• Tue. Oct 15th, 2024

Tax-Sheltered Real Estate Accounts: Make Your Kids Rich by 18

The Big Picture On Tax-Sheltered Real Estate Accounts: Setting up a self-directed Roth IRA for your child with annual contributions as early as age 14 allows for tax-free growth and…

Leverage in Real Estate: How Does It Help Investors?

The Big Picture On Using Leverage In Real Estate: In real estate, leverage allows investors to purchase properties using borrowed money, typically putting down only 20% of their own cash.…

The Median Rent In Vancouver Fell In September

The median rent in Vancouver fell 0.4% in September, according to the October report from Apartment List. Rents in the areas have now decreased by a total of 0.9% over…

11 Documents Your Landlord May Request for Proof of Income 

In the real estate industry, it’s commonplace for landlords to request information about tenants to ensure they’re a good fit for the residence before they move in. This is referred…

Real Estate Investment Terms: Glossary of Real Estate Vocabulary

The Big Picture On Real Estate Investment Terms: Mastering real estate terminology is essential for effective communication and deal navigation in the industry. Key financial metrics like cap rate, cash-on-cash…

September Saw 0.5% Drop in National Median Rent

The national median rent dropped 0.5% in September, according to the October report from Apartment List. 80 of the nation’s 100 largest cities saw rents fall in September, in line…

DOJ Sues Landlords Over Banning Tenants with Felonies

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the owners and managers of an apartment complex for discriminating against Black tenants over felony and criminal history background checks, according to a…

Salt Lake City Utah Rents Down In September

Salt Lake City Utah rents dropped 1.2% in September, according to the October report from Apartment List. The overall median rent in the city stands at $1,312, after falling 1.2%…

How to Negotiate with Contractors: The Definitive Guide

The Big Picture On Negotiating With Contractors for Real Estate Projects: Build relationships with contractors before you need them. Create a network of trusted professionals for different specialties to prepare…

Collecting Rent

In previous episodes, we discussed everything from purchasing your first rental property to getting it ready to finding a tenant. We have also talked a bit about collecting deposits and…