Jul 21, 2021A Renter’s Guide to Understanding Lease TermsAt some point in your life, you will probably find yourself signing a lease to rent a home or apartment. A renter’s lease agreement is a binding contract that outlines the conditions for tenancy at a rental property. …Rental4 min readRental4 min read
Jun 8, 2021What First Time Landlords Need to Know: Tips To Make Your Real Estate Investment a SuccessWith an average rate of return that is high and stable, owning an investment property is a great move toward financial stability. In fact, some recent statistics say that the average ROI for owning a rental property is now above 9 percent. …Real Estate Investments4 min readReal Estate Investments4 min read
May 7, 2021Social Media Screening for Landlords and TenantsData shows that 3.6 billion people were using social media worldwide in 2020. If you are one of them, you probably know that you have to be careful what you post because it can affect your life — whether it is a potential employer checking your Linkedin or Twitter profile…Tenant Screening3 min readTenant Screening3 min read
Feb 4, 2021Remodeling Your Kitchen? A Few Tips From the TrenchesA study from the National Association of Home Builders found that more than three quarters of people conducting remodels will be focusing on their kitchens, the second-most popular room behind bathrooms. If you have a kitchen remodel on the docket, a little research and planning can save you from regretting…Home Improvement4 min readHome Improvement4 min read
Jan 13, 2021Think You’re Ready to Sign a Rental Lease? Not So FastYou found the perfect home or apartment to rent: great neighborhood, fits in your budget and meets all your criteria for a new place to live. You’re ready to sign on the dotted line and start unpacking your boxes. Not so fast! Ask a few questions first to make sure…Renters4 min readRenters4 min read
Dec 16, 2020Winning the Rental Game, Even With Bad or No CreditIf you are just starting out, chances are you have little or no credit. This can hurt your chances of landing that rental property, especially in today’s real estate market. Recently, an annual survey by the National Low Income Housing Coalition showed that there was nowhere — not one place…Renting4 min readRenting4 min read
Oct 6, 2020What You Should Know Before Investing in Real EstateReal estate can be one of the most profitable and secure investments one can make, especially for those who do their research and put the time into efficiently managing their properties. Buying real estate has essentially become a part of today’s pop culture, with national television shows depicting everything from…Real Estate4 min readReal Estate4 min read
Sep 8, 2020Buying an Investment Property? Six Ways to Do it RightBuying real estate has become part of pop culture, with national television shows ranging from following painstaking vacation home shopping experiences to watching investors fixing up distressed properties to “flip.” …Real Estate5 min readReal Estate5 min read
Aug 4, 2020Choosing the Right RoommateWhen a friend of mine was looking for her very first place to rent (back in the days before craigslist and other online tools were so widespread) she answered a few paper ads pinned to the bulletin board in her university’s common area. She had a long series of rather…Roommates3 min readRoommates3 min read
Jul 6, 2020How to End a Relationship…With Your LandlordBreaking up is hard to do. When it comes to the day-to-day relationships that most affect your life, there’s no question that your interaction with your landlord is at the top of the list. After all, the most significant monthly bill you likely have each month is your rental payment…Moving6 min readMoving6 min read