Three Reasons Why Renting Can Be A Better Choice Than Owning
"When I was growing up, a very salient stigma afflicted American real estate: renting. Renters were low-income earners who were unable to...
Using Your IRA To Do Good
"It’s estimated that fewer than 5% of IRA investors use their retirement plans for more than stocks, bonds and mutual funds, though....
Avoiding The Dangers Of Buying To Flip In An Overvalued Market
"Flipping may be simple, but it’s not necessarily easy. There are many ways that a buy-and-flip investor can be left with a loss at the...
The Top 10 Risk Factors In Flipping Houses (And What To Do About Them)
"Unlike home builders who have a fairly controlled process from the ground up, "flippers" don’t always know what problems are lurking...
Home Warranties: What You Should Know Before Buying
"Do not confuse home warranties with insurance on systems and appliances. Insurance on a system or appliance will pay the insured party...
Put REITs In Retirement
""Retirement is supposed to be stress-free, the time to enjoy the "golden years" in life, or what I refer to as “sleeping well at...
Eight Reasons You Shouldn't Manage Your Own Investment Properties
"At first it may seem like a good idea to manage your own property and retain full control over costs, tenants and income. However,...
Best Practices For Efficiency In Property Maintenance And Emergency Management
"So, you are a buy-and-hold investor. You did all your research to set up your team. You joined a local real estate investment...
How to Plan a DIY Home Renovation
"Whether you’re planning an entirely DIY home renovation or hiring contractors for the work, there is a lot to organize before getting...
5 Reasons Why Owning a Home is Better Than Renting
"But for many people, buying a house could be a great idea. Although there are many myths about how difficult the home buying process is,...
