When people are planning a big move to a new neighborhood or a new investment in a property in an unfamiliar area, they often want to research the location to find out if it is likely to be a good fit for their needs. From researching schools to researching crime rates, tenants looking for rentals…Read More
If you don’t list and advertise your rental property in the appropriate places, you’ll never find tenants! Rental properties don’t market themselves, so it is very important for landlords like you to find the best place to list an apartment for rent. Tenants are key to succeeding in the rental business, so start your journey…Read More
As adults working in the world of real estate, it might be easy to forget that there’s still a lot of ways that having a teacher or coach on your side can help you learn! After all, what more is there to learn once you have your real estate license? Spoiler: a lot! Real estate…Read More
Many homeowners depend heavily on online calculators to give them an idea on how much their home is worth before listing. But your home value could be off by as little as 8% or as much as 40%. Even when the formula is upgraded (as more publicly available and user-submitted data are added), the figure…Read More
From small rental portfolios to big time investors this list will give you a little bit of everything in the world of real estate. We selected these blogs to create a diversity of interests that focus on rentals, apartments, funding, flips and tax laws that real estate investors should be aware of. Check out each…Read More
Being a landlord means that you have to deal with repairs, some large and expensive and some you can do yourself. Many landlords wonder if carrying a home warranty for rental property is worth it. A home warranty can help cover some of the cost of large repairs like an AC unit, furnace or major…Read More
This story comes courtesy of Will Schenk who is a friend of the blog and stood up in my wedding. The post is a first hand look at his experience with online auctions for foreclosed homes. His story I wasn’t sure what I was more scared of, winning the auction or losing it. I nervously…Read More
Many people who invest in properties may find themselves overextended, and with that comes the possibility of foreclosure. It takes a long while for the slow wheels of finance to turn, but eventually, you may finally find yourself on the verge of losing a property for good. The problem is (besides the foreclosure itself), you have tenants. Let’s…Read More
Most parts of the United States are subject to at least one kind of natural disaster, and some areas may be impacted by several different kinds. These disasters can often be tragic and cause devastating losses in lives and property. As a property owner, it’s always a good idea to educate yourself on what natural…Read More
When interest rates are low, it’s a good idea to look into refinancing your rental property to save money on your loan. However, as part of the refinancing process, lenders want an appraisal of the property to ensure that the value is in line with the amount they are loaning you. A rental property appraisal is…Read More
