Jacksonville at this Ford dealership with ease.

Along with new and used Fords and a variety of used makes and models on the lot, this is a full-service dealership offering parts and repairs in their service department performed by their knowledgeable, certified technicians that are qualified to handle any servicing or repair issues. The parts are OEM to ensure the high quality and standards that consumers are looking for. The sales staff is also knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly as well as the rest of the staff and support team, all striving to make the customer’s experience a positive one prompting customer satisfaction in hopes of years of continued customer loyalty. And it seems to be working out as Jacksonville, Florida’s No. 1 Rated Dealer in Volume. Their on-line website lends to the ease of access for the ultimate car buying experience for shoppers who prefer to do their comparison shopping from the comfort of home or office until reaching that point where once a vehicle has been narrowed down and selected it’s time to come in and kick the tires, so to speak, and take it for that all important test drive to get the feel of it and determine if it’s the right fit. Once this is established there are a variety of financing packages available and special low APRs that qualified buyers can take advantage of. As the 2012s come rolling in dealers across the country are looking to liquidate their existing stock to make room for the new inventory arriving, and there’s never been a better time to get in on the action and be a part of the year-end sales events that will be going on.

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A webcast on search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) best practices for the construction market is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 1 pm CST.

Internet marketing is key for most marketing managers in the construction industry. Getting top search engine results is the goal for anyone responsible for Internet initiatives. Panelists include Jo Broussard, Google Account Manager for Construction Markets, and Derrick Manor, SEO manager for CMA strategic partner Construction Marketing Advisors. CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown will moderate and share results a live polling survey.

Whether organic or paid, search marketing is foundational to a modern marketing program, explains CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown. Our panelists will detail SEO and PPC basics and advanced approaches to succeed.”

To register for the free SEO and PPC Best Practices Webcast, link to: http://www.constructionmarketingassociation.org/CMI_Events.cfm.

ABOUT CMA

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) provides professional development and training, resources and information, networking and recognition to marketers in the construction industry. Full information on the association is available on the website at http://www.ConstructionMarketingAssociation.org. The site links to the award-winning Construction Marketing Blog with marketing news, resources and related content, and the association’s Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn pages. Questions? Contact Neil Brown at 630-579-8383.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS

Jo Broussard is Google Account Executive for Construction, active new business and strategic relationships with advertisers in the industry. She leads a team of account reps to create custom, cross-platform (search and emerging platform) ad solutions to drive new business opportunities for clients. Prior to Google, Jo led branding and information design projects for Fortune 500 companies during her tenure at Duarte Design. Jo holds a master’s degree in accounting and an undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated magna cum laude in 2004.

Derrick Manor is SEO Manager for Construction Marketing Advisors. In his role, he manages search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), pay-per-click (PPC), web development and social media integration for multiple brands and companies in the construction industry, along with the Construction Marketing Association. Derrick earned a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications from Ball State University.????????????????

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The Securities Law Firm of Tramont Guerra & Nunez, P.A. (TGN) provides notice to all investors concerning the Omnivision Technologies class action lawsuit (Case No. 11-CV-05235) filed October 26, 2011 in the United States District Court of the Northern District of California for the class period from August 27, 2010 to October 13, 2011. According to the class action lawsuit, During the class period, Defendants issued materially false and misleading statements regarding the Companys business and financial results. The class action lawsuit points to the alleged wrongdoing, Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose that the Company had lost its exclusive contract to supply imaging sensors for Apples celebrated iPhone representing a serious blow to the Companys bottom line. The lawsuit asserts, As a result of Defendants false statements, OmniVisions stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class period, reaching a closing high of $ 36.42 per share on May 26, 2011. TGN urges investors who acquired Omnivision Technologies stock through employment, inheritance or as a personal investment, which resulted in a concentrated stock position held with full-service brokerage firms, to consider what recourse is available to recover their investment losses. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, (FINRA) is a self regulating organization with sales practice rules and regulations that govern the securities industrys conduct and safeguard the investing public. Furthermore, an individual securities arbitration claim may allow investors to claim larger losses in Omnivision Technologies stock based on higher market values that prevailed prior to the class period.

According to TGN, many investors in Omnivision Technologies who held company stock with full-service brokerage firms were not educated about the risks associated with maintaining a concentrated stock position. Full-service brokerage firms are obligated to give, and investors are entitled to rely upon, brokerage firms for competent, suitable investment advice for securities held in customer accounts. Brokerage firms are required to supervise the activities in brokerage accounts, losses may be attributed to the failure to adequately supervise the stockbroker and the brokerage account. Recommendations which result in unsuitable investment advice and/or failure to recommend appropriate risk management strategies for unprotected concentrated stock positions are both causes of action that may be available to investors against their full-service brokerage firm in an individual securities arbitration claim filed with FINRA.

The Securities Law Firm of Tramont Guerra & Nunez, PA, is a nationally recognized, Martindale Hubbell AV rated securities law firm. To request a confidential consultation from a TGN attorney to determine whether you have a viable individual securities arbitration claim for investment losses that exceed $ 250,000 from a full service brokerage account, contact us on our website. To speak directly with an attorney, call (800) 578-0137 and ask for David Chacin, Esquire.

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