Sometimes the most attractive real estate investments are located in a different area from where an investor lives. While it’s easy to purchase a rental property online, finding a good…
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U.S. states with the highest percentage of people behind on their rent payments
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, growing rent debt and the possibility of widespread evictions have been a major worry. Renters are more likely to work in the sorts of occupations that…
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Impact of Ukraine invasion on housing
Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and those with family and friends impacted. by the invasion. Nick Pipitone of Propmodo opens up this week’s newsletter discussing the Russian…
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Real estate investments hit record high [2022 update]
Redfin reported last week that real estate investors are buying up record shares of U.S. homes. Specifically, investors purchased 18.4% of all for-sale homes in Q4 2021. This is a…
U.S. cities with the highest loan approval rates
Home-buying during the pandemic has been a story of bidding wars, housing shortages, and rapidly increasing home prices. Despite this, record low interest rates encouraged millions of buyers to take…
50 questions to ask a potential tenant’s references
Steps in a thorough tenant screening process include income and employment verification, rental and criminal history, and a credit report. However, it takes more than just reading printed reports to…
Are short-term rentals part of your long game? They should be…
Roofstock recently launched a short-term rental marketplace for properties that are typically used as vacation or seasonal rentals. These property listings include data from similar short-term rentals in the area,…
How to screen tenants: 6 essential steps
Screening tenants is a key part of owning and operating a rental property. Selecting a good tenant can help you keep cash flow strong and potential returns robust, while making…
Crypto mortgages are on the rise
Despite the volatility of cryptocurrencies, they continue to be a growing trend in the real estate world. Tony Cantu of Mortgage Professional America (MPA) reports on Altisource Portfolio Solutions SA’s…
