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…
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Free Late Rent Notice Template (Plus Guidelines to Follow)
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…
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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…
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…
What to Consider Before Starting a Real Estate Partnership
Directly owning property isn’t the only way to invest in real estate. Placing capital in a real estate partnership can help to diversify a real estate portfolio, generate income, and…