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Financing Commercial Real Estate
Investing in commercial real estate is one of the best ways to grow your money. It provides high appreciation, certain tax benefits, and a regular income stream. One way to purchase commercial real estate is by taking out a commercial rea...
How To Go Green When You’re Renting
If you’re looking to step into a more sustainable lifestyle, going green is the way forward. Aside from reducing your carbon footprint, going green also helps you save money. By using a sponge instead of paper towels to mop up spills, s...
Budget-friendly tips for staging a vacant house
When it comes to selling an empty home, staging has become such a critical technique. It can highlight your house’s features, making it more appealing to the eyes of your buyers. But doing this doesn’t have to cost a lot. Here are som...
The commercial real estate closing process
Are you closing your first commercial real estate purchase soon? Although complicated at first glance, the process shares similarities to when you close on a residential real estate purchase. The main differences are there are fewer fed...
Getting the right landlord insurance for your rental
If you are planning to rent out your home, one of the top landlord tips you should consider is to get landlord insurance. It will protect your rental property from a variety of issues, from tenant-related damages to force majeure. Learn...
Tenant screening question you should & shouldn’t ask
Considering someone for your rental property? Make sure to screen your prospective tenant to evaluate whether they’re the right fit. This will help you determine if they can fulfill the rental agreement, pay their dues on time, and ta...
What you need to know about condo fees
Condominium fees or dues are regular contributions paid by unit owners to their homeowners’ association (HOA). The fees pay for the maintenance and upkeep of the building, its common areas, the services and amenities residents enjoy. ...
Factors to consider when setting rental prices
Rent often determines how quickly a new tenant moves into a vacant apartment or rental property – or how fast they move out. Thus, it’s important to set the right rental price. The following rental tips will help attract new lessee...