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How to Set Up Utilities When Renting

When a tenant rents a unit from a landlord, the agreement they sign will dictate how they can use the…

5 months ago

Understanding the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)

In 1975, the U.S. Congress approved the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) to ensure buyers and sellers received full…

5 months ago

The Top 10 Best Websites For Real Estate Investing

Investing in real estate requires research, profit calculations, and forecasts. Finding a good property in the right location takes time.…

5 months ago

Top 10 Elementary Schools in LA, California

If you live in Los Angeles and have a child who's getting ready to start elementary school, many schools in…

6 months ago

How Expensive Is It to Build a House? A Real Estate Agent’s Perspective

Whether you're moving out of an apartment or relocating for a job, you can either build a house from scratch…

6 months ago

The Essentials of a Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

When you rent a unit in an apartment, you'll sign a lease agreement between yourself and the landlord. This contract…

6 months ago

Can You Rent Out Commercial Property as Residential?

Investing in real estate allows you to add properties to your portfolio that you can rent out or hold as…

6 months ago

A Comprehensive Guide to Debt Coverage Ratio

When you invest in real estate, the debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) is one of the many metrics you can use…

6 months ago

Investing in Rental Property Out of State: Is It Right for You?

Adding rental properties to your investment portfolio is an effective way to increase your income and benefit from long-term investments.…

7 months ago

A Comprehensive Guide to Rental Verification

When you invest in a rental property, you'll need to start advertising it to potential tenants. However, screening tenants requires…

7 months ago