Those who’ve never tried themselves as real estate investors are likely to believe this process is rocket science. And let’s face it: there are many reasons to think so. After all, one needs to analyze the market, choose the right time and location, as well as negotiate a good deal. But the truth is that […]
There are only two things leading to success. Luck is the first one. Rare and unstable, it sometimes makes us achieve unbelievable results by simply being in the right place at the right time. The second one is practice. Unlike the first, it’s not about immediate results. It takes time; it requires persistence and diligence. […]
If you’ve never been to Houston and have no idea what this city is about, the legendary ‘Houston, we have a problem’ might be your only association with this amazing spot in Texas. And that’s ok. It’s even good in some way as it means you’ll learn a lot from reading this article. You’ll get […]
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 […]