Being a landlord may be a challenging undertaking. Once you’ve decided to turn your house into business, chose a property to invest in, and rent it out, there’s still a lot ahead of you. For example, you’d have to get the house ready, going through the full checklist for home maintenance to provide your tenants […]
Your most pressing question is probably, “Do fire doors cost a fortune?” And the answer is “No.” Fire doors are not a luxury item or even strictly a utility item. They are also not difficult to find. A multi-floored factory has fire doors, but so does Grannie’s boarding house in Scarborough. What’s more, a good-quality […]
So, you’ve decided to pursue a career in real estate. Congrats! Now that you’re ready to become a real estate agent, the next step is to obtain your real estate license. The requirements, process, costs, and timeline for becoming an agent vary by state, so it’s important to consult your real estate commission to learn […]
What’s the best way to approach the winter maintenance of your rental property? Wait for something to go wrong and fix the problem or take a proactive approach and make sure everything is in working order? It’s easy to assume that problems might not happen, but if they do, it could prove expensive, and you […]
For many aspiring investors, starting to invest in real estate might seem like an arduous and confusing venture. Some think that you either have to have millions (if not billions) of dollars to buy up as many luxurious apartment buildings as possible or be a persnickety landlord who rents out a second condo left to […]
As a landlord, you probably already know how hard it can be to find the perfect tenant. Even though they aren’t a person you will see or communicate with every day, choosing the right renter can save you a lot of trouble and time. There are so many moving parts that have to be taken […]
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns and operates income-producing real estate. Just like mutual funds, they collect investors’ funds to make investments in real estate and then distribute the profits as dividends. How do they work? Traditionally, investing in real estate is capital intensive. A solo investor would either have […]
Say you’ve recently decided to rent out your property and everything seems to be in working order. One day, however, your tenant emails to say the drain is blocked and causing issues. The first thing that comes to mind would be to head to the property to fix it or get a contractor to fix […]
Selling real estate properties, such as rentals, is a comprehensive process. However, there are real estate agents who provide buyers and sellers with an easy platform and process to achieve this goal. The downside of this arrangement, though, concerns the scrutiny associated with having a public listing of the property. Another aspect to consider is […]
Is the housing market going to crash in 2020? For many, it’s not a case of asking if the housing market is going to crash, but when will the housing market crash, and what effect will this have on house prices? There are several logical factors we can look at in order to support our […]