For years you’ve enjoyed renting a vacation house with extended family or friends. One thought keeps recurring to all of you: What if we go in together to buy our own vacation home? It sounds...

For years you’ve enjoyed renting a vacation house with extended family or friends. One thought keeps recurring to all of you: What if we go in together to buy our own vacation home? It sounds...
Will it improve your marketability and profit to furnish your rental property? The scenarios vary depending on how the property is used. Let’s see when it makes sense and when it doesn’t. Basics are expected...
Choosing a ground-floor apartment or condo presents both advantages and challenges. Is ground-floor living right for you, or would you be happier higher up? Here’s what to consider in making your decision. Positives of a...
If you’re buying rental property with existing tenants, whether they occupy the entire space or only a basement or garage apartment, you are probably focused on the property’s income-generating potential. But you’re also taking on...
Perhaps you want to raise livestock and have your eye on some land in the country. Here’s how to know if that rural land is right for you. Start with experts on rural land Any...
Rising on-campus housing costs and waiting lists for college dorms may mean you and your students are looking for a house or apartment rental. Before signing a lease, consider these questions and tips to ensure...
Apartment renters may find themselves needing to move before the term of their lease ends. Can you get a new renter to take over the lease? The answer depends on several factors. Read on for...
Homeowners get paid handsomely for renting their homes to production companies for movie, television or commercial shoots. Can you cash in and make your house a movie location rental? A star is born! Television and...
Working from home has many appeals that can add value to your life. But before buying a house for your home business, pause for a moment to think about the following legal and logistical aspects....
Owners of business or investment property may want to sell and reinvest in a similar new property. An IRS rule allows you to accomplish this goal while deferring capital gains taxes on the property sale...