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An Investors Guide to Real Estate Crowdfunding
In the United States, there are 50 million renter-occupied homes. That’s a lot of people who are paying someone else to live on someone else’s property. …
How to Get a Job in Property Management
Real estate is by far one of the most effective ways to increase your net worth. With many people turning to real estate investing, you may…
Proptech Startup vs Local Property Manager: Pros or Cons
Did you know that according to IPropertyManagement 35% of US households are rentals? That’s 100.9 million people currently renting their homes. Considering these rates, and…
How to Start Real Estate Investing
Did you know that more than 44 million households in America are renters? Additionally, renters in the US spend about $485 billion every year on rent, the…
1031 Exchange: What Is It and What Are the Benefits?
Did you know that, according to The Zebra, there were over 40 million rent-based households in the US in 2019? Additionally, 80% of millennials are interested…
6 Reasons Why You Should Rent Out Your Home Instead of Selling
Andrew Carnegie made the famous statement that 90% of millionaires created their wealth through property investing. While things have shifted a little in today’s modern landscape, millionaires still say…
The Dirty Little Secret about Rent-to-Own (Lease Options) that All Tenants, Renters, and Potential Buyers Should Know
Are you tired of renting, basically “throwing away” your hard-earned money each month on rent, wishing that money could go towards a mortgage? You want…
21 Tips for a Seamless Move
You’re about to move and with every box you begin to pack, it feels like there are a hundred more you have to pack. After…
What Are Your Options if a Tenant Cannot Pay the Rent?
If all of your tenants always pay their rent on time and in full, then count yourself lucky – for now – because it’s not…
Is Tenant Turner Legit?
Finding a great rental home or, for owners, a quality tenant, can be tough, especially in a time such as now in the midst of…
What NOT To Write In Your Rental Listing
Listing your home sounds simple enough and private landlords often come in with innocent intentions when describing their rental listing. But did you know there…
Top 10 Things Residents Want in a Rental Home
[In 2019, 44 million householders were renting their home] When vacancy rates are low, the demand for tenants can be high. One way to ensure…
3 Tips to Get Your Rental Application Approved!
Residents, have you found the perfect apartment? Do you need to move like yesterday and this is the place? Here are some tips on what…
How to Get Tenants to Move Out without an Eviction
In a previous article, we discussed tenant eviction laws for North Carolina. If the tenant drags their feet and every step of the eviction must…
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