There is no greater long term investment in real estate than a quality rental property. The right rental will not only provide short term cash flow in the way of surplus rents received, but can give you the potential for appreciation years down the road. All the while you can take advantage of many tax Read more about The Biggest Challenges Of Self-Managing A Rental Property[…]
Bridgeport is a beautiful, if seemingly small, town (though actually the fifth-largest city in New England!) in Connecticut with a variety of attractions to choose from if you’re looking for a relaxing, easy-going time in a New England shore destination. Bridgeport is technically considered part of the Fairfield Region, which means that it’s only a Read more about 25 Best Things to Do in Bridgeport (CT)[…]
Our first thought was: There is a dead body in this refrigerator. Of course, upon closer inspection, there was no dead body, just rotting food, garbage, and other unknown objects. The smell was unlike anything we had ever experienced before. The unit was left with garbage covering nearly every square inch of the floor, holes Read more about 5 Ways to Deal With a Tenant Owing You More Than Their Deposit Will Cover[…]
According to RealtyTrac, a real estate data company, there were 1.36 million properties in foreclosure in 2013. If you’re the entrepreneurial type who’s always looking to make a buck, investing in foreclosures could be a good idea. But before you jump in with both feet, you should consider the time, energy, and effort these investments require. Here are Read more about 6 Tips on Investing in Foreclosures for First Timers[…]
Speaking on the wet concrete floor of a dark ex-factory from the World War II era, Gov. Ned Lamont and New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart proclaimed that the building will soon be the first stage of a cutting-edge energy and tech project. “What this is going to do for the city of New Britain is Read more about Developer Forecasts New Britain Tech Center Will Open By End Of 2020[…]
If you have a good tenant, how do you get them to stick around? Here are 5 ways to keep your reliable tenant happy and eager to renew. Let’s be honest: Filling a vacancy is a hassle. It takes time, it sometimes means losing out on rent, and it’s probably something you prefer to do as infrequently Read more about Getting Your Tenants to Renew Their Lease[…]
Feeling Overwhelmed? I used to get really bogged down with property management when I first began buying rental properties. It got to the point that I regularly spent 20+ hours on it. Reading a lot of posts on this sub, I think many of your will relate to that. Over time, as my portfolio grew, Read more about 3 Key Strategies to Help You Manage a 30+ Unit Portfolio Remotely[…]
Rental listing scams typically aim to steal money. They will try to get you to send a check for a security deposit or move-in fee without ever seeing the apartment. They keep your money and have no intention of renting a unit to you. How Can You Tell If a Rental Listing is a Scam? Read more about How to Spot a Rental Scam[…]
“Jake, we can’t keep doing this!” His wife sighed and put her head in her hands. “This property is costing us too much! It’s so stressful and I’m sick of it. Ever since you bought it, we hardly get any time to spend together as a family!” she exasperated. Jake was a 35 year old Read more about A Smart Investor’s Dilemma[…]
Many people choose to rent out their properties to tenants in order to make extra income. However, being a landlord isn’t always easy. If you’re a landlord, you may find yourself wondering if hiring a property management company could be beneficial. With the property management industry growing 4.4% between 2012 and 2017, more and more Read more about 5 Signs You Could Benefit from Hiring a Property Management Company[…]