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Oh The Places You Will Go! Investigating A Home Like A Pro Before Making An Offer

Posted on January 20, 2017

The whole process of shopping for a home you will make your own is terribly exciting. You get to spend your days traipsing through houses and envisioning your family and belongings tucked inside, and this can definitely be a lot of fun. However, in all seriousness, buying a home is a really big deal and deserves a keen eye for detail and a little dirty work. Way too many buyers sift through home after home without stopping to check in all the hidden spots before they decide to make an offer. [Read More]

Rats And Trash: Two Reasons Your Basement Apartment Tenants Keep Leaving

Posted on January 19, 2017

If you have a multi-family house and rely on the basement apartment income to help cover the mortgage, then you know how important long term tenants are. Every time you have to screen new tenants, show the place, and let it sit empty, you are losing money. So, if your prior tenants have complained about rodents and the smell (or sight) of trash, then you need to do something about it. [Read More]

Looking For A House But Looking For Something Older For More Space? Make The Best Investment With Help

Posted on January 12, 2017

If you are looking to purchase an older home because you want to get more space for your money, you want to work with a real estate agent to make sure you make a great financial decision. You want to know that you aren't going to buy a property, stick a lot of money into it, and then end up losing money on the property over time. Although you can't always predict how much a property will increase or decrease in value, you can make smart investment decisions. [Read More]

Figure Out The Answers To These Questions Before You Rent Your House

Posted on January 12, 2017

Being a landlord of a rented house requires you to wear many different hats, including emergency repair person and financial negotiator. Renting a house to tenants, however, can be a money-making business that improves your financial standing with minimal headaches. In order to avoid some of the hassles that can arise when you're a landlord, it's a good idea to come up with a solid list of rules before you seek your first tenants. [Read More]