You’ve finally bought your first home and have little money available to furnish it, or you’re a traveling medical professional who just signed a six-month lease on an apartment. You’ve looked at the cost of buying furniture, and your eyes are bugging at the price. Is renting furniture your best option? Maybe, but maybe not…. Read more »
Does living in a rented space mean you’re stuck with drab floors, the same blah neutral paint in every room, and no pictures on your walls? Not necessarily. If you cooperate with your landlord, you may be surprised how much freedom you have to make your rental your own. Communication is key. Here are our… Read more »
When you buy an investment property to rent out, you put lots of money and effort into the purchase, renovation and repair to make it ready. Great tenants make your investment pay off, but to get them, you must also put time and money into finding and keeping them. Here’s how to screen potential tenants…. Read more »
You probably think first of an apartment when it comes to renting a place to live. But it’s also possible to rent a single-family home. Let’s consider the differences between apartments and rental homes and how the process of renting a home works. Differences between renting a home vs. an apartment Space. Usually, a rental… Read more »
Before signing the lease on your first apartment, don’t forget to read the fine print. That’s where you’ll find the details of your responsibilities as a tenant. Failing to read them could cost you big money as a first-time renter. At move-in Before moving in, the landlord or property manager will ask you to inspect… Read more »
Being a landlord is hard work, especially if you’re overseeing day-to-day management of the rental properties. Here’s what you need to consider before diving in to DIY property management or choosing to hire a pro. How much rental property do you own? A property management company may be the best solution if you own multiple… Read more »
Thanks to today’s online and cell phone technology, pretty much everyone has the opportunity to be a landlord. Using services such as Airbnb and HomeAway, you can rent out your home to travelers visiting your community. Interested? Let’s take a look. Ask questions. Do you live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association? If so,… Read more »
Whether you rent an apartment, duplex or house, getting along well with your landlord and neighbors is vital. Unless you want to be packing up and moving, it pays to be a model tenant. Check out these basic guidelines and you’ll be well on your way to being a responsible and respectful renter. Read your… Read more »
Are you in the market for buying a second home? You probably have lots of questions — what’s it like to qualify for a mortgage on a second home, and are there still tax advantages? Let’s take a look. Mortgage risk. Since lenders view second homes as being a higher risk for default than first… Read more »
