Real Estate

One of the biggest advantages of having a property manager is that they not only do all the administration for you: tenant selection, completion of proper documentation, inspections, etc. – but they also do a lot of the accounting. From most of my property managers, I would get a monthly statement that detailed gross income, …

What is a flat rate Multiple Listing Service (MLS) listing? MLS is an all-inclusive database shared by local real estate agents. Agents can access this database to find exactly what their buyers are looking for. This resource provides real estate agents with a significant advantage over anyone who sells on their own. In fact, more …

“I want to train, but I can’t afford the gym membership.” Well then you really don’t want to train. So how about you shut it up? This annoying, incessant refrain … people come in and ask a million questions about training, only to say to myself after I’ve indulged them with an hour of my …

How can you buy real estate in bulk from a wholesaler? First, I must assume that you know the basics of real estate investing and understand the cash flow formulas and ROI calculations. Without the knowledge of these, you could also close this page and read a comic instead. Since conventional investor financing has almost …

If you have done any research regarding real estate lately, chances are you have found the information on land trust agreements. Such a deal is relatively new and is often underestimated. Opting to close a deal by entering into a land trust agreement is a simple and inexpensive way to turn over ownership of the …

Most Ontario real estate agents work on commission only. These agents generally have independent contractor status, which makes them self-employed. The “employed” rules and regulations in the province of Ontario, for the most part, will not apply to self-employed real estate sellers who choose to take maternity leave. When a real estate agent, real estate …

The priority link can be better explained with an example. In simple terms, when you buy a home through financing, the lender places a lien on the property. It is called a secured loan because the home is the collateral for the loan. If you, as a homeowner, do not make payments, the lender, through …

After more than a decade, as a licensed real estate seller in New York State, I have observed that large numbers of people pay very little attention to one of the most important parts of a home. While the kitchen, bedrooms, and beautiful bathrooms may be more fun and enjoyable to look at, a wise, …

Here are some real estate investing tips for beginners considering investing in apartment complexes. Many commercial property consultants with an opinion say that apartment complexes with more than 150 units are the properties to buy, not necessarily true. Multi-family units are indeed a solid investment. However, what you really want to invest in is where …

Well, it’s nothing new, but more Dead Sea scrolls have been located in a previously unexplored cave. Archaeologists have discovered (even before recorded history) when people lived in caves, that they had an area in their abode dedicated to the preparation of food. Traditionally known as “The Kitchen,” the name stuck, and over the millennium …