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10 Reasons Why Every Entrepreneur Should Invest...

Usually, as entrepreneurs, we have our heads down, in the weeds, grinding away on our businesses. Even though my first love is business, I have always made investing in real estate a priority. I’ve been a real estate investor for over a decade now, and it’s served me very well in addition to the work I’ve done in growing and scaling my businesses. Here are ten reasons why every entrepreneur should also be investing in real estate: 1. Diversification Investing in real estate can diversify your portfolio and reduce overall risk. It can also serve as a great rainy-day fund and a place for you to dip into equity if you need cash and collateral for your businesses. For... Read more

Ordinance Applies to Rent Increases Above 10% The city of Los Angeles is requiring residential landlords to pay relocation fees if they impose double-digit rent hikes,...

What sells an apartment? Is it the feel of the space, the light, or the layout? Is it the price alone? Or something else entirely? Maybe a feeling of ‘hominess’...

As a landlord, one of the toughest situations is dealing with a tenant not paying rent. Loss of rent leads to cash flow issues, so what should you do if a tenant stops...

A good rental contract may help protect you and your investment. As a landlord, your job doesn’t stop after you’ve written the rental ad, screened...

How to Invest in Rental Property

Tips for buying your first rental property Thinking about purchasing an investment property? Purchasing rental real estate requires knowledge of leasing, mortgage loans, tenant and landlord relationships, and property management. Buying real estate can be lucrative but, just like any investment, comes with benefits and challenges. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rental property investors usually need a 15-25% down payment for a rental property mortgage. A landlord requires a broad array of skills, from understanding basic tenant law to fixing a leaky faucet.  A passive investor is hands-off and may opt to pay for the services of a property manager or invest in real estate investment trusts... Read more

If you’re a landlord, some states may require you to provide rent receipts to your tenants. In addition to helping landlords keep meticulous records, these...

By Jason Kogok, Author of Plug the Holes, Fill the Barrel: A Beginners Guide to Building Wealth with Real Estate Before you read this article, we should get two things...

By Demitri Colacchio, Vice President of Sales at Real Estate Media and Design  In recent years digital marketing has made its stamp on the new world. Many businesses...

In our modern world we take our ability to communicate seamlessly and instantly for granted. We communicate through more services and devices than ever before. Our...