by M. Ian Colville Buying in an undesirable neighborhood can make financial sense, but is it worth it? The short answer is, it depends. Of course, it depends on the property and the neighborhood, but it also depends on the investor. Buying in a challenging neighborhood can end up being a disaster, but it can also produce good returns and involve minimal... Continue Reading →
Everything You Need to Know About Subdividing Your Land
by Kevin Perk When you say the word subdivision to most people, it will most-likely conjure up images of large tracts of suburban style housing. And while huge housing developments are one type of subdivision, there are also much simpler forms that even the novice real estate investor could contemplate doing. Knowing what a subdivision is... Continue Reading →
7 Reasons You Should Consider Investing in Single Family Homes
The real estate market has slowly recovered from the devastating losses in value suffered from the Great Recession. It’s not such a risk to invest anymore, and one could reasonably expect to make a profit in a short amount of time. For a longer-term investment, you can buy housing and rent it out. Purchasing apartment buildings... Continue Reading →
4 Tips to Save Money on Maintenance and Repairs Between Renters
One of the biggest downsides of high rental property turnover is that it costs money to clean, repair, and touch-up the property in between tenants. Knowing how to save money on these processes can be a lifesaver. 4 Budget-Friendly Maintenance and Repair Tips As a landlord, you need to focus on cash flow, profitability, and... Continue Reading →