Renting out your property may seem like an easy way to increase your passive income, but when you start the process, it can be more complicated than expected. Your house can stay on the market for months without a rental applicant because it is priced above fair market rent. A bad tenant may be late …
5 tips for choosing the best rental housing
If you are moving to a new city, you may be looking for a new rental house. Since there are so many options to choose from, you may be faced with a difficult situation. In this article, we are going to share with you some tips that will help you make this decision without any …
kitchen cabinet and countertop design
Cabinets and countertops have been categorized by many as the most important aspects of remodeling, emphasizing that both are extremely imperative to a successful kitchen remodel. Being one of the most used rooms and certainly one of the most important in a home, the kitchen needs to be planned efficiently when deciding to remodel it. …
7 Secrets My Tile Contractor Must Do to Ensure a Professional Installation
Ceramic tile installation will enhance the appearance of your home; however, you must ensure that you use a qualified contractor. You’ll want assurances that the contractor you choose for your tiling job will be capable, reliable, and affordable. There are several things the contractor will need to do before, during, and after the job. Floor …
Things to consider when looking for an apartment to rent
Looking for a new apartment can be fun or stressful, and to make sure it’s a pleasant experience, people should prepare a list of must-have items. This list can vary from person to person and some of the things to consider when looking for your next apartment are as follows: Location: Perhaps the most important …
Property Management Accounting Best Practices to Maintain Success
What follows are some tips to help you with your property management accounting, so you can avoid problems and take advantage of what is available. Be meticulous with financial records The better you keep your records, the easier it is to keep track of what you’re doing and provide strong protection in case you get …
What is a 401k?
A 401k plan is usually offered through your employer. You will be able to make a contribution to your plan from your paycheck. This contribution can be made before taxes or after taxes, depending on the options offered by your plan. In some cases, your employer will match a portion of your contribution. Once you’ve …
Royal Gorge Railway War
In the 1870s, a small section of the narrow gauge railway it meandered through the cavernous walls of the Arkansas Canyon in the heart of Colorado. Control of this rail line would play out as a major cliffhanger in the state’s mining history and would later be dubbed the “Royal Gorge War”. The incident took …
Alternatives to investing in real estate
More and more people are realizing that now might be the perfect time to start getting into the business of investing in real estate. Typically, this involves taking old or run-down properties that won’t sell and fixing them up so they can be listed and sold effectively. Since buyers are even more choosy about the …
How soon can you be evicted after the sheriff’s foreclosure sale?
Foreclosed homeowners are rightfully concerned about not being able to save their homes and how quickly they will be evicted after the sheriff’s sale. Although the lender and various “experts” will threaten them that the sheriff will show up the next day to violently kick them out of the house, this is not the case …