Entrepreneur Marshall Field once said that “Buying real estate is not only the best way, the quickest way, the safest way, but the only way to become wealthy.” While that…
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18 Key Landlord Tips Every Investor Should Know
Investing in real estate can generate income, potential appreciation in property value over the long term, and tax benefits that help to keep income taxes low. But just like anything…
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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…
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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…
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: 8 Important Steps to Follow
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…