Author: Michael Leafer

HVAC Abuse: What It Is and How to Avoid It     Your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system (HVAC) is central to keeping your home comfortable throughout the year. It works hard to regulate temperatures and maintain a healthy environment by filtering out pollutants. However, many homeowners unintentionally abuse their systems by neglecting regular maintenance or using them improperly.… Read more →

6 Signs You’re Ready to Hire a Property Management Company     Buying an extra house and renting it to tenants can be exciting. Becoming a landlord is a big financial milestone for most people, and it can be fun to go through the process of accepting tenants and looking after a rental house. However, there often comes a time… Read more →

Properly insulating property can help you save money on both heating and cooling the property. Insulation allows the home to maintain a more steady temperature, which means that less energy will be required to heat the home in the winter or cool it in the summer. The money saved on energy bills makes proper insulation a worthwhile investment that will eventually… Read more →

While accounting for costs during your flip might seem pretty straightforward, there are some hidden costs that many flippers tend to overlook in their project. Sure, it’s not hard to count the prices of raw materials you pay for or labor you hire, but some costs aren’t so easy to spot. These hidden costs can add up to $1000s and eat into… Read more →

WHY ASK WHY? If you are considering entering into a real estate partnership, this is the most important factor for you to consider. Why do I need a partner? According to US News, there should be a clear and specific benefit, whether financial or operational. The benefit is often due to a lack of capital but could also be due to… Read more →

Staging vs. Empty House Photos: How to Pick Your Approach.     Staging is the art of arranging furniture in an empty house to better present the space. It can be used to enhance home listing photos and show off how a space might be used, but it’s also rarely considered a necessary step to sell or rent out a… Read more →

A Quick Guide to Your First Eviction as a Real Estate Investor     For many people, owning a rental property is a significant milestone that brings a sense of pride and accomplishment. Seeing your investment grow and contribute to your financial stability can be quite gratifying. However, like all other investments, real estate has its share of challenges. As… Read more →

How to Create Separate AC Zones in a Home     A Zoned AC is one where you can set a different temperature in each area of the house. You might separate your zones in the upstairs and downstairs or in two sides of the house that get very different sun. AC zone systems require individual management of the air… Read more →

Protect Your Investment: When to Have the Roof Inspected – Pt 2     [Continued from Part 1]   5. If There are Snow, Moss, or Leaf Piles on Your Roof Any time there are damp piles on your roof, this is cause for concern. Call for roof cleaning and/or a roof inspection if you see piles of snow that… Read more →

Protect Your Investment: When to Have the Roof Inspected – Pt 1     Protect Your Investment: When to Have the Roof Inspected Real estate is a long-term investment. Being a landlord is an opportunity to both make income from your properties and allow the value of each property to appreciate over time. However, without regular maintenance, even the finest… Read more →