Owning residential rental property can be a great way to generate a steady stream of passive income, along with building up equity while the balance of your mortgage is paid down using “other people’s money” (OPM). There are several property types available in this arena, though, and for many years a debate has ensued [...]
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 [...]
For many Central Florida real estate investors, the either / or between investing in single family or multi-family properties can be a challenge. One reason for this is because, like many other things in life, there can be pros and cons to both. But going in with a full understanding of the advantages and the [...]
If you’ve been considering the expansion of your investment property empire, it is possible that you’ve thought about the purchase of a duplex, a 4-plex, or even a larger multi-family apartment building. There a several reasons why multi-family properties could provide you with added benefits – starting with the ability to attain several income streams [...]
Owning a condo as your personal residence can provide you with a long list of benefits - starting with the fact that most, or even all, of the exterior maintenance falls to the association. So, as a real estate investor, are condos better than single family houses? The answer here is that it can depend. [...]
If you're thinking about starting or expanding your property portfolio in sunny Florida, you may be asking which is the better type of investment to purchase: condo or single family home? The answer here is, it depends. Just like with any other type of real estate investment opportunity, your ideal match will depend on several [...]
After purchasing a couple of single or small multi-family properties as investments, many newer real estate investors may begin to wonder how they can get to the "next level." For example, there are many investors who begin their career by buying a single rental home, and then another - and then possibly a duplex or [...]
While many real estate investors prefer one type of residential property over another, the truth is that it is possible to achieve success with either. What makes the biggest difference is whether or not you follow a particular investment strategy. There can, however, be definite advantages and drawbacks to owning either single family or multi-family [...]
For real estate investors who are looking for more than just a single income from one home or property, an apartment complex may provide the answer. An apartment complex is considered to be a commercial property - which is essentially a property that consists of five units or more. One of the key advantages to [...]
If you're thinking of Orlando real estate investing, here are some tips on property types that you may consider. When investing in real estate, there are a number of different types of properties that you can choose from. Each will have its pros and cons - and each will require a certain amount of knowledge [...]
One of the most profitable real estate investment strategies is the long term buy and hold method that involves purchasing a property and renting it out to tenants. Over the years, through the ongoing receipt of regular rent checks, the mortgage on your property (or properties) is essentially paid down by other people's money. Yet, [...]
Generally speaking, it is more difficult to finance a multi-family property than a single-family home, assuming you are using traditional financing (i.e.- a bank or similar commercial lending institution). The main reason for this is due to the relative marketability of a multi-family property, compared to a single-family home. There is a bigger market for [...]