Are you on the hunt for a mortgage lender? Finding the best mortgage lender in your area will require significant legwork, close scrutiny, and careful consideration. There are so many banks, financial institutions, as well as independent mortgage lenders on the market. As such, the decision on which mortgage lender to go with requires deep assessment and well-thought calculation. Here is a guide on what to...
Many people watch one-hour shows on television on flipping houses and they reckon they can easily do the same and make a ton of money. However, if you have ever contemplated journeying into the world of flipping houses you need to be aware of the benefits as well as the setbacks. There are both significant advantages as well as major disadvantages that every investor should be aware of. Here is a guide to...
The entire premise of owning an investment property is to make money from it. As such it is important to not only find but also to keep high-quality tenants. This is particularly important in order to make the entire exercise as lucrative as possible. However, it is important to know that there is a correlation between the quality of your property and the type of tenants you will attract. In this blog...
Are you a first-time rental property investor? It is understandable for most first-time rental property buyers to be skeptical about engaging the services of a property manager. In fact, at one point or another most property managers have contemplated whether they should self-manage or not. However, property self-management is not for everyone. After all, there are legal obligations that need to be met. In...
Are you on the lookout for a new living arrangement that accords you great flexibility? It is possible then that a month-to-month tenancy might just be the right solution for you. Whether you're not planning to live in an area for an extended length of time, or you've taken on a temporary job, there are several benefits to a month-to-month rental agreement. Let's explore the concept of month-to-month lease...
Any property owner or manager looking for tenants should seriously consider millennials. To start with, most millennials are at a stage in their lives where renting is the most practical option. Although the majority of millennials are working, most have not yet accrued enough resources to own property. As such they prefer to rent than to buy property. Here are a few tips on how to attract millennials to...
One of the things that has taken the world by storm in recent years is Airbnb. Regardless of its undeniable prominence, some people still don't fully understand what Airbnb is all about. Here we have provided a brief guide to understanding Airbnb. What is Airbnb? To start with, where does the name Airbnb come from and what does it mean. Airbnb is a term that comes from air mattress, bed and breakfast. In...
There is no denying that mold can be a massive nightmare and a significant problem. To start with, mold can be quite difficult to detect and identify. On top of that, mold can be quite costly to get rid. Moreover, the list of medical complications that could emerge as a result of mold is quite long. Obviously, this could be a major issue for your leaseholders. You must also keep in perspective that...
To attain success in the real estate space you need to stay ahead of the competition. This is because real estate is a highly competitive sector. Utilizing modern marketing tools and techniques are important to stay relevant. Any form of innovative action you take to keep your marketing plan modern will be rewarded. As such here are some of the best real estate marketing tactics to give you a competitive...
Africa has for the last few years displayed significant signs of economic growth. Various economic sectors including real estate have shown steady growth. For Africa-focused investors, real estate is one of the best investment opportunities. As Africa has continued to grow and catch up to the rest of the world, the demand for high quality residential as well as commercial real estate has increased....