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REITs vs. Real Estate Mutual Funds: An Overview Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate mutual funds both offer diversification and an easy, affordable way for individual investors to invest in various segments of the real estate market. They also represent a more liquid vehicle for investment in this sector than owning or investing in real estate directly. There exists a wide variety of REITs and real estate sector mutual funds to choose from. Before considering either type of instrument, you need to understand the key differences between the two, as well as their pros and cons. KEY TAKEAWAYS Investing in real estate assets can help diversify a portfolio and... Read more
It takes a small army of professionals—everyone from on-site handymen to licensed professional tradespeople and engineers—to maintain multifamily buildings, both...
The commencement of a new year is a natural time to evaluate where things stand and consider improvements for the future. I’ve put together a list of New Year’s...
When tax season approaches, don’t forget to look for money-save tax deductions for landlords. If you rent out property, you might be eligible for deducting related...
KEY POINTS You don’t want to tell the mortgage lender that the property is in disrepair. You also don’t want to suggest you don’t know where your...
Buying an occupied multifamily rental home is not like a traditional single family, owner-occupied house sale, but it’s a great way to add to your real estate portfolio. Real estate purchases can be complicated matters, but some transactions are more complex than others, particularly when the rental home you’re looking to purchase already has tenants living in it. The average number of properties our members own is 30, but half of us still own six units or fewer. At some point, most of us have likely considered adding to our real estate portfolios by buying properties. In this article, we will go over our top tips for making an offer to purchase an occupied rental property, and what... Read more
You’ve found your perfect property. You’ve done your due diligence on it, conferred with your attorney, who is well-versed in landlord–tenant law, and made it...
Contractor scams are both common and costly. The best way to avoid these scams is to be aware of how they work and use your best judgment. Here’s everything you need...
Owning and managing rental properties can be a lucrative venture, but to maximize your profits, you need to keep those occupancy rates high. An empty rental property...
Tax Day may feel eons away, but April has a tendency to sneak up on even the savviest of taxpayers. There are several important dates Americans should be aware of in...
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