We all know that a residential investment can be very lucrative. However, it can also come with some headaches. How can a landlord safeguard themselves and reduce trouble down the road? There are actually a few things you can do to help lower... (Read More)

One of the nice things about renting a property is that the majority of maintenance issues can be handled by someone else. You typically won't need to hire a vendor to come in and handle issues that pop up. This can be a tremendous relief for... (Read More)

Real estate investment can be a lucrative business. However, it can also be a competitive one. There are multiple properties bidding for the attention of guests looking for short-term rentals. So, how competitive are you? Are you keeping up with the... (Read More)

You know that managing a rental can be a lot of work, but the challenge is even greater when you live far away. You need to learn how to manage it successfully without commuting every time you have a guest. So, how can you do this as smoothly and... (Read More)

Do you have any vacant properties in your community? Check your governing documents to determine your rights as an HOA. Some governing documents allow associations to perform maintenance if the owners fall short. If the governance doesn't outright... (Read More)

Are you struggling with high turnover or low occupancy in your rental units? Your strategy (or lack thereof) may be to blame. Your marketing should be active, not passive. Hint: a basic "for rent" sign won't do. Following are effective and creative... (Read More)

Decisions, decisions! Today, it seems there are endless options when it comes to buying goods and acquiring services. Financial institutions are no exception. There are big international banks with a presence across the country. Regional banks are... (Read More)

We all know that choosing the right tenant can help reduce vacancy rates. And reducing vacancy rates is good for your investment and bank account. So, what do you need to do to ensure you're finding the best candidates for your rental? Check... (Read More)

It’s an awkward position to be in. If just a few homeowners aren’t paying their HOA fees, it can really start to affect your financials. But what you do can be just as important as what you don't do in response to such situations. In fact, a lot... (Read More)