Key Trends Affecting the Orlando Real Estate Market
Orlando is once again considered to be a seller’s market. In fact, according to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, the sales activity in the area as versus the available inventory is currently at its lowest point in roughly four years. Based on the...
What to Do When a Tenant’s Damage Exceeds the Amount of the Security Deposit
Whether you’ve been a landlord for a long period of time, or you’re just starting out, it is a given that when you have tenants renting a property, there is the possibility that something is going to be damaged at one time or another. In most cases, your...
Private Lenders versus Bank Financing, Which is Better for Your Real Estate Investments?
When you are considering the purchase of an investment property, there are two primary options that you will have in terms of financing. These include going the route of a traditional bank or lender, or instead using a private lender. Because these two types of...
Can Property Management Affect the Value of Your Properties?
Just like most any type of physical asset, real estate will depreciate over time. This can be caused by a number of different factors, such as weather and natural disasters, as well as a human element such as wear and tear and / or lack of maintenance. Any of these...
How to Handle Tenants with Pets
Many people have four-legged family members – and because of that, allowing pets into your rental properties can be a way for you to earn additional income, as well as to open up your property to a much larger segment of the population. However, there is the...
What Another Fed Rate Hike Can Mean for Real Estate Investors
Although the past nine years or so have seen historically low interest rates, the Fed is again considering a rate hike in the near future. And, while this proposed rate hike – only the third since 2008 – would potentially increase interest by 0.25% (or 25...
How to Market Your Vacation Rental to Keep It Booked Year Round
Owning investment property in the Sunshine State can offer you several nice avenues in terms of incoming cash flow from your properties – one of which includes offering the home or units as vacation rentals. Doing so can open up your pool of potential renters...
How to Set the Right Rental Price for Your Property
The difference between success and failure with rental property can oftentimes hinge on setting the proper monthly rent on your investment. For example, by charging too little just to entice renters, you could end up losing money every month. (You could also attract...