After all the trauma of seeking your dream home, homebuyers rarely think about what could possibly break and that could cover a multitude of items. As a home seller just thinks of the peace of mind you could have by purchasing a warranty package for the unknown. And what an enticement; purchasing a resale property […]
Continue readingBy Frank Pulley and William Bronchick So often beginning investors focus on real estate investing techniques that they lose sight of the important issue – is this a good deal? Learning to recognize a good deal takes research, education and, above all, experience. Here’s a good formula to determine whether a potential real estate purchase is […]
Continue readingIt’s easy to fix up your properties if you have unlimited cash. However, you need to keep your repairs to a minimum to stay profitable. You also need to keep your properties in good shape to attract tenants or buyers. It also has a lot to do with your knowledge of how rental properties work […]
Continue readingBy Frank Pulley and William Bronchick You would think that somebody that trespasses onto one of your investment properties is violating the law big-time. Trespassing is illegal, but if a trespasser continues to live there, they may be considered a squatter. Removing squatters from your property can be a time-consuming, potentially expensive, complicated and energy-sucking […]
Continue readingBy William Bronchick & Frank Pulley If you are a conscientious landlord and have any rental properties, you probably are aware that they seem to need continuing maintenance and repairs. Things such as fence repair or siding are obvious. However, some of the less obvious items can cause some real problems if left unchecked. Although […]
Continue readingWhether it is a hot rental market or not, marketing your rental properly and doing it aggressively will likely result in more and higher quality potential tenants and could result in higher rental prices. Most landlords just stick up a “For Rent” sign and hope for the best. Some of us might actually put it […]
Continue readingWhile rental houses are a great line of business to get into in order to make consistent cash flow and long-term wealth, there are a few things to consider before jumping into the fray. This is particularly true if you are considering managing them yourself. There are all kinds of reasons that rentals are a […]
Continue readingBy William Bronchick & Frank Pulley Whether you are a new or experienced investor there may be times that considering renting to college students might enhance the profitability of your rental. A single-family home with several bedrooms can sometimes yield 30 to 40% more in rental income than the same home with yield as a […]
Continue readingYou would think that somebody that trespasses onto one of your investment properties is violating the law big-time. Trespassing is illegal, but if a trespasser continues to live there, they may be considered a squatter. Removing squatters from your property can be a time-consuming, potentially expensive, complicated and energy-sucking endeavor! Although we are all about […]
Continue readingLet’s say through savvy investing, you have managed to accumulate a portfolio of properties. It doesn’t matter if it’s a large or small portfolio. You may have even tried to self- manage them yourself. Now as you procure more properties you may find you may not be as organized as you once thought and find […]
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