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If you have not previously thought about protecting your assets while investing in real estate, then now is a great time to do it. Protecting your assets is vital to keeping your assets safe from real-estate-related damages if that should ever come about. Your assets are what you use to take care of your family and how you ensure that everyone is… Read more →

  Unless you want to risk losing everything, it’s crucial that you take steps to protect yourself before investing in real estate. In today’s sue-happy society, you never know when someone will decide to bring you to court. If a lawsuit is filed against you, all your personal assets, like your house, car and bank accounts are at risk. If… Read more →

  Getting into commercial real estate and rental properties can be a great way to make some extra money. However, it can also be a lot of work, especially in the beginning as you are just getting started. Here are some property management tasks that you shouldn’t handle for your first investment property. Finding tenants. Finding the right tenants can be… Read more →

  Running a rental property can be a full-time job, especially when you have more than one property to manage. Not only do you have to keep them filled with tenants, but you also have to maintain the building so that it lasts for a very long time. Because of this work, many people hire property management teams to help.… Read more →

When you are beginning to invest in properties, you will likely be considering a variety of different types of investments such as condos, apartments, townhouses, villas, duplexes, or single family homes. In this post, we will be discussing duplexes and single family homes and the differences between investing in the two. Both are attractive first-time investments for many individuals who choose to… Read more →

When purchasing an investment home, many new investors struggle between deciding if they are going to put more money down an investment property or if they should have more available capital left in their reserves. Understanding the upside and the downside to each option will help new investors make better choices when it comes to acquiring new properties and deciding… Read more →

  Weatherizing your home might not be as exciting a project as new landscaping or a fresh coat of paint, but making your home more energy-efficient can have just as many benefits. From saving money to having a more comfortable living space, it’s worth considering which weatherization projects make sense for your home. Here are four types of projects to… Read more →

  Leasing a property can be very profitable, but there are some steps a landlord should take to have the best experience. Many first time landlords make costly mistakes early in their careers. Most potential pitfalls can be easily avoided with a little research. CORRECTLY ESTIMATE THE MARKET RENT Market rent is the going rental rate for similar properties in… Read more →

  Soaring house prices in recent years are fueling demand for short- and long-term rentals, with a diminishing number of people having the ability to ascend the property ladder. Homeowners are exercising business savviness in capitalizing on the demand, renting out their real estate holdings. But there’s more to being a landlord than meets the eye at first glance, and… Read more →

Nothing puts a damper on a beautiful property quite like a washed-out, faded, and poorly-stained cracking or splitting deck. Outdoor spaces are becoming an increasingly popular part of homes as people look to enjoy time outside with their family and friends. Whether they love having get-togethers with friends or making a good BBQ meal in the summer, outdoor living spaces… Read more →