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 […]
You may think that installing smart devices into your apartment is absurd and expensive. But in a time where everyone is surrounded by smart technology, incorporating smart gadgets into your rental can improve your property’s value. Smart devices aren’t only helping private homes as many renters are willing to pay more for spaces with this […]
COVID-19 has disrupted what we viewed as usual. Businesses are closed while thousands of UK residents have lost their jobs. And there isn’t a tougher time to be a landlord than now. Your tenants are probably having a hard time affording rent, and this could continue for a few more months. As a compassionate landlord, […]
Landlords who are looking for a new tenant for their property sometimes pick the first person that applies without taking the time to conduct proper due diligence to determine if the person might be the “right“ candidate. Consequently, such landlords often end up with people who either end up being ‘nightmare’ tenants or are simply […]