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Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
The 2021 landlord insurance guide you can’t afford to miss
The surest way to derail any real estate business is a failure to protect yourself and your assets. Insurance isn’t the most exciting topic, but if you don’t properly cover…
U.S. Cities With the Most Economic Growth in 2021
The U.S. economy has made a remarkable comeback from the deep dive caused by the pandemic. Consumer spending (fueled by savings and government stimulus money) is strong, the economy recently…
FHFA eliminates the Adverse Market Refinance Fee
Last week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will eliminate the Adverse Market Refinance Fee for loan deliveries effective August 1, 2021. First, what…
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Squatters’ Rights and 6 Steps You Can Take to Evict Them
Did you know that if someone lives in your home for a long enough period of time, they could actually gain legal title to your property without paying you a…
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Guidelines and Free Templates for Writing a Late Rent Notice
As a rental property owner, it’s likely that you will eventually have a tenant that pays the rent late. Sometimes the tenant will innocently miss the due date, or they…
How to Evict a Tenant: An 8 Step Process to Follow in 2021
Every once in a while, the time comes when you may need to evict a tenant. Maybe the rent isn’t being paid, or maybe there’s illegal activity taking place on…
How to Determine The Rent to Income Ratio Required for Tenants
If you’ve been researching the rental market in your area, you’ve probably come across rental listing advertisements that require a prospective tenant to have a minimum amount of gross monthly…
The DOJ versus NAR: What comes next?
In November 2020, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an antitrust lawsuit as well as a settlement with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The lawsuit revolved around NAR and…
How to Finance Multiple Rental Properties to Grow Your Portfolio
Owning multiple rental properties can be a good way to generate income streams and build wealth over the long term. But as you grow a real estate portfolio, multiple properties…
Do You Have to Give a 30 Day Notice on Month to Month Leases?
There are a variety of potential benefits to renting to a tenant on a month to month lease, such as higher rent and the ability to raise the rent every…
