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What should you do when a very qualified applicant wants to rent your vacant property on a month-to-month basis? Should you turn them away because they do not want or cannot commit to a longer term lease? A month-to-month lease can be an appealing and profitable way to rent out property. But, while short-term arrangements may generate more income, they often require additional effort, increase turnover costs, and create uncertainty around vacancies. If you are considering this option, it is important to carefully evaluate both the benefits and the drawbacks. Balancing Stability and Profit as a Landlord Like many small businesses, maximizing landlord profits often comes down to tough... Read more
Imagine having a $2,400 monthly mortgage payment, but only paying $600 out of pocket. The other three bedrooms? They’re covering the rest—plus utilities, plus...
When Anna Julian happened upon a neglected row home in Baltimore seven years ago, she had no formal construction training—just determination, a willingness to...
New York City homeowners can now apply to add basement, attic, and backyard apartments to their existing properties. On Tuesday, the city launched an applications...
What Is a Value Add Opportunity? A value add opportunity in real estate is a strategy. Investors buy properties that are not doing well. They make improvements to...
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S., thousands of Class B and C properties sit in prime locations yet underperform because of dated interiors and amenities. With the right renovation strategy, these overlooked assets can be transformed into high-demand rentals—delivering stronger cash flow, higher occupancy, and substantial long-term appreciation. Why Renovations Drive Investor Returns Renovations are more than a facelift—they directly move the numbers that matter most: NOI and valuation. According to industry data, value-add renovations typically... Read more
In April 2023, as a bitter debate raged between landlords, tenants and policymakers over how to bring vacant, low-cost apartments back to the rental market during a...
Roughly 62% of Americans own a pet, according to Pew Research Center. Of those pet owners, nearly all consider their animals part of the family. Yet many landlords still...
Improving your rental property isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about making the unit more appealing, reducing vacancies, and attracting quality tenants. In a...
Deciding between single-family and multi-family property investments is a pivotal choice for both new and experienced investors. While both options have their place in...
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