When you own real estate â whether an investment or a personal residence â you should procure the proper type and dollar value of insurance needed for your property. Unfortunately, many people donât understand the basics of how insurance coverage works, and many individuals just want to spend âas little as possibleâ on insurance. The […]
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Of all the expenses to consider when preparing to move into a new apartment, is renterâs insurance should be at the top of the list. This necessary, yet inexpensive purchase will protect you and your possessions while youâre living in your new home. Apartment insurance is easy to acquire and will promise you peace and security when […]
What does your property look like to a colony of termites? Imagine that youâre hungry, eternally hungry. You canât get enough food. For termites, when they get into a home or building, itâs like an everlasting buffet. They eat and eat and eat their way through, and you are left to clean the table, so […]
We may continue to see the number of families purchasing homes to decrease according to Freddie Macâs Multifamily Research Groupâs Real Estate Demand Forecast, which issued a new marked demand forecast last week. According to Freddie Mac, renters entering the market are expected to dramatically increase over the next three years.  Whatâs causing the increase in […]
The leaves have fallen and temperatures are dropping as winter draws near. If you havenât already performed routine fall maintenance at your investment property, itâs not too late to save time, money and the overall headache of long-term and costly problems that can occur. Hereâs a useful checklist: ⢠Downspouts and gutters. Cleaning downspouts and […]
As a landlord, you have a number of responsibilities. Not only is it important to make certain that your investment is protected, but it is also important to ensure your property is safe for inhabitation. One of the best ways to accomplish both goals is with an annual property inspection. While it can be easy […]
Interest rates are still at historic lows and property values continue to be depressed. However, recent actions of the Fed and growing seller demand appear to be forcing an increase in both. Those trends might not be reversing any time soon, so now might be the right time to invest in another rental property. A […]
Here’s hoping you found a nice rental last year and locked in a low rate, one that can stick for, oh, about three years. That’s because â and we’re so sorry to report this â the rental market has once again shifted in favor of landlords, with little sign it’s going to swing back any […]
 How do you know what a commercial income property is worth? How do you know that you can get your desired return on your investment? Is there a way to calculate the maximum you can pay for an investment and still achieve your investment goals? This article will answer these questions and more about valuing income […]
One way or another, Uncle Sam is going to get his cut. Count on it. And so will your state and local governments. That said, there are certain things you can do as a real estate investor to help manage your tax bill, and maximize your after-tax return on your investment. In order to do […]