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Anatomy of a real estate rental investment in Raleigh NC. To board, or not to board…
Never got around to finishing this series. One day we’ll tell the whole 15 year story of how it all played out but in 2026…
Rental Houses or Apartments, Which is a Better Investment?
Investors can make a good solid case for buying rental houses or apartments. While both single family residences and multi-family properties can made good investments,…
Should I Put My Rentals in a LLC?
If you have been a real estate investor for any length of time, you have no doubt heard about placing your real estate investments in…
Earn More Rent – Convert the Garage
As Rents Soar, Garage Conversions Are a Hot Topic This is the third article in the “Earn More Rent” series. This week we will discuss…
What You Must Know When Leasing to College Students
College classes will soon start. Landlords, do you rent to college students? If not, then you are missing a great source of income. If you…
How to Place Your Rental Properties into a Self-Directed Retirement Account
In our last article we discussed how to set up a real estate portfolio that can support retirement. This week, we will focus our attention…
The 2nd Biggest Rental Investing Myth? Cheaper is Better…
If Given the Chance, Would you Run a Motel 6 Strategy, or a Marriott Strategy? In our series of Investing Myth articles, we will be…
Licensed Real Estate Brokers – Refer Your Client to the Best Manager in Town for a True Win Win
MoveZen. is excited to now close the gap between real estate agents and property managers, making both jobs a little easier, with more support for…
MoveZen is Proud to Announce Discounted Services for Military, First Responders & School Teachers
So many women and men give of themselves every day in their selected industries. At MoveZen, we recognize the talent and sacrifice it requires to…
What Makes Cash Flow Rental Real Estate Such a Safe Investment?
Are you saving for retirement? Are you looking for tax shelters for your money? Are you working to create lasting wealth? All of these require…
Service Update! MoveZen Offers its Tenants a 24/7 Call Center 365 Days a Year
Here at MoveZen real estate, we pride ourselves on our unequaled customer service – both to our property owners and our treasured tenants. Without happy,…
How to Fix Up Your Investment Rental Properties While Maintaining Even Cash Flow
Budgeting For Rental Home Improvements Through Cash Flow Rental properties need maintenance. Apartments can quickly get run down. This will attract less tenants and affect…
New Hanover County Landlords & Property Owners Should Prepare to See their Taxes Increase Soon
New Hanover County residential property owners can expect their property revaluations very soon! Over the past two-and-a-half years, over 104,000 parcels of land were revaluated to…
It’s All About the Interest Rates for Determining Rental Home Value and Forecast [2014 Market Update]
These days the sales market is the largest issue affecting rentals. Since the housing recovery began we have discussed several times how this has led…
The Perfect Blend – MoveZen Real Estate & Southern Retreats Management Company
When MoveZen Real Estate Property Management meets Southern Retreats Management Company, with a splash of MoveZen Moving Logisitics company – the combination is perfection. MoveZen…
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