While in the process of purchasing a home, you are going to want to have a home inspection performed. It's a security blanket of sorts for you to be sure there aren't safety hazards and major defects in the home.
In parts one and two of this series on affordable housing, we discovered that landlords could create a lucrative business when opening units up to low-income tenants. We further explored what sort of accountability those property owners assumed with the local housing authority.
In the previous installment, readers discovered that there are profits to be realized when investing in properties with affordable housing units. In addition, landlords who do so are providing a service to the community.
As a rule of thumb, investors in rental properties look for tenants who pay rent consistently and have the pockets to pay decently. This assures steady income and financial security. Yet there is a segment of the population that also represents profitability even though they have few funds to spare.
Not many people know that all real estate agents can not call themselves Realtors®. In order for real estate agents to call themselves Realtors® they must belong to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), their state Realtor® associations and their local Realtor® associations.
Professional-quality still photos are one of the most important marketing tools used in listing homes for sale.
Whether you plan to sell your home this winter or not, here are eight key tips for preparing and weatherizing your home to survive the winter. Homeowners who perform preventative measures to their homes can even increase the values of their homes over time.
Real estate investing carries all kinds of potential benefits along with a slew of inevitable problems. The hard facts that properties do not maintain themselves; that good tenants do not pop up out of the blue; and that codes and ordinances require active compliance...
Today and Friday's posts will share our thoughts on hiring a property manager for your rental property. Today we'll discuss what they do, how much they typically cost and what to expect from them. On Friday, we'll discuss how to find the right property manager for you and your unique circumstances.