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Your Guide to the Real Cost of Granite Countertops

Granite is one of the most popular materials for kitchen and bathroom countertops right now for a few reasons. Most notably, granite is a super durable and versatile natural stone, coming in just as many color varieties as other natural stone types. There are over 200 different types of granite in the marketplace, which vary by color, veining, and texture to make it an attractive option for homeowners and renters alike. But it’s also much less precious than alternatives like marble and quartzite since it’s harder. Best of all, a granite countertop can give you a luxurious look for less compared to marble or onyx, which start at $60 and up. But before you embark on your next... Read more

Searching for and finding the right tenant is a daunting task for any first time landlord. Yet once you have signed the lease agreement, the work will have only begun....

Short-term rentals have become a popular way for homeowners to earn extra income when they are away from their property. Websites like Airbnb and Vrbo have made...

If you’re an investor in real estate, especially in a large metropolitan area, you might have considered opening your rentals to Section 8 tenants. This federal...

There are ways to break down the landlord responsibilities for maintenance and equip yourself to better address repairs while minimizing preventable issues. Landlords...

Your Complete Guide to Getting Rid of Bathroom...

Mold is an ugly four-letter word that is found all too often in bathrooms. Learn the best ways to remove bathroom mold and prevent it from coming back. With warm, humid conditions, the bathroom is the perfect place for mold, and it can grow on just about every surface. Once you find it, cleaning mold in the bathroom can be a big chore. Follow our tips for cleaning mold—including products to use, instructions for specific surfaces, and key prevention tactics—to refresh your bathroom. You’ll want to make sure you get it all so you aren’t constantly fighting mold in the bathroom. Editor’s Tip: If you suspect your bathroom has black mold, known as Stachybotrys... Read more

Investing in real estate can be successful, but going it alone can be challenging and highly risky. Joint ventures, wholesaling, and property management are just a few...

Landlords must return full or partial security deposits to their tenants, with a check and a letter explaining why the entire deposit isn’t being returned. See...

More than 2.6 million high earners are living in rentals across the US, according to RentCafe. giving rise to a new type of tenant: the millionaire renter. The number...

By Brian Burke, Author of The Hands-off Investor: An Insider’s Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications  Looking at passive real estate syndication...