- Investing In Rental Property: What To Consider In: Real Estate Investing
When most people discuss ideas for producing investment income, investing in rental property is - after bonds - among the first to come up. The idea of generating a steady stream of income from a tangible asset is attractive, particularly when the stock market is going through one of its periodic downturns. Additionally, time is on your side with real estate since mortgage payments are usually fixed while rents rise with inflation. That said, there are potential pitfalls and it's important to understand the pluses and minuses of investing in rental property. If you have a specific property in mind, there are ways of determining the return you can expect on the home. However, there...Read more >
- How To Find Continued Value In Apartment Acquisitions In: Real Estate Investing
The stability, durability and continued capital flows into multifamily investing permeate today’s headlines, with industry pundits believing apartments to be the...
- Foreclosure Hangover: How The 2008 Crisis Created A ... In: Latest News
For decades, the single-family house surrounded by a white picket fence has symbolized the American dream of home ownership. But these days those picture-perfect...
- That Apartment Building Boom Is Slowing—so Rent Is ... In: Latest News
In a research note out Tuesday, Goldman Sachs economists suggested a February slowdown in housing inflation was likely temporary. In the March consumer price index...
- Property Survey Always Wise, Often Required In: Landlord Quick Tips
Question: At our settlement recently, a lawyer charged us $150 for a survey. When we questioned this charge, we were told it was a lender's requirement and we could do...
- The Pros And Cons Of Renting To College ... In: Property Management
For landlords willing to rent to young tenants, college students offer a reliable pipeline to keep units filled and decrease vacancy rates. While renting to students has its drawbacks, there are advantages, too. Learn about the pros and cons of having college student tenants to decide what's right for your properties. Advantages of Renting to College Students Convenient Students are one of the most convenient sources of renters in college towns. By advertising to students, you can generate interest and fill vacant units quickly. Not only will you save time by targeting students, you will keep advertising costs down, as well. Safe Some landlords believe students are risky renters...Read more >
- Who Is Responsible For Mold In A Rental ... In: Property Management
It may be microscopic, but mold can be a monumental menace to landlords and tenants alike. The mess is bad enough, but the presence of mold in residences also has been...
- 5 Things Renters Don’t Want To Be Told In: Property Management
Unwelcome News: What Renters Don’t Want To Be Told You sometimes have to navigate tricky landscapes when you manage rental properties. We’re not talking about...
- Shifting Attorney’s Fees And Costs In Landlord Tenant ... In: Landlord Quick Tips,Property Management
By Nate Bernstein, Esq., Managing Counsel- LA Real Estate Law Group In any landlord v. tenant litigation scenario, the risk of an award of attorney’s fees and costs...
- Is Your Online Reputation Costing You Student Renters? In: Marketing Vacant Units
It’s no secret that reviews can heavily influence an individual’s final decision in choosing whether or not to purchase a product, go to a certain restaurant, or...