When Sellers Become Landlords What It Means For Rents If you have been watching your local rental market and thinking something feels off, you are not imagining it. I just dug into a Wall Street Journal piece about the rise…
What Makes An Investment Make Sense People still ask me about investing in real estate by buying an investment property. My answer is yes if it makes sense for your situation. That means you look past the excitement and run…
What to Know Before Hiring a Property Manager I recently had a reader write in to ask about property managers. They own a home in Montana and are relocating to the East Coast for work and family reasons. Instead of…
Should You Rent It Out Instead of Selling? I get questions like this often. A homeowner lists their house, the days stack up, and the showings slow down. That moment of panic sets in, and the next question I am…
Should You Sell or Keep Your First Duplex? Someone emailed me recently with a great question about their duplex: I bought a duplex five years ago with 3% down. One unit is rented and the other has been my primary…
If you are considering buying a condo or a property in a planned community, you will likely encounter homeowners association (HOA) fees, often referred to as HOA dues. These monthly, quarterly, or annual fees fund the upkeep and management of…
What is a 1031 Exchange and How Does It Work? If you have ever considered selling an investment property and buying another one, you may have heard the term “1031 exchange.” A 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful…
