When you rent a car, the company almost always offers supplemental coverage that costs extra. When you get to that stage of the booking process, you’re probably wondering if it would be irresponsible of you to decline to save a few bucks. The good news is that the answer is probably no. Most people can […]
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Key Takeaways Between students, faculty, and staff, college towns have a steady demand for rental properties, which can create reliable rental income. Owning property in the town where your student attends college can also lower the costs associated with college housing. But be aware: Owning property in a college town includes restrictions on tenant occupancy,
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Ashley:What if the biggest mistake new investors make is waiting too long to buy their first property? Tony:And what if the fastest way to lose money isn’t a bad deal but a bad contractor? Ashley:Today we’re answering three questions. Every rookie needs to hear how to start when you feel stuck, how to avoid getting
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In This Article Rent price has been growing for years, but rising rents don’t guarantee rising profits if tenants can’t afford them. Instead of relying on market averages, you can calculate what tenants actually have left over after debt and essential expenses. Their discretionary income is your roadmap to profitable, sustainable rent increases. By analyzing
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You’ve built up (or are about to build) a rental portfolio, but something is telling you it’s time to pivot. Maybe you’ve gone too far into one strategy, like owning eight short-term rentals. Or you’re seeing new build-to-rent properties with low prices, low maintenance, and low interest rates, and thinking “hmm…that seems like a good
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In This Article It’s every landlord’s worst nightmare: being scammed by their tenant. As if there weren’t enough scams around, ripping off landlords is becoming increasingly popular. Whether it’s seeing your rental apartment listed online by someone else or receiving fake employment and financial documents, dealing with con artists is one of the reasons why
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After a fateful encounter with a real estate investor on vacation, Pratik Shah‘s eyes were opened to the possibilities of real estate investing. Now, just eight years later, he has a rental property portfolio producing $12,000 per month in pure profit. Even better, he accomplished it all while working a 9-to-5 job, buying rental properties
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We work with veterans and active-duty service members every day to help them achieve the dream of homeownership. VA loans offer incredible benefits, but there are specific rules you need to know, especially if you’re planning to use rental income to qualify. PITI Reserve Requirements for Rental Income When a VA borrower is purchasing a
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This episode could save you tens of thousands, if not millions, in the long run. We get the same questions all the time: Do I need an LLC for rental property investing? Should I start an LLC before buying my first rental? Where is the best state for a real estate LLC? We’re not lawyers,
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You want to invest in real estate, but don’t know which property to buy. We’re about to make it much easier. These are the two best investment properties to buy in 2025, whether you’re a beginner with little to no real estate investing experience or a veteran investor ready for something with a bit more
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