Is It Better to Buy Investment Property that is Empty or Already Rented Out?
In your quest to find a rental property (or in some cases, more investment property units), the question will often arise as to whether it is best to purchase homes that are empty, or alternatively, ones that are already rented out. The answer here is that it can...
How Much Does a Property Manager Cost?
If you own rental real estate, then you are likely already familiar with the fact that there can be a long list of expenses with this endeavor. These costs come not just in the form of dollars and cents, but also in the amount of time that it takes to manage your...
The Best Ways to List Your Property For Rent
One of a landlord’s biggest nightmares is having available properties with no current rent-paying tenants. That’s because this can equate to no income from that property – although there is still oftentimes a mortgage, utilities, and other expenses...
How to Narrow Down the Best Property Manager
Over the past few years, as the market in Orlando has started to come back up, it has sparked new property buying opportunities for real estate investors. And, as investors’ portfolios have increased, working in conjunction with a property management team has been a...
Does Curb Appeal Matter with Investment Property?
While many homeowners – both those who are preparing to sell, and those who are planning to stay – are oftentimes worried about their property’s “curb appeal,” is this something that really matters when you own investment real estate? The...
Single Family or Multi-Family Properties – Which is the Better Investment for You?
Real estate investing can be a tough business. While it can certainly have its rewards in terms of regular income and appreciation, realizing your full profit potential can often come down to the type of property that you focus on. For example, many real estate...
When is the Best Time to Put a Property Up for Rent?
While the real estate market is much different from the stock market in terms of its day-to-day ups and downs, there are some areas where landlords need to be more cognizant of “timing” on their properties in terms of when to offer available rental...
Which Amenities to Include and Which Ones to Nix in Your Rental Property
When it comes to attracting – and keeping – good solid tenants in your investment properties, there is certainly a case to be made for offering some additional amenities in order to make your offering stand out. But, while have more proverbial “bells...