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If you’re looking to buy a rental property, you might want to think about getting on the green bandwagon. There are many benefits of being an eco-friendly property owner. Take a look at just a few of them: (more…)
Archive for April, 2008
Benefits of Getting into Green Real Estate
Sunday, April 20th, 2008The Right Way to Allow Pets at your Rental Property
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
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Many landlords struggle with the decision of whether or not to allow their tenants to have pets on the property. The struggle usually comes from the fact that they themselves like pets but don’t particularly want to deal with the damage that can happen to a home when a pet is allowed to live there. Those landlords that are struggling with the decision should know that there’s a right way and a wrong way to let pets on the property. (more…)
Tenant Retaliation Laws
Friday, April 18th, 2008
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If you have a tenant from hell it might be tempting to kick him or her out of your property. But you had better make sure your definition of a hellish tenant conforms with the law. Almost every state and some cities provide protection for tenants from such retaliation if the renter is exercising a legal right. (more…)
“We Buy Ugly Houses” Names Top 10 Investment Property Cities
Thursday, April 17th, 2008
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You may not recognize the name HomeVestors of America but you’re familiar with their investment property advertising campaigns. They got famous with all of those billboards and ads that let you know they’re happy to buy ugly houses. And now they’re also happy to tell you where you should be looking if you’re interested in buying up some property of your own.
Hybrid Cars Could Help Housing Market
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
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An interesting article over at Bigger Pockets recently drew a connection between the increasing cost of gas and the faltering housing economy. In short, it pointed out that as more and more of your money goes to the gas tank, you have less money to invest in real estate property (and to pay the mortgages on already-purchased homes). The author also noted that the cost of housing construction is on the rise as a direct result of the fact that building companies have to spend more money on gas when transporting materials and laborers to job sites.
Game Offers Risk-Free Real Estate Lessons
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
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If you’re new to property investment, you might be hesitant to jump into the market at this stage in the game. Real estate risks just seem too high for those people who don’t have a good grasp on how the housing market works for and against them. But what if you could try out different home building and home buying options in a no-risk manner? That’s the purpose of a highly popular computer game called Build-A-Lot.
Get that Dream Rental
Monday, April 14th, 2008
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If you’ve found the perfect rental unit, then it’s possible and probably quite likely that it is also someone else’s dream home. So, to get that dream rental you may have to take some proactive measures. (more…)
Landlord Maintenance Responsibilities
Sunday, April 13th, 2008
Security Deposit Safety
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
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If you want to insure that you either get all of your security deposit back when you move out, or that you at least get your fair share back, then you may have to be proactive. Security deposits are something that landlords and tenants often dispute after the lease has ended. The best way to protect yourself is to cover as many bases as possible.
Security Deposit Rules
Friday, April 11th, 2008
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Security deposits are one issue that is often disputed when a tenant vacates a property. In order to prevent disputes, it’s important that both the tenant and landlord know their local rules when it comes to security deposits.
