First started in 2007, Airbnb now draws tens of thousands of hosts with millions of potential renters. It’s the most popular online platform for short-term rentals, and the prices are often lower than hotels. Here’s everything you need to learn how to make money with Airbnb, including a step-by-step guide. What Is Airbnb & How Does […]
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How-To Guide: Rent-To-Own A House
When most people think about moving into a new home, they think of one of two options: owning and renting. Owning is cheaper in the long run and allows you to build equity in the property. Renting is more affordable in the short-term since you don’t have to pay a down payment, and you’re not […]
How To Find A Reliable Contractor
Behind any good real estate investor is a reliable contractor. Whether your business is built on flipping houses or buying investment properties, a quality contractor is essential. They will help keep your project moving in the right direction and cut off potential problems before they get too big. They will handle everything from simple maintenance […]
5 Real Estate Exit Strategies
Rental property and real estate investments should not be a decision made lightly without the proper preparation. As with any investment, it’s crucial to consider all the moving parts before diving into a decision. Especially with the ever-fluctuating state of real estate, it’s easy to get caught off guard with just the slightest change in […]
How To Attract Tenants To Your Rental Property
Having a quality rental property is not enough to attract tenants. In hot markets good rentals may be a dime a dozen. You need to come up with ways to have your property stand out from the crowd. Instead of massive upgrades throughout the property you are better off making subtle, but impactful, changes. Updating […]
For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Tips for Sellers
If you’re at all familiar with the world of real estate you’ve likely come across the idea of For Sale by Owner listings, or “FSBO” listings. For homeowners looking to take the real estate process into their own hands, it’s a popular option to skip the use of a realtor or agent and instead sell […]
How to Calculate Closing Costs
When buying or selling a home, the topic of closing costs is bound to come on the horizon. It takes a village to purchase or sell a home, with several different people playing a role in the real estate transaction. Buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and inspectors are just a few of the different people […]
Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
No one likes it when a good deal dies. Especially when selling your home, it can be disappointing. Whether the property won’t sell due to financial complications or miscommunications, learning that a great offer has fallen through is always a setback in real estate. Unfortunately, home inspections are a well-known deal-killer within real estate. They’re […]
15 Rules for Every First-Time Airbnb Host
When Inez Valk put a clawfoot tub in the upstairs bedroom of her country house, she didn’t anticipate that guests would get carried away “by the romance of their surroundings,” as she delicately puts it, overflowing the tub so bathwater seeped through the floorboards. “We urgently — but gingerly — knocked on the door and were […]
What the Housing Market Will Look Like by the End of Summer, According to Experts
Traditionally, spring is real estate season, but buyers across the country were waiting for summer to finally see a return to normal inventory levels, normal competition and most importantly, normal prices. As it turns out, a return to normal is probably pretty far off, but cracks are starting to emerge in the seller’s market that has defined […]