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Most people buy a home as an investment. They regard it as the smart thing to do over the long haul, so they fork over a hefty down payment in order (they hope) to own a sizeable asset someday. But nobody tells you how expensive home ownership can truly be.
Over the past decade, the real estate market has appreciated significantly. Especially in the last five years, it’s soared to unparalleled heights. For investors who have been plugged in the entire way, the gains have been massive. But if history tells us anything, it’s that markets are cyclical. The American economy won’t enjoy unbridled growth
It’s easy to talk about the housing market in general terms, but every demographic has its unmistakable differences. Certain marketing strategies and listing techniques may work on Baby Boomers, but they not be as effective when employed with millennial homebuyers. If you’re primarily interested in pitching to millennial homebuyers, you’ll need to play by a
If you’re looking to rent an apartment, you have a lot of decisions to make. From where you want to live to how much you’re willing to spend, you may be making dozens of significant choices throughout the process.
As a landlord, you’ve probably learned the value of observing your peers. You’ve learned many excellent approaches by shadowing other landlords, but you can often learn more from their mistakes.
As a property manager, landscaping is generally considered one of your responsibilities, and if you’re trying to sell or rent one of your properties, great landscaping is also key to increasing curb appeal. Beyond planting a few new shrubs, though, what can you do to make your property stand out to potential tenants? As design