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 →
5 Strategic Advantages of a Luxury House Hack
As much as has been written on this blog about investment properties and house hacking, there seems to still be a lot of confusion in regards to which asset class best fits in people’s lives. I see this question discussed on the forums quite a lot. With this in mind, I am going to try... Continue Reading →
Should You Sell Your House or Keep it as a Rental?
You’re intrigued by the idea of passive rental income. And for good reason: Passive income forms the building blocks of financial independence. Early retirement. Freedom to ride off into the sunset and do whatever your heart desires. But does that mean you should keep your old home and convert it to a rental when it comes time... Continue Reading →
6 Hacks for Making Tenant Management More Hands-Off
“I want to become a landlord so I can work a second job!” Said no one ever. Granted, rental properties are not completely passive investments the way that, say, mutual funds are. They require some work to buy, to manage, to maintain accurate books, to file taxes on properly. But the ultimate goal of all... Continue Reading →