investment properties: Tenant Retention Strategies - 07/14/10 03:19 PM
For a landlord, determining how to keep tenants longer can be much like nailing jello to the wall. After all, apartment-renters are by nature a transient population. In many cases, that's why they're renting and not buying. They want flexibility, the ability to move or buy when the time is right. From the landlord's perspective, it's obviously better to have all units occupied all the time. Vacancies mean lost income while frequent tenant turnover can mean big expenses for repairs and re-painting. And a new tenant, when you get one, is not a sure bet in terms of timely payments or … (4 comments)

investment properties: Finding Your Home Away From Home... - 06/27/10 11:51 AM
Before purchasing or building a vacation home, make sure you do your homework. Finding a picture-perfect setting for future getaways is possible, but it takes a lot of planning and research.
As you're evaluating vacation property, use these four tests:
Does the community have the amenities, climate, recreational and cultural activities you enjoy? Does it promise years of enjoyable living without unexpected changes in the character of the community or neighborhood? Are there physical or legal restrictions to stop construction of the home? Does it have a special character that will make you want to spend your valuable vacation time in … (0 comments)

investment properties: Fixer-Uppers... Wise Investment or Money Pit? - 06/19/10 07:08 AM
All homes are different, but there are certain criteria which can help you spot a fixer-upper with good potential. Here are a few basic questions to ask: What needs to be changed? There are some homes which are structurally sound that require only cosmetic changes--say that worn carpet from the 1960's, the historic appliances or that inefficient heating system which consumes more fuel than a high school. It makes sense to inventory a home to see what can remain and what must go. A good home inspection can help you spot mechanical, structural and system upgrades that should be made and … (1 comments)

 
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