Owners of investment rental properties face a decision whether to manage their rentals themselves or to hire a professional property management company. The advantages and disadvantages are multifaceted, so let’s analyze them. Direct vs. indirect...
Owners of investment rental properties face a decision whether to manage their rentals themselves or to hire a professional property management company. The advantages and disadvantages are multifaceted, so let’s analyze them. Direct vs. indirect...
Have you considered generating rental income? What if someone else could help make your mortgage payment while you earn all the equity? Many homeowners rely on others to handle the heavy lifting through various rental...
Mortgage rates have been higher since the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates to combat inflation in 2021, but what is the relationship between mortgage rates and Fed rates? Now that inflation has cooled, the...
Airbnb made it easy for you to earn income by hosting travelers as overnight guests, but did you know there’s another way to generate cash by renting your property for events? More families are turning...
Cryptocurrency has moved beyond the novelty stage and is increasingly accepted for transactions and investing; in fact, there are even crypto-backed mortgages. In mortgage lending, some mortgages are being collateralized by crypto assets rather than...
When staying at an Airbnb, VRBO, or hotel accommodation, should you be concerned about whether the host is secretly watching you with hidden cameras? Are you being monitored with video, audio, or both? Possibly. It’s...
It’s tough to get a break on homeowners’ insurance costs. During the pandemic, prices soared as home listings were in short supply. Inflation and supply chain issues pushed up building costs. Now, insurance rates are...
Your excitement over that new kitchen remodel turns to worry when a contractor gets hurt in your home. Besides concern over his injuries, could you be held legally responsible for his medical expenses and loss...
There are steps you can take to protect your home in a natural disaster, but what about your personal safety and that of your loved ones? Here are five types of natural disasters and what...
Real estate fraud is growing in the United States. There are two main types of fraud: title theft, where criminals impersonate property owners and transfer titles to themselves or third-party accomplices, and wire fraud, in...
