How Much Down Payment Should You Put Down When Buying a Rental Property?
While you may be familiar with the adage of putting 20 percent down on a personal residence in order to avoid paying the additional PMI (private mortgage insurance), when it comes to the purchase of rental property, how much is typically needed as a down payment? The...
Waiting for the Perfect Deal to Come Along Before You Invest in Rental Property? It Will Never Happen
Owning rental property can be just as challenging as it is lucrative. So, if you are a potential first time investor, there can be many bases to cover before you feel like you’re fully ready to move forward. But, while there is certainly something to be said...
How Much Insurance is Enough for Your Rental Property?
While owning rental property can provide you with a nice, steady income, real estate investors can also be open to a variety of losses, such as burglary and vandalism, as well as natural disasters like storms and floods. You can also be at risk of different lawsuits,...
How to Keep Empty Properties Safe
As a landlord, one of your biggest challenges is getting, and keeping, your properties rented. One of your other obstacles can be ensuring that any empty units that you have are safe from being vandalized and / or burglarized – especially when they are not occupied....
Purchasing a Rental Property? Be Sure to Focus On an Up and Coming Area for Best Returns
While there may be some “good deals” to be had when it comes to purchasing a rental property, one thing that real estate investors will sometimes overlook when buying investment properties is where the local area is heading. This, however, can be key in...
3 Easy Ways to Increase the Value of Your Rental Properties
Today, it can be somewhat more difficult than it was even just a few short years ago to pick up bargain properties and possess immediate value. But, even if you need to hunt and peck at little in order to find great deals, there are still ways that you can easily...
How to Ensure That Your Investment Properties Can Weather Any Storm
In the aftermath of hurricane Matthew, there are many homeowners and real estate investors alike who are currently assessing their damages. Large – and even sometimes, small – repairs and replacements can lead to big financial issues following this type of...
3 Keys to a Great Real Estate Investment
When searching for the right rental property, it can be easy to get swept away by what seems like a “great deal.” But before moving forward and signing on the dotted line, it is essential to keep in mind that real estate is oftentimes a long-term investment. In...