With the bulk of a very tough year (2020) behind us, many are wondering how 2021 will fare – and in particular, the housing market. Whether you own your primary residence and/or invest in residential rental property, housing values could represent a significant component of your overall net worth. According to the National Association of [...]
One of the most satisfying parts of being a rental property owner is receiving ongoing income (rent) from your tenants. But even if you have the ideal renters whose payment(s) arrive like clockwork every month, is the dollar amount you’re charging them too much or too little? “Market rent” is the amount of rent that [...]
While there are some investors (namely those who are heavily invested in the stock market) who might cringe at the thought of rising interest rates, there are others who may welcome rate increases with open arms – primarily those who own residential rental property. Why is this the case? One reason is because when interest [...]
While buying and renting property can certainly have a “fun” aspect to it, the majority of rental property owners have a primary goal for their investments – and that is to earn an ongoing stream of income. So, how much income can you realistically anticipate? The answer to that can depend. In fact, the dollar [...]
For owners of rental real estate, one of the biggest concerns can be receiving your rent checks on time. When a tenant pays his or her rent late, not only can it throw off your income and expense figures, but it also takes time on your part to track the tenant down and ensure that [...]
As an investment property owner in the Orlando and / or the surrounding area, you're likely aware that the overall trend here in Central Florida is upward moving real estate prices. In fact, according to the Orlando Business Journal, in May of this year, the median home price was just under $270K - which is [...]