Build a Rental Portfolio

As mentioned in my previous post ” Where do I find information about Real Estate and Rental Property?”  JoAnn Chateau,  of àlaBuzz.org was going to write a post for me, and more importantly,  for you,  my readers!
Well, here it is! .. “Online Resources for Real Estate Properties Research” … Please take the time to read the [...]

Following the Guest article written by Julie Broad “Stop Waiting for a Good Time to Invest in Real Estate”,  I am pleased to announce that my good friend,  JoAnn Chateau,  webmaster of the excellent blog  àlaBuzz.org,  has agreed to do a guest post for me titled “Online Resources for Real Estate Properties Research?”
To put you [...]

Holiday Rentals can be just as rewarding as Long Term Rentals, and they offer a viable alternative to staying in a hotel or a hostel.
Short term Holiday rentals are not so common in North America, but are popular and widely used throughout Europe.
This type of property can form a valuable part of your rental portfolio, [...]

By doing the maths on why property rentals are such a good idea,  I hope you will gain a better understanding as to why people invest in rental property and get excited about owning a rental property portfolio!
Currently, the  economic downturn has placed many homeowners and potential homeowners in difficult financial situations.
Homeowners
Many are faced [...]

American Landlords and Renters, can save Time and Money with an accurate American Referencing Service that keeps all information confidential and in safe hands!
The ability to have access to a robust,  efficient and easy to use system  for obtaining potential tenant / renter  references is a fantastic tool for landlords … it avoids wasting so [...]

If you plan on building a rental portfolio for the long term, you want to try and encourage your existing tenants as well as your new tenants to stay as long as possible.
What are the Benefits of a long term Tenant / Renter?
The question is a very easy one to answer! .. the longer your [...]

This article looks at one aspect of real estate rental that is often overlooked.
Insurance for your renters and their personal possessions.
Firstly let me ask this question……
Would you buy an umbrella if it didn’t keep you dry? … I wouldn’t!
We all know that insurance is a good idea, because it gives you peace of mind.
The people [...]

The big question to ask yourself here is whether or not you should try to extend the life of your rental property.
Over the course of the years that you own and rent out your rental property, you will undoubtedly be faced with wear and tear of the property.
If your sole aim from the property is [...]

This article looks at how to keep your tenants happy,  and how to prolong their lease term.. we look at the following areas :
Prolong the life of your tenant  ..  It is not rocket science here, it’s pure common sense  ..  Trades people are your “gold dust” ..  When people talk .. others listen and [...]

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Before you look at particular rental “hotspots”  throughout the world,  there are a number of parameters you have to factor into your thinking before making a rental property investment decision.
How to be attractive
For a town or a city to be attractive for people to live in you have to consider not only how stable [...]