Unless you’re the least friendly person on the planet, every now and then you invite guests to your place or become a guest yourself. Guest visits are all fun and pleasure. Shared dinners, table games, movies, or pajama parties are all common scenarios for an occasional guest visit. It’s an integral part of our social […]
If you can’t decide on the right location for your next (or first) real estate investment, you’re lucky to stumble over this article. As a part of our ‘Investment Opportunities’ project, I write and share with you articles about America’s major cities and investment opportunities these cities have to offer. We publish such articles biweekly, […]
It’s only in a perfect world all tenants move in on the first day of a month and move out on the last one. It’s this ideal reality where tenants are remarkably tidy and never late paying their monthly rent. It is the kind of reality where they don’t own pets and don’t ask you […]
If you think that only professional investors know what is worth their money and what is not, it’s time to change your mind. Of course, special education will never hurt, but it’s not the only option. Turns out, there are alternatives: you can choose to master the art of investing or simply stay tuned to […]
They say nothing is permanent except change. And if you think of it for a moment, you’ll realize it’s true for all aspects of human life with no exception to work. To put it in a context, you may be a successful landlord for years and decide to call it quits overnight. No matter if […]
Each time we decide on a topic of the next article, we try to imagine what kind of a person is most likely to be interested in reading it. This time was not an exception. Before typing the very first lines, we created a portrait of our prospective reader. And although we don’t normally make […]
If you’re reading these right now, you are either my colleague who usually proofreads all of my texts before they see the light of day or a landlord having hard times finding quality tenants. If you are the latter, it’s just your luck to stumble upon this article. Having made huge strides in the rental […]
If I could give you just one investment advice, it would be this: don’t follow the hype. As experience confirms times and times again, when you learn about the trend, it’s already on the decline (and no longer worthy of your time and money). And I can almost hear you asking me about the alternatives. […]
It’s not breaking news that too much stress can wear us down. However, life is full of surprises – both pleasant and not. And while we can’t predict what the future holds, taking preventive measures to feel more secure is sure within our scope of abilities.
With very few exceptions, good investment decisions are those based on the results of thorough research. And when it comes to buying income properties, there are plenty of things to consider. Is it the right time for investing in real estate? How to choose the right type of property? Is the neighborhood popular among renters? […]