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The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University published a report that covered the recent history and predicted future of the rental market in the United States. The past decade (from 2005 to 2015), saw unprecedented growth in demand for rented homes with people in every income group and

There are a number of reasons you may need to sell a house that currently has tenants. Perhaps you rented the home to keep a flow of income while searching for a buyer, maybe you’re trying to downsize or maybe you’re ready to leave the rental business altogether.

Flipping homes can be a lucrative business — when you find the right property. The further you get into your real estate investing career, the more you learn about what signals a great buy and what signals a money pit. This post will discuss some not-so-great property warning signs that you

Purchasing a beautiful villa overlooking the ocean or a cozy log cabin in the mountains takes on a whole new meaning when your purchase is a planned investment. Renting out vacation properties can be a lucrative business, but there’s a lot more to it than putting out a “for

There is one type of seller that every real estate investor will deal with at one point or another: one who insists on selling their property “as-is.” At first glance, it might seem like you’re getting the short end of the stick, but this post will explain why sometimes

As a real estate flipper, time and money is always in short supply. The need to move a home within a 12-month time frame makes flipping real estate extremely competitive. But, what if you could differentiate your properties from others? Learn how including a little technology in your flips can

So you’ve been shopping around for a new investment property, and you’ve been wondering about HUD homes. They seem like a no-brainer for an investor; multi-unit properties at a great price. But what’s the catch? Let’s take a look at the benefits and challenges associated with

There are lots of financing options available to real estate investors – but what’s the best way to secure a loan? Should you use a broker or a direct lender? And most importantly, what special circumstances do you need to consider and be prepared for as you research funding options?

Becoming a landlord requires you to take on a lot of responsibility, both for your property and your tenants. Have you ever wondered if you’d make a good landlord? We did some research to find out what separates the great ones from the not so great. Check out 11

One of the biggest hurdles sellers face is negotiating offers. The good news is, the process doesn’t have to be difficult. If you do your homework and list your home at a competitive yet lucrative price, it’s easy to determine whether an offer is too low or just