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Hotels in Las Vegas That One Can Rent Weekly When You Are Low On Cash But Want To Get Out Of Dodge
By Rolf Baum
Had it with the town or city you are living in back east or in the Midwest? Don't have a lot of cash but have the spirit of a bird and you want to fly? There are many hotels that one can rent weekly without having to pay a security deposit, credit check and proof of income. If you have the cash - just move in. From downtown near the Fremont Experience, Central near the University of Nevada - (UNLV), Henderson, North Vegas near Nellis Air Force base and many places in between.
The hotels run from $110 to $250 a week for the more luxurious ones. Most include local phone service, cable or satellite television, full kitchens with full size refrigerator and stove. When the weather is nice which is most of the year you can take a dip in the pool after a long day's or night's work. Las Vegas offers many advantages if you don't have a lot of money such as no state income tax, inexpensive transportation that runs 24 hours and shopping and entertainment that is around the clock. You will also find many of the weekly hotels resemble studios or apartments and some are located just off The Strip just east of the fame street with all the major hotels and casinos. Don't have a job yet? No worries - Las Vegas has more than just casinos and hotels.
There are many retail jobs, sales jobs that pay weekly in fact some will give you a paycheck that first week you work without having to wait the following week or two. Give this town a chance as long as you work hard, save some money, gamble responsibly and enjoy yourself and before you know it you will live in one of the nice new homes with a swimming pool in a gated community as Las Vegas has one of the worst if not worst pre-foreclosure and foreclosure rates in the country.
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Understanding the Real Estate Market Cycle and Uncovering Hot Emerging Markets
By Carl Schiovone
No study of real estate investing would be complete without a comprehensive understanding of markets and how those markets are affected by economic conditions. Only through an understanding of this critical topic can the Investor properly understand their risk exposure and implement strategic investment planning and effective risk mitigation techniques.
Market Cycles
The following section will provide an overview of the four major phases of a real estate market cycle. Although each of these phases have specific characteristics that make them stand apart from one another, unfortunately, the initial transitions in and out of each phase may not be plainly obvious. The four market phases are listed below:
- Sellers Market I (Expansion)
- Sellers Market II (Equilibrium)
- Buyers Market I (Decline)
- Buyers Market II (Absorption)
Each phase of this cycle can present the Investor with both challenges to overcome as well as opportunities to benefit from. The well informed and action oriented Investor will know what strategies to utilize during each of the phases. The following section will provide an overview on each of the market cycles.
Sellers Market I (Expansion)
During a Seller's Market phase I (also referred to as the Expansion Phase), many of the key economic indicators are telling a compelling story that includes the following:
Due to the strong economic conditions, builders and developers regain their confidence that new construction now makes sense; significant increased activity is seen in the building permit application process. As construction levels begin to increase, it will also stimulate the need for primary and secondary workers.
The general population feels that times are good and discretionary spending increases; this in turn will help to stimulate the economy.
Market sales price and market rents are at the highest levels due to the high demand for housing; this increase in demand absorbs the available inventory and creates sometimes fierce competition among home buyers who are bidding against each other for the same property. This bidding frenzy can result in multiple offers being presented to the sellers and in some cases, bidding up the list price.
Investment Strategy
The Investors who have been holding properties coming into this phase will be benefiting from significant appreciation of their real estate holdings; this market cycle could be a great time to leverage your equity by selling at the top of the market and re-invest the proceeds in other perhaps larger properties. In order to maximize your available re-investment capital, an IRC 1031 Tax Deferrered Exchange should be considered.
Warning! It is strongly recommended that you seek advice from your Accountant prior to implementing any tax reduction strategies.
In a market with high demand, you should expect to pay strong sales prices; the higher demand may also set the stage for sellers to be less motivated in agreeing to creative deals like seller financing, assignments, or Lease Options.
In this market, you will also see Investors who are purchasing properties just for the appreciation and are not concerned with the cash flow. For Investors who are considering this approach, it will be critical that they have adequate cash reserves available to them in the event there is an interruption of rental income resulting from vacancies. In addition, not having cash flow could make it difficult to maintain the property effectively in the event repairs or replacement is required.
During the Sellers Market Phase I, there will be numerous opportunities to take advantage of the aggressive buying activity that can exist. Outstanding profits can be realized from business models like flipping and wholesaling. This market phase will allow the Investor to get the property turned over without the concerns of a dropping market price. The fact that the property is appreciating will help create a cushion for the Investor in the event the exit strategy does not happen in accordance with the schedule and cost goals established for the project. In fact, if delays do occur, it may be possible that it could relate to more profits in the Investors pockets! At the tail end of this phase, the growth rate will start to cool down.
During the Sellers Market Phase I, Lenders will tend to be more lenient with their underwriting and approval ratio due to their confidence in the strength of the market. This can be a double-edge sword, as we have seen leading up to 2006, Lenders were approving loans for people who weren't really qualified and as a result, when the market started to nose dive, it took many homeowners with it.
Sellers Market II (Equilibrium)
In a Seller's Market II (also referred to as the Equilibrium Phase), many of the economic indicators are no longer exhibiting explosive growth and are heading towards national averages with regards to new construction starts, migration movement, sales price, and appreciation. Most people now recognize that the market has peaked and those who didn't sell in the prior phase will now consider putting their property up for sale. Towards the end of this cycle, added inventory along with diminished economic incentives will reduce the demand and therefore, owners who are strongly motivated to sell will need to consider aggressive pricing strategies and open to creative deal making.
Due to the difficulties with owners selling their property, many may have to consider putting the property in rental service; this increase in available supply will drive fair market rents down.
Investment Strategy
Without proper consideration of the current declining market, business models like Flipping and Wholesaling can be risky; missed cost and schedule goals can have catastrophic results. For those Investors who are working on tight margins, it will be challenging to make the profits they are accustomed to.
If purchasing with a Hold to Rent strategy, strong walk-in equity and cash flow is vital. The equity will allow you have a good cushion in the event there is another reset to the market. Equity stripping techniques are strongly discouraged during this cycle because if you pull out all of your available equity out before a reset, you may actually end up upside down on your equity and make it difficult for you to sell the property unless you are willing and able to reach into your pockets at closing.
Buyers Market I (Decline)
In the Buyers Market I (also referred to as the Decline Phase), inventory levels and days on the market are at the highest point. Due to the continuing degradation of economic conditions which includes declining employment and little new construction, the rate of foreclosures, Short Sales, and Deed in Lieu of foreclosure will continue to increase significantly and contribute to further reductions in property values that have potentially hit the bottom.
The demand side of rental units could actually be strong during this time due to the following factors:
A higher percentage of homeowners are being displaced and may need to rent a home.
Home buyers who are able to purchase a home may hold back in fear of not knowing when the market will bottom out.
In order for a market to recover from this phase, national and/or local economic stimulus programs must be implemented to help stop the bleeding and to help to restore the confidence in the market.
Investment Strategy
When purchasing in this cycle, it will be vital to ensure strong cash flow and organic appreciation since there is no way of knowing how low the market may go. You should plan for longer hold times in order to ride out the market until it gets out of the decline phase.
Wholesaling and Flipping are difficult business models due to the fears of many buyers who are not sure when it is time to pull the trigger and make a purchase; this could result in Sellers getting stuck with inventory that is not moving.
During this cycle, it is a great opportunity for Investors to add to their investment portfolio; a strong buyer especially with all cash offers will reign supreme in this market and get the pick of the litter. This is also a great time to implement creative buying strategies and capitalize on the many Sellers who are strongly motivated to sell and will consider deals that may include Options, Seller Financing and other creative avenues.
During this phase, traditional Lenders are extremely cautious due to the uncertainty of the market. New loan applicants will be scrutinized and on higher risk loan programs like commercial lending (5 or more units), Lenders will be cherry-picking for the best applicants on the cleanest deals. Underwriting guidelines may be adjusted increased down payment, Debt Service coverage and occupancy percentages.
Buyers Market II (Absorption)
In the early stages of a Buyer's Market II (also referred to as the Absorption Phase), the economic conditions are starting to improve. Local stimulus initiatives are underway and some results can be seen. As this phase progresses, confidence starts to be restored. Although at this point there is still only little new construction, builders and developers will eventually be convinced it now makes sense to start to build again. With the economic indicators making a turn for the better, the groundwork for an Emerging Market has been established. As employers see the need for expansion, unemployment rates will start to drop for both the primary and secondary workforce. With the improved economic conditions starting to be seen on many fronts, the oversupply of properties will start to get absorbed. As the demand side of housing increases so will the property values.
Investment strategy
In the beginning of the Buyers Market Phase II and prior to the rise in property values, the well informed Investor should accumulate as much in their portfolio as possible. Hold to rent strategies will allow you to reap the benefits of strong cash flow while riding comfortably through a market that will soon be in an upswing.
Challenges in Reading the Market Phases
Despite the fact that there are some very specific characteristics associated with each market phase, as each phase progresses in time, there is not a specific event that will give obvious notice that we are at the end of the current phase and moving into the next one. In most cases, the transition of phase to phase will be based upon a number of different key economic indicators changing.
It is also important to note that although there are four distinct market phases, each phase can have its own rate of change, amount of change and total duration. Therefore, unlike the mathematical Sine Wave that may have predictable expectations, Real Estate Investors are not so fortunate in trying to anticipate future market trends.
It is not just about employment opportunities
Migration trends although significantly affected by the promise of employment are also affected by other factors as well and are highlighted below:
Climate
Demographic studies validate that people will continue to migrate to warmer weather. The southern states will see an influx of new residents coming from cooler areas.
Education
Quality of education is a driving force that will affect migration patterns. Those towns and cities that can demonstrate high quality educational opportunities for adults as well as children will set the stage for a higher than national average population growth.
Lifestyle
Another factor that will affect migration patterns is the lifestyle the area can offer. Many people are seeking areas filled with cultural, entertainment, and leisure activities in order to help balance the high stress society we live in.
Single-Industry Risks
In an ideal market expansion model, the economic growth that is occurring is coming from a number of different significant industries that are not reliate on the others. When there are larger employers in a community, smaller sub-contractors will also be established and the large employer may be the only or significant portion of sales to the smaller firms. When the larger company struggles, the smaller ones follow suit. Although there can be extraordinary economic growth when a major industry makes their home in a given geographic area, if changes occur within that industry such as the need for outsourcing or demand decline, it can cause catastrophic damage to the local community; this is very evident in areas like Detroit where the auto industry has virtually crippled the local economy. Another example is the struggle Youngstown Ohio experienced as they worked through a key industry shutting down. Youngstown's economic foundation was built upon the significant employment from the steel industry; in fact, Youngstown was referred to as "Steel Town". When the town factory closed in the 1970's, it created devastating economic conditions.
In order for a town to recover from the effects of an economic downturn, local government, community leaders, and the private business sectors must diligently work hand in hand to create a vision for future economic rebirth.
The Side Effects of Unemployment
When unemployment reaches dangerous economic proportions, there is always collateral damage that will be seen and includes the following:
o People will start to leave for the hope of employment elsewhere; in many cases people are forced to abandon their homes and the structural carcasses of the poor economic conditions are clearly evident as you look around the community.
o Tax rolls collected will be significantly reduced due to the exodus out of the area. In addition, there is a larger volume of unemployed people who have stayed behind who will not be able to pay their taxes. When tax collections are reduced, critical services and programs may also be cut or reduced.
o Crime and drug use will significantly increase.
Proactive Economic Recovery
Most local governments have established a department or agency whose primary charter is to develop programs with the objective of stimulating the economic growth of the community.
Examples of initiatives that will help stimulate the economy can include the following:
- Improvements and expansion of roadways and railways making commuting and transportation more efficient
- Tax incentives to builders, developers and employers to stay or come in to the area
- Loans with better than market terms
- Crime reduction programs
- Homebuyers assistance programs
- Revitalization initiatives of trouble areas
Many of these initiatives have been documented in the communities "Master Plan"; it will be critical as a successful emerging market Investor to interpret the "writing on the wall" from these plans. Community Master Plans are usually available to the general public. Contact the local economic development organization or agency for further information on how to receive this valuable data
Types of economic growth
The effects of economic stimulation and growth can geographically be seen a few different ways as follows:
Sporadically
With sporadic growth there is random geographic visual evidence that new development is occurring; new construction and rehabilitation is seen in various locations of a town. This type of growth makes it difficult to "read" the local sub-market trend because of the lack of concentrated improvement in a given area.
Centered around a target area, hub or anchor
Growth concentrated around a hub or anchor is the typical economic growth model and is the catalyst of new construction and rehabilitation. Examples of hubs and anchors are as follows:
1. Large universities
2. Hospitals
3. Industrial complexes
4. Malls and large national retail stores
5. Planned communities
6. Housing projects
In many cases you will see a "Growth Radius" surrounding a hub or anchor. As the properties located around these "centers" are developed, the radius will continue to expand outward. Investing in these areas not yet started in the transformation process can yield outstanding financial benefits.
Along a "path of progress"
The third type of growth that can be seen is called the path of progress. This type of growth is typically associated with "Straight Line" development going in specific directions. Perhaps the most vivid example of this type of development can be seen "on the strip" in Las Vegas. Here developers understand the importance of positioning hotels and casinos to provide the best exposure to both car and foot traffic.
Another example could be the development of retail and service stores along the path of a main road or highway, development of such stores "off the path" will be minimal.
Sub-Markets
On a national level, all major real estate markets are not created equal, some can be experiencing explosive growth while others are seeing a decline. The same holds true when you narrow the market region down to a local level; in any given city you may have areas that are expanding while other areas are not. These smaller markets contained within regional markets are referred to as Sub-Markets. These sub-markets can be below the radar screen of the national agencies and research companies; therefore, having local knowledge can be very helpful in identifying these growth opportunities.
Keep in mind that even in the worst of economic times, there may be markets or sub-markets that are or soon to be hot!
Fundamentals of an Emerging Market
All experienced Investors know the benefits and peace of mind of owning a property with strong equity and cash flow; these characteristics will help set the stage for long term financial security. When you add market appreciation on top of the equity and cash flow benefits, it will supercharge your wealth building engine. This relationship can be illustrated by the following formula:
Strong Cash Flow + Organic Equity + Market Appreciation = Wealth Success
One sure fire way to utilize the advantage of the wealth success formula shown above is to invest in Emerging Markets. Simply defined, an Emerging Market represents an area that has started or will start to see growth resulting from both private industry development and local government initiatives to attract business and industry. As primary jobs are created from these initiatives, it will cause a change in local demographic trends; people will now start to move there or may stop leaving. With the increase in primary jobs, the secondary job workforce will also be increasing. The secondary workforce will consist of service related businesses to support the primary workforce; examples of these services include the following:
- Food service
- Retail stores
- Banking
- Health care
The secondary industries and workforce is vital in order for an area to be perceived as "family oriented". This is important to younger families who are trying to establish roots in the community. For each primary job created, it is estimated that it will generate a need for 2-3 secondary jobs!
With the increase of employees from both the primary and secondary work force, the need for quality housing will also increase. Explosive profits will be realized by those Investors who "saw it coming."
What makes investing in Emerging Markets challenging for the typical Investor is that unfortunately you will not necessarily see an ad in national newspapers or bill boards stating "Emerging Market coming here soon!" The successful Emerging Market Investor will need to implement comprehensive marketing and research strategies in order to identify and react to the next Emerging Market opportunity they would like to invest in.
The following is an overview of the most common strategies you may want to consider in locating a hot or Emerging Market:
Purchasing Demographic and Migration data from List Brokers. List Brokers are companies that provide lists based upon search criteria you provide them. The cost of these lists will depend on how many "hits" you want to purchase. Typically, you can expect to pay a few hundred dollars for a small list and up to a few thousand for an extensive list. These lists can include a targeted market that will help you determine the viability of an investment area. Some of these targeted market examples are as follows:
- Search by age group
- Income levels
- Educational levels
- People in foreclosure
- Out of area property owners
- Long-term property owners
Reviewing the data provided by government and private businesses that create market research data. Reviewing national hard print or electronic newspapers like the Wall Street Journal or New York Times. For a listing of national and local newspapers, look at http://www.newslink.org
- National Commercial Real Estate Brokers do have a good handle on market trends and can be a vital source of information to the Investors searching for hot markets; it is strongly recommended to have some of these Brokers on your Professional Team.
Family and friends can be a great source of information for things that are happening in their backyard that have not hit the national level of news coverage and below the radar screen of most outside Investors.
- Having a connection to various real estate investment organizations and clubs.
- Property Management companies are a great source to get a pulse of the local investment trends. Visit http://www.irem.org for a listing of certified Property Management companies in your targeted investment area.
Running ads
- Paying Birddog fees for leads to emerging or hot markets and properties.
The Early Stages of an Emerging Market does give away some clues
During the early stages of an Emerging Market that is about to unfold is the ideal "Strike Time" for Investors to buy into the market. At this point in time, the market may be filled with excessive inventory and motivated sellers looking to do a deal. By focusing on some clues, you will be able to "See into the Future". Some of the clues are as follows:
- Having visibility in the local permitting activities. Remember, the permitting process can take years for major construction projects like highway development, office buildings and factories.
- Environmental impact studies underway
Review of the areas "Master Plan" which will provide an insight on the future vision.
- Publicized initiatives from Economic Development agencies trying to encourage industry and job growth.
- Advertised Government grants or tax credits.
Carl Schiovone has been actively involved in real estate investing for nearly 30 years. As the co-founder of Cypress Investment Properties, he specializes in the acquisition, rehabilitation, and property management of residential properties.
Carl has lectured on various investment topics to numerous investment organizations and is currently working on publishing a series of real estate investment textbooks.
Carl is also the founder and President of Carl Schiovone and Associates Real Estate Coaching, Inc. This organization provides both group and one-on-one educational programs for all levels of investing experience. Please visit our website to learn about our outstanding complimentary coaching offer where we can discuss any real estate topic you like! http://CarlSchiovone.com
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Affordable Las Vegas Homes
By Kristy Annely
Las Vegas is known for its varied forms of amusement. It is located in the southwestern corner of the state of Nevada. There are a number of people visiting the city every year. They love to enjoy luxurious hotels and have unique shopping experiences. The city is known for its remarkable commercial business. Many people flock to the city for the enjoyment it provides as well as the beautiful surroundings. Due to this reason the real estate market is reaching new heights in terms of its prices. Nevertheless, there are affordable homes in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas boasts a booming tourism business. It is also called the entertainment capital of the world, as entertainment provides the most important source of income. The city is also booming in manufacturing and industrial employment, construction of new houses and apartments and in new service jobs. People who are new to the city generally have an easy time finding employment and affordable housing. The overall cost of living is 20% below the national average, thus making the apartment rentals affordable.
There are many tourists visiting the city at any given time. They often look for rented apartments to stay for prolonged periods. Since the real estate property rates are high and are increasing at a fast pace, many people are left with the option of renting homes. Travelers planning to spend their vacations also prefer to rent homes, as in the long run they prove to be cheaper than staying in hotels. There are landlords who offer housing property on rent that are cheaper in comparison to staying in hotels.
The Las Vegas real estate dealings are growing faster than anywhere in the country. People do not mind spending exorbitant amount to stay in Las Vegas as they can enjoy the natural beauty. There are many real estate agents who help people looking for rental accommodation, and also assist many to purchase homes at cheap rates.
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Tales of the Broke and Famous
By Stephen Schochet
"Beverly Hills is a place where you spend a lot of money you don't have to impress a lot of people you don't like!"- - Anonymous Hollywood Producer
Many times a famous person's wealth does not equal their fame. John Wayne found himself in hock after 150 movies. Three wives, seven children, investing his own money in the box office troubled The Alamo (1960) combined with an exceedingly generous nature left the Duke completely wiped out. He would often walk into bars and shout, "Drinks for everybody on me!" He would get fan letters full of wild pleas for money, from people who had tax problems to mothers who asked for help to pay for their daughter's braces. Wayne would agonize over them but send financial aid if he thought the requester was really needy. One time his second and soon to be ex-wife Chata hired a private detective to get the goods on him. Down in Mexico near where Wayne was filming the western Hondo (1953) the investigator forgot his identification one day and got locked up in a Carmargo jail. Not knowing anyone in a foreign land the desperate P.I. called Wayne himself. The cowboy hero arrived with his buddy and frequent co-star, a disbelieving Ward Bond. "Duke, this guy is trying to ruin you! Let him rot!" Wayne reached into his pocket and pulled out the necessary coin to pay the bail. "Ah come on Ward, the poor man was only doing his job."
Stars can find themselves in money trouble before they know it. While performing in Las Vegas with Dean Martin at the Flamingo hotel in 1953, twenty-seven-year old Jerry Lewis ran up $137,000 dollars in gambling debts. The mobsters who ran the casino confronted him to ask how he planned to pay it off. The nervy Lewis told them it was their fault for letting a kid run up such a large tab. How irresponsible! The gangsters, a bit bewildered, agreed, and then repeated their question. Realizing that these nice gentlemen could whack him, Jerry asked them what they suggested. After a hasty conference they told him he would work it off. The gambling addicted Lewis asked if he could win it back at the card table instead, he was told a firm no. The debt took a year and half for the comedian eliminate. He would have retired it quicker but the card games continued during train rides with former Blackjack Dealer Martin, who kept putting the volatile clown further in the red.
Another star that suffered through money trouble in the fifties was Marilyn Monroe. Tired of playing dumb blondes, she bolted from her studio Twentieth Century Fox to start Marilyn Monroe Productions. Actors are often advised not to use their own name in their personal ventures; it makes other ego-driven stars less willing to work with them. Marilyn's film output slowed down and by 1959 her husband, playwright Arthur Miller, was telling her she should accept the dumb blonde role in Some Like It Hot, they needed the money. "I can't see through Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis in drag? Oh my God, I've been dumb before but never that dumb." She went to her well renowned acting teacher, Lee Strasberg, to ask how she could make the audience believe her character. Strasberg suggested that Marilyn, always a man's woman, play the part as someone so desperate for female friendship, she simply didn't pay attention to her co-star's masculine features. She took his advice and the result was a comedy classic.
A celebrity's money trouble can spill over to others that they work with. Judy Garland was a popular guest on television talk shows in the 1960s. The problem with booking her was in cities where she appeared hotels were reluctant to put her up. She was famous for abusing the help and skipping out on her bills. One time New York based TV talk show Merv Griffin called up the Waldorf to see if she could stay there. Absolutely not, he was told. She owes far too much money. What if Merv paid her outstanding bills? He was told he could pay double what she owed and she still wouldn't get a room there.
Comedian Stan Laurel found money so tight he ended up in a sixty dollar a month apartment in Santa Monica in the early 1960s. He was listed in the phone book and people would call him up. Are you the Stan Laurel? Can we come over and meet you? Charlie Chaplin's former vaudeville understudy would warmly welcome the fans that visited his residence. But what happened to all his money? Laurel would joke about his three wives getting it all, and then explain that Producer Hal Roach owned all the Laurel and Hardy films. He and Oliver Hardy, (or Babe, as his friends called him) had been scared to death when the silent films had ended in 1928. When Director Leo McCarey came up with the idea of teaming the skinny English comic with the rotund Georgia born actor, the two were happy just to keep getting a weekly check. Who knew that the two reelers that they were only paid once for would be shown to new generations on television? Stan often told the story about how he and Babe had gone touring in Europe. While browsing in an airport gift shop in London they saw some miniature Laurel and Hardy figurines, thought they would make wonderful gifts and paid full price. (Stan had previously lived in a large mansion and was better off than he let on; moving to a small apartment helped to deter struggling comedians from asking Laurel for handouts.)
Comebacks abound in the movie business. Frank Sinatra, who had not served in World War II due to a punctured eardrum, was very unpopular with American fighting men who were jealous of him being back home crooning to their girlfriends. As our military forces began returning his popularity began to wane. By 1949 both his film and singing career had bottomed out to the point he was telling his manager to pay people to attend his concerts. His voice was in bad shape, his marriage was ending, his weight had gone down to 118 pounds and there were reports of suicide attempts. Four years later he was back on top, winning an Academy Award for his performance in the film From Here To Eternity (1953). He decided to enjoy his accomplishment by taking a solitary moonlight walk through the quiet streets of Beverly Hills, just him and his Oscar. After ten minutes the Chairman of the Board was stopped by two police officers that rained on his parade by not recognizing him, and asking hard questions about where he had gotten that statue.
Being broke in Hollywood is often a matter of perspective. One time at a party Martin Scorsese was lamenting to his fellow director Frances Ford Coppola," Frances I'm broke. They've torn up my credit cards. I have nothing, do you understand me, nothing!" "Marty, will you shut up? I owe fifty million dollars; it's no big deal."
By Stephen Schochet
Author Stephen Schochet is a professional tour guide in Hollywood who years ago began collecting little known, humorous anecdotes to tell to his customers. His new book Hollywood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of the Movies! The book contains a timeless treasure trove of colorful vignettes featuring an amazing all-star cast of icons including John Wayne, Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Jack Nicholson, Johnny Depp, Shirley Temple, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn, and many others both past and contemporary. Tim Sika, host of the radio show Celluloid Dreams on KSJS in San Jose has called Stephen, "The best storyteller about Hollywood we have ever heard." Available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or wherever books are sold. For more information go to http://www.hollywoodstories.com
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The Brilliance Of Las Vegas Concerts
By Mike Donlon
Las Vegas is certainly most famous for its abundance of casinos and hotels. When most people go on holiday they tend to try to find a hotel that is close to all of the best possible attractions in the area. However, in Las Vegas the hotels are the attractions, and this is what makes 'Sin City' so special. However, alongside all of the gambling that you can do, a second major attraction in the city are the numerous Las Vegas concerts and different shows that you can go and see.
When it comes to it there are so many different types of performances constantly on offer in the city. Whether you want to see the most famous musicians in the world rock the stage, some interesting and unique magical acts, some slightly more raunchy showgirl routines, or some of the funniest comedians around, you will always be able to find something to tickle your fancy in Vegas.
Sometimes tickets can be hard to come by, especially for some of the more popular concerts. Usually it will be necessary for you to make sure you book up as early as you possibly can just to make sure you get a seat.
However, that doesn't necessarily mean to say that you will always have to pay top dollar. If you wanted to get a slightly cheaper fare then you could simply choose a slightly cheaper seat.
The seating arrangements in the different shows and concerts will certainly vary in price and therefore if you wanted to save some money and really milk in the atmosphere without necessarily getting the best look at this stage, you could simply pick a seat that is slightly further way.
With so many performers and so many different venues, you can surely find some great entertainment at an affordable price. Sometimes just getting away to relax in the atmosphere of one of these outstanding shows or concerts, is well worth the money spent.
Whether travelling alone, with that special partner, or in a large group, with a little research you can usually secure the tickets you want at a reasonable price. There are shows for the whole family and shows for the discreet. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
All in all, it really would be worth spending a little bit more money in order to secure your place in front of some of the greatest acts in the world. People literally come from all over the world just to experience the magic of Vegas, and it would be a shame to miss out for the sake of trying to save a couple of bucks.
For an incredibly entertaining evening check out the Las Vegas Concerts where http://www.VegasTickets.com can hook you up with great seats.
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Las Vegas Freebies - Free Things to Do on Your Las Vegas Vacation
By Greg Parsons
Las Vegas is always loaded with cash and opulence everywhere. But there are plenty of freebies in Vegas, and you can find plenty of things to do that will not cost you a dime.
Free Shows
Many Las Vegas shows will easily cost you over $100 for concert or show seats that are not very good. Fortunately, several of the casinos offer shows and concerts that are comparable to those expensive ones. There is the erupting volcano that lights up after dark at the Mirage. Stand along the lagoon at Bellagio and enjoy the graceful Fountains of Bellagio. And Treasure Island has a fun, over-the-top show called Sirens of TI.
Fremont Street Experience
This is the downtown Las Vegas answer to the Vegas Strip. It is a 90-foot-high arched canopy of lights that covers the whole street. Every hour between sunset and midnight, a show of integrated video, graphics, and music lights up Fremont Street. The whole show has a festive atmosphere that is enjoyed by everyone on the street, as witnessed by the number of heats looking up every hour.
Old Downtown Sites
In order to compete with the Las Vegas Strip casinos, the old downtown casinos have created different places to visit and enjoy Las Vegas the way it used to be. View the Neon Museum, where signs from Vegas' past adorn Fremont Street. The Downtown Arts District offers free gallery tours and special events. And take advantage of the many free slot machine pulls offered by the casinos.
Casino-hopping On The Strip
Because nearly all the Vegas resorts are close together, many people like to walk the Strip, stopping at each resort and stopping in to view what each property has to offer. Just remember to wear comfortable shoes, as these properties are huge, and you will doing lots of walking.
Animal Shows
Walk through the tunnel at the MGM Grand, and see majestic lions roam the area. Or see the beautiful white tigers at the Mirage.
People Shows
This might be the best of all free Las Vegas shows. Different kinds of people from all over the world visit this city, so people-watching should provide you with free entertainment throughout your Las Vegas vacation.
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Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos
By Ezekiel Phippen
Las Vegas has some of the biggest and most luxurious hotels in the US. It is one of the much-loved venues for concerts, movies, and sporting events. Visited by millions per year, this is one of the most famous cities of the world.
Las Vegas is not like any other tourist attraction. People do not come to this city to enjoy historical monuments and other "normal" vacationing attractions. What this city has and is famous for is the nightlight - it has the casinos, bars, shows, clubs, concerts and beautiful hotels. Nevada declared gambling legal in 1931 and almost a decade after that the first ever casino opened and they never stopped.
Casinos have now taken over the city and every inch of Las Vegas has casinos on offer for tourists. It is because of the popularity of gambling that even most of the hotels offer inside casinos. They make it as easy as that; you do not even need to step out of the hotel for a little gambling experience. Casinos are easily found on Fremont Street, which is off the strip, and on the "Strip" hotels offer this facility as well. In-house casinos are one of the many features of the hotels where many visitors play until the early hours of dawn.
Finding a Las Vegas hotel with a casino is not at all a difficult task. MGM Mirage owns around almost twelve casino resorts here. They have gone to a great degree to make sure that all their guests can enjoy the joys of gambling, regardless of the budget.
Apart from this company and its line of hotels, another well-known name is the Bellagio, which is also a Las Vegas hotel and casino. The Bellagio is the owner of a Five-Diamond rating, and the hotel lives up to it by facilitating you with much more than only the casino. Soaking tubs, laundry, electronic drapes, two master bedrooms with a living room are a few names facilities this hotel offers.
Landmarks in Sin City, The Stratosphere Las Vegas hotel & casino have the world's most thrilling rides such as the X Scream or the Big Shot. It allows its guests to dine-in at the well-known revolving restaurant with a cocktail lounge that can put up with more than around 350 guests.
A themed hotel - the New York Casino resort - lives up to its name as it has various versions of skyscrapers that will remind you of New York. This hotel is a wish come true for gamblers as its casino amongst the most well liked Las Vegas hotel casinos. Offering Jacuzzis and marble tiled bathrooms, this hotel gives you ample space in many suites and living room.
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is another one of the trendiest hotels. It is a treat for those who can afford it and it prides itself on its 39-story construction, with more than three thousand guestrooms that features modern facilities.
While these are all located on the famous "Strip", the downtown district displays many activities and entertainment centers as well. Most hotels on the "Strip" have the most luxurious services and facilities but the Hotels and casinos available off the strip offer a few of these facilities too.
Las Vegas is full of promises and knows its target market really well. That is the reason why not only do hotels in casinos are located in the strip of the city but also, off the strip. A less expensive and simpler version of a hotel and casino would be the Railroad Pass Casino resort. This hotel offers comfort and such an environment that even if you are on a tight budget, you feel like you are still partying in the Strip of Vegas. Boardwalk Casino Resort is another example of a similar resort, which assists you even if you are a tight on cash.
The one thing that is common between these Las Vegas hotel and casinos is that they have more than a hundred of gaming tables of craps, blackjack, poker, and similar games. Thousands on an every day scale visit the hotel casinos. This is a reason why the Sin City gets many gamblers throughout the year as it promises great times.
Las Vegas hotels will help you enjoy your vacation. There is such a variety here from the luxurious to cheap hotels.
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What's Happening in Las Vegas?
By Mike Donlon
Fall is here, the weather is changing and a lot of great things are happening in the entertainment capitol of the world. With more than 100 shows in town the possibilities are endless. From classic showgirls and magicians, up and coming punk bands or legendary comics, to cirque style acrobats and trapeze artists, Las Vegas offers shows that will delight and amaze everyone. If the nightlife is what you're looking for the town has so much to offer. From traditional casino lounges and cocktail bars to dance-till-dawn nightclubs featuring top deejays, Vegas will keep you partying. From lounges to clubs to pubs, the possibilities for a night out are endless.
Halloween is the time to play dress up. It's that special time that you can pretend to be somebody else. On Halloween you can be that politician, playboy bunny, French maid, scary creature or whatever you like. The costume is part of it, but in Las Vegas it's more about the party. Go ahead and let your hair down and party for three days in October. Let this be your party place for the best Halloween ever. It's no wonder Halloween is such a spectacle here in this town. Nevada was founded on October 31, 1864. Las Vegas celebrates this day every year the only way it knows how - parties across the city.
Sporting Events
If you want to relax in Vegas and take in a sporting event Las Vegas has plenty to offer. You can catch The UNLV Rebels on the gridiron, or take in a boxing match. In November the MGM Grand will play host to the Pacquiao vs Cotto fight. And don't forget the ever popular National Finals Rodeo that kicks off in early December.
Upcoming Concerts
Las Vegas, with its large number and variety of venues plays host to some of the greatest concerts with the most popular headliners around the world. The ever popular rock band U2 will be performing at The Sam Boyd stadium on October 23rd. Another great performer Justin Timberlake will also be performing in October. If you like country, the famous duo Brooks and Dunn will be performing at the Hilton Center in December.
Whatever it is that entertains you, you can be sure to find it in Las Vegas. Concerts, Broadway Shows, Nightlife, Sports, Gaming, Golf or just a leisure day of sightseeing and shopping, the possibilities are endless.
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Cheap Flights From Las Vegas: Overview of the Airport, Airlines, and Airfare Deals
By George Botwin
Millions of air passengers fly in and out of the McCarran International Airport each year, making one of the busiest airports in the world. Everybody loves looking for cheap Vegas vacation packages, but what about those who need to leave? How can you find cheap flights from Las Vegas? It's actually pretty easy. You just have to use price comparison tools and check with the latest offers from the airlines themselves.
When using price comparison tools, just enter Las Vegas as your departure city. If you don't have a destination city in mind, you can simply leave that box blank. Click the "search" button to view all of the current deals.
There are a number of airline carriers that provided flights in out of the LAS airport. Each week, there are around 243 flight and 71 carriers to choose from. No matter where you want to go in North America or in the world, there is probably a flight for you. It's best to book 4 - 6 weeks in advance so that you can get the best deal possible.
April is a good time to find cheap flights from Las Vegas, especially if you want to fly with Delta, Spirit, United, or Frontier. Whether you're just looking for cheap airfare itself or want to book a hotel room and car rental in addition to the flight, there are options to do so.
Keep in mind that the Terminal 1 Building and Terminal 3 Building are not physically connected. Each building has its own parking garage, baggage claim, check-in/ticketing area, and restaurants. Make sure you know which building your gate is located in before you arrive at McCarran. Allegiant, Spirit, Southwest, American, and Delta are all located in Terminal 1. The other airlines have gates in Terminal 3. Double check at McCarran's website before you go in.
Possible Destinations of Cheap Flights from Las Vegas
When searching for cheap flights from Las Vegas, you'll probably come across some deals to fly into cities not only in the Western US, but in other parts of North America as well. A few examples of possible cheap airfare include:
• Newark, NJ
• NYC, NY
• Mexico City
• Denver, CO
• Cleveland, OH
• Chicago, IL
There is no rule that says you have to fly directly out of McCarran International. You might find a better deal if you fly out of a nearby city, like St. George or Bullhead City.
If you're not particularly picky about when you leave, it might be worthwhile to wait around for a last minute deal to pop up. They are available on occasion. Just join budget travel newsletters or download an app to receive an alert whenever cheap flights from Las Vegas are available.
With online discounts, it's very easy to find cheap flights from Las Vegas. Use travel sites to find roundtrip airfare, vacation packages, hotel deals, and more. Just use the search function to find deals and compare all of the offers.
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Cheap Airline Tickets For International Travel
By Steven Walters
Airfares are rising almost daily and finding a cheap or discounted airline ticket can be next to impossible. While this is true it IS still possible to find cheap airline tickets even for international and overseas travel.
These are five discount travel companies you can check out for some really dirt cheap airline tickets.
Aer Lingus - This airline is Irish and based out of Dublin. If you're looking for cheap fares to Ireland and even some other major European cities you'll find them here. They offer flights to San Francisco, Chicago and Washington among others and you can get flights as cheap as $340 one way from New York to Dublin.
Canadian Affair - The airline services primarily Canada and the U.K. and if you're flying between those two this is the last place you'll need to look. Flights start as low as 99 Pounds from major Canadian cities and the U.K. which I believe is the cheapest flights to be had. If you're flying from Canada to the U.K. just go to Canadian Affair.
Zoom Airlines - Zoom airlines is a major discounter flying to London, Paris, New York, Rome and Montreal among others. Booking more than 2 weeks in advance with then can score you some of the best dirt cheap airline tickets available. Currently they are offering round trip tickets from JFK to London for only $277!
Condor - Condor is a German discount airline that flies to the Caribbean, Alaska, Las Vegas and obviously many major European cities. Although the prices are a bit steeper than other discount airlines you can still find some great deals here from time to time. The site is fast and intuitive and definitely worth checking out.
ThompsonFly - Discount airline located in the United Kingdom offering dirt cheap flights from London to Jamaica and Cancun. Go get some sun for just 125 Pounds one way.
This list is not complete as there are literally dozens of discount airlines and travel outlets available. As ticket prices continue to rise I think you'll start to see more small airlines stepping up with huge discounts on tickets. You'll still need to research to find the best dirt cheap tickets, but I think it will be easier to find them with little or no work. These are five great places to start your search for discount tickets, now go get yourself a bargain!
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