Should You Pay for Utilities for your Tenants?
Tuesday, May 08
One of the things you’ll need to decide when you buy a rental property is whether or not you’ll cover your tenants’ utility bills. This is something that some property owners include with rent, and it can be an expectation among tenants that some or all utilities will be included with the rental ...
Who Can Benefit the Most from a Turnkey Investment Strategy?
Tuesday, May 08
Turnkey investing offers a unique opportunity for those interested in making money off real estate, but admittedly, it’s not for everyone. The biggest argument against using a turnkey strategy is that the buyer ends up paying market value for a property, and they’re not able to force appreciation...
3 Ways to Improve Your Negotiation Skills
Tuesday, May 08
Negotiating is a part of nearly every real estate investment deal you’ll be involved with. Whether you’re working with a buyer or seller, an agent, or a contractor for repairs, you will find yourself in a discussion where you both want something, and you’ll have to compromise to get it. How much ...
What Factors Influence Property Values?
Sunday, April 29
Ever wondered why you sometimes see a $200,000 property on the same street as a $50,000 property? Or why a gorgeous property can seem to have everything going for it, but it’s worth far less than you thought it would be? I have, and I figured other investors have too, especially those who are new...
What You Need to Know About Tenant Reviews
Friday, April 27
Twenty and even ten years ago, online reviews for rental property weren’t a major factor for either tenants or landlords. But that’s not the case today. As the internet has become an even more powerful tool and a constant in our lives, reviews on rental property are becoming more common. If your ...
Marketing Tools for Real Estate Investors
Monday, April 23
If you own rental property, then you know that marketing makes up an important part of your role. For investors, ‘marketing’ is sort of an umbrella term that consists of finding new properties, making new connections with others in the industry, and marketing properties to prospective tenants or ...