Real estate is a never ending game of moving from one purchase to the next, but it’s always important to treat each investment as different from the last. It’s also important to keep learning. There’s never going to be a time when you can simply follow one set of rules without question and have every …
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If owning, managing and/or selling properties are a major source of income for you, then you have to make sure you stay competitive with others in this industry. “Standing still” and not taking advantage of new trends and developments means that others are increasing their income potential while you are not. This also means they …
As a landlord, one of your primary responsibilities is ensuring that you provide tenants with a safe, quality space in which to live. In return, they reward you with a monthly income through rent, and if they are particularly good tenants, they’ll do this with a minimum of trouble to you, and a long, healthy …
When you make the decision to become a landlord, one of your primary responsibilities is to maintain a residence in good, working condition. But one aspect that not all landlords consider when it comes to their property is security. It might seem like a needless expense, especially since it doesn’t need to be there in …
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One of the big motivations for deciding to rent out properties is that you don’t have to be as actively “business-like” as you do in traditional business ventures. You don’t need to sell anything, wine and dine potential clients, or worry about rising and falling monthly profits. Once you have a tenant paying rent, you …
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Deciding to finally jump into investing in a property for rental purposes can be a smart, reliable means of generating income in a comparatively easy way. However, that doesn’t mean that once you’ve secured a property and gotten it ready for tenants, you can just sit back, relax, and let the money roll in on …
If you’re a landlord that has been collecting rent from tenants on your properties for quite some time, then you’ve already had the protection of some insurance policies for years now. However, while it is important to have that insurance, and pay your premiums to maintain it, it is also important for you to periodically …
When the word “flood” enters into the conversation, some people conjure up imagery of almost biblical proportions, with great tides of water engulfing entire neighborhoods, and people stranded on their roof, waiting for lifeboats or helicopters to carry them to safety. In truth, most floods, while not as dramatic in appearance as cinematic versions, still …
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California is one of the golden states in the country when it comes to financial opportunity. If you’re in business in the media, technology, or entertainment industries, California is a great choice. As a result of all that financial activity, other industries and business sectors also do well. Housing and rental properties are clearly one …
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If you’ve made the decision to become a landlord, you’re embarking on one of the best ways to make a steady, reliable income that also provides a much needed public service. You are providing housing to those that need it, but can’t necessarily pay the amounts required to own a home. If you’ve chosen your …
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