Some tenants are going to be better than others. That’s just a fact of life. And no screening method is going to be absolutely perfect. But most important of all, there are a number of key factors that you can use that will help you find the right tenant perfectly suited for your rental. We’ll…

Every landlord has to accept the fact that they’ll need to evict tenants from time to time. In some cases, the tenants are going to be loud, obnoxious, and disruptive to the other tenants and they’ll need to go. Others might ignore pet rules, or use your property illegally, or even damage the property. Still…

23It took about four years to rebound after the crash, but the real estate market is changing for the better. Property values are once again on the rise and investors are coming out in droves to find great deals. But what happens in a flat market? Do you sit on the sidelines and wait for…

While buying real estate, you will occasionally realize that the initial price you offered to pay isn’t going to be possible for any number of reasons. We will discuss those reasons in greater detail below which will help you determine when it’s right to ask a seller for a price reduction. Remember, asking for a…

Like most real estate investors, you have a ton of responsibilities on your plate. Your life is hectic enough as it is, so finding top notch real estate deals seems impossible because your life is so busy and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. Obviously, you still need to find potential investment opportunities, right? So…

You’ve found an incredible real estate deal that you’re very excited about. You fully intend to make an offer, but the broker casually mentions that there is another investor interested in the property. They tell you that this investor has every intention of buying the property you love when all is said and done. What…

Discovering potential high ROI real estate deals is never the easiest thing to accomplish. Some of us spend our days combing through websites looking for valuable properties selling at affordable prices. Others look for opportunities to buy foreclosures by reading the classified section of the local newspaper to find out when properties are being auctioned.…

Some investments are more likely to help you build long-term wealth with your Roth IRA than others. This tax-free investment vehicle is a great way to build wealth and set yourself up for a comfortable and exciting retirement. Using tax-free investments like a Roth IRA is definitely smart way to build wealth consistently and effectively…

Savvy retirement savers are always looking for ways to add to their investing portfolio besides traditional offers like CDs, ETF’s, bonds, and stocks. By having a self-directed IRA, you can purchase nontraditional investments that increase in value and become part of your retirement savings plan. Ultimately, a self-directed IRA allows you to invest in precious…

It should come as no surprise that real estate investors are looking to find properties that they can buy on the cheap. These investment properties are typically purchased below market value when possible. Or sometimes the entire market will take a dip in prices and these lower valued homes are great investment opportunities for when…