What’s the True Cost of Holding an Empty Property Most investment properties can only generate income if you find tenants and rent out the property. Unfortunately, if your property is vacant, you can say goodbye to the stream of passive income. What’s even worse is that there will be additional costs that come just from […]
Guide to Tenant-Proofing Your Rental Property Having a rental property has proven to be an excellent investment in the last couple of years. Why? Simply put, rentals are in high demand, and the cost of rent is increasing by the month. So, speaking from the investors’ angle, rental properties are highly profitable. However, it’s not […]
Top 4 Things That Landlords Need to Consider for 2022 During the upsurge of the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords were quite uncertain about what the future holds for the eviction process and how Brexit and this new problem will affect property investment. This also means that 2022 may be a very tricky year for the real […]
An Inside Look at Zillow’s Missteps in the Real Estate Sector It wasn’t long ago that Zillow was considered an emerging power player in the residential real estate industry. The company partially pivoted from exclusively focusing on providing a platform for buying/selling homes to flipping real estate in select markets. This strategy seemed prudent at […]
Top Tips for Writing a Good Rental Listing Description While having a good word-of-mouth reputation is advantageous, the way you present your rental property in a listing is also a major make-it-or-break-it factor. Among other useful landlord-tenant communication strategies, writing a good rental listing description is the one that might set off your communication with […]
A Pet-Owner’s Guide to Downsizing Your Home If you’re thinking of moving to a smaller home, you aren’t alone. According to Market Watch, Americans are increasingly downsizing, preferring cheaper, more compact places over larger ones. While a smaller space has benefits, leaving a large home does present challenges. For instance, you’ll need to declutter first […]
What You Should Know About Electrical Inspections For Your Property Electrical inspections are comprehensive checkups of a home’s electrical components. This includes everything, from the outlets and the ground wire to the fuse box and extensive wiring. Having electrical inspections of your home has numerous benefits, which most tenants and homeowners are aware of. The […]
We can agree that time eats away at all things. However, when it comes to real estate and especially rental properties, it’s important to differentiate normal wear and tear from damage. Both landlords and tenants need to know their rights and obligations, as well as what needs to be done when damage occurs. In this […]
Looking for the perfect home in L.A. can be tricky. You need to hit the right combination of convenience, wanted features, and price. For a popular city with plenty of residents, it is simple to understand why this is a challenge. However, to help you achieve this, we have put together the list of 10 […]
