When you own residential rental property, you run the risk of items like appliances and major systems (such as the furnace and air conditioner) breaking – even if it is just due to normal wear and tear. Unfortunately, paying to repair or replace these items can be expensive, and it can ultimately cut into [...]
Almost since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in early 2020, both the stock market and the real estate market have moved in unpredictable directions. But, while stocks have moved in value both up and down, real estate prices – at least in most areas – have continued to increase…with many homes and properties selling [...]
There is a nearly endless list of risks that you can face as the owner of residential rental real estate. Some of these may be within your (or your tenants’) control, and others – such as hurricanes – are not. In any case, though, the cost of repairs and replacement items can really add [...]
Over the past two years, there has been a multitude of surprises in the real estate industry – both for homeowners and residential rental property owners alike. First, as the COVID-19 pandemic initially hit the U.S., the massive job losses led to the inability to pay rent for millions of tenants – which in [...]