Real Estate, Residential, US Real Estate

Rents rise but household incomes remain stagnant

By Mike Wheatley | July 7, 2014
The average monthly rent for an apartment increased in the most recent quarter to $1,099, up 0.8 percent from the first quarter of this year and up 3.4 percent year over year, according to Reis Inc.
Investing, US Real Estate

Don't Become a Slumlord

By Brian Kline | June 10, 2014
It can be tempting to invest in very low quality apartment buildings, duplexes, and other rental properties. The price per unit is much lower, offering the false illusion that if you can turn the property around to make big profits. However, the problem is seldom with the property. The real problem is the quality of […]
Real Estate Resource, US Real Estate

Landlords: Always Conduct a Background Check on your Tenants

By Mike Wheatley | April 3, 2014
No landlord would ever want to deal with tenants who don’t pay their rent. But with the global economic meltdown, as well as, a general increase in the tendency to default on rent payment, it has become more important than ever to make a background check on renters.
Residential, US Real Estate

The American Dream For Rent

By Brian Kline | March 13, 2014
Corporate America is buying up the American Dream of homeownership and putting it up for rent. Magnetar Capital LLC, has bought 1 out of every 11 homes in the Ohio town of Huber Heights and is now pushing for property-tax cuts that will gut the school district’s budget. In a capitalistic society, there is little […]
Featured News, Investing, US Real Estate

Should You Invest in Rental Property?

By Guest Author | June 27, 2013
With most areas and states experiencing stronger real estate markets, now seems like a great time to buy rental properties. Markets are thriving again, growing in equity, and making buying a home seem better and better. For inexperienced buyers, however, this idea can still be scary and fairly risky.
Real Estate Investing, US Real Estate

Making Offers; Figuring Out What the Seller Really Wants

By Sharon Vornholt | September 14, 2012
In my business, I do a lot of direct mail marketing to get my phone ringing. And like most real estate investors, I talk with a lot of sellers. One thing that sellers all have in common is they all have a story to tell. One of the hardest things to learn when you are just starting out is how to be a good listener; how to really listen to these folks
Real Estate Resource, US Real Estate

How To Find Quality Tenants - Fast!

By Anita Cooper | August 29, 2012
As a property owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate when renting out your place - the last worry you need is a poor tenant. Even if you’re the best judge of character and typically have a great rapport with your tenants, it’s possible for a “bad egg” to slip in every now and then.
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