- How Landlords Can Improve Their Tenants' Credit In: Financing,Landlord Quick Tips,Property Management
As a landlord, you know it's important to have tenants who maintain good credit scores. What you may not know is that you can help your tenants improve their credit. Learn how it works and why this benefits you. Why Good Credit Is Important for Landlords A good credit score illustrates that a tenant has a track record of paying bills on time, does not carry a high level of debt on his or her credit cards, and has no unpleasant surprises (such as a default or bankruptcy). If a renter doesn't pay his or her bills on time, there's a high risk that this irresponsible behavior will carry over to the rent. When he or she sends the rent late, you may not get the money you rely on for...Read more >
- 4 Cities Where Growth Is Increasing Rental Demand ... In: Latest News
Rental growth has a lot to say about supply and demand in the rental apartment market. Over the past several years, we saw rents move up at above average levels...
- 4 Things To Know Before Investing In A ... In: Real Estate Investing
Families with disposable income and a penchant for travel may be tempted to purchase a vacation home investment to use personally or to rent to other...
- Housing Crisis Could Result In More Tenant-landlord Disputes In: Property Management
Francesca Sutton was excited to move out of her apartment and into her first rental home. She didn’t expect the scorpions — or to be involved in an increasing number...
- Meet Airbnb’s Newest Competitor: Google In: Latest News
The single-family short-term rental market is expected to expand to a total $34 billion by the end of 2017, a market that, until this point, Airbnb is the dominate...
- How To Ensure Your First Investment Property Isn't ... In: Landlord Quick Tips,Real Estate Investing
Investment property is a prime way to start your real estate portfolio and get in on the rental game. While it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of making your first property purchase, it is important to take it slow and proceed with some caution. Jumping the gun on a property can be a costly lesson for buyers to learn. You could end up with an investment that costs far more than you bargained for. Heed this advice from 10 real estate experts with Forbes Real Estate Council, as they offer insight into buying your first investment property. You’ll be able to avoid the common pitfalls that first-time investment property buyers make and ensure your entry into the real estate...Read more >
- Major Rental-home Companies Set To Merge As U.s. ... In: Latest News
After the housing market collapsed more than a decade ago, new investors poured in to buy foreclosed homes and rent them out. Now, a $4.3 billion deal suggests that...
- Proposed Legislation Would Limit Criminal Background Checks For ... In: Latest News
Alex Lopez has a dream. The 20-year-old from Southern California wants to be an international businessman, with a focus on online marketing. He’s in the process of...
- Nextdoor Announces Dedicated Real Estate Sections For Each ... In: Latest News
Nextdoor, the social network that aims to connect people living in the same communities, has said it’s introducing a dedicated section on its website for real...
- Even Small Rent Increases In These Cities Make ... In: Latest News
As rents climb across the U.S., more people are being driven into homelessness. In some of the country’s hottest housing markets, rent increases have a strong...