Archive for January, 2008

Investment Property: What do you look for?

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

shutterstock_21446659When shopping for an investment property there are sure to be a lot of details surrounding your decision. If you don?t know what to look for in an investment property you will probably want to take a step back before you do something you will regret. Unfortunately, many people have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on an investment property just to learn that they made the wrong decision. Do you want to join these people? Of course not!

The details that are most important to you may not strike a chord with another investor. For example, you may be shopping primarily for investment properties in a particular price range. While this is a good place to start, some investors may not think about price because they have enough money to get whatever they want; no matter how expensive it is.

Make a list of features and details to consider when shopping for an investment property. This way you can begin to ?rank? each property, and in turn end up making a decision based on facts, not what you think you remember. Some of the most important details to consider include price, location, and amenities. You may find a property at a great price but if it is run down and in a bad part of town there is a good chance that you will not want to move forward.

It is difficult to tell somebody else what they should look for in an investment property. Instead, the thing you should know is that every investor and every property is unique. The best advice you can follow is to know what you want in an investment property and then let this information guide you when searching and buying. As long as you know the basics of what to look for, and detailed information on what you want, you should be able to purchase the right investment property.

Property Management 101- Keeping Investment Property Occupied

Friday, January 11th, 2008

One of the most important jobs of a property manager is to keep the rental property occupied. Anything short of an aggressive approach to tenant turnover will cost you thousands of dollars over time. Don’t wait unit the tenant leaves to make a plan of action, start as soon as the tenant gives notice. (more…)

Property Management 101 - Evictions

Monday, January 7th, 2008

I have been a landlord for over ten years and fortunately have never had to evict a tenant, although I have come close a couple of times. (more…)

Residential Property Manager Job Description

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Job Summary

Residential property managers help investment property owners and homeowners in preserving and increasing the value of their real estate investments. They manage the day-to-day financial operations of the property, including finding and placing qualified tenants, and they ensure the property is in good working order. (more…)