Renters insurance and landlord insurance both involve rental properties, but these two types of insurance cover different things. Think of them as two sides of the same coin. Landlord insurance covers assets the landlord owns (the house or apartment), while renters insurance covers assets owned by people renting the property (the belongings inside). Both landlord …
If you are a tenant in the state of Wisconsin, you may be required to pay a security deposit before moving in. There are certain rules landlords must follow when they collect, make deductions from and return this deposit. Learn eight legal basic requirements every Wisconsin landlord and tenant should know. Security Deposit Limit …
One of the most important aspects of a commercial lease is apportioning the maintenance and repair responsibilities for the leased premises. Maintenance and repair responsibilities vary greatly based on the type of lease, design of the leased premises, and negotiating power of the landlord and tenant. At the outset, it is important to appreciate the …
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Duplexes, Packer wins, bonfires, taco Tuesday, black coffee, or finding $20 on the ground. That’s a list of things to love, but Duplexes stand out in a big way. Duplexes aren’t perfect, but there is a lot to like about them. Many of you likely have one or multiple of these bad boys too. Regardless …
In real estate, home inspections are carried out for many reasons. They can help to ensure that a home is in good condition before it is purchased, and they can help to identify any potential problems that may need to be addressed. Inspections can also help to give buyers and sellers a better understanding of …
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Real Estate investors come from all sorts of backgrounds. Many have degrees in real estate or related fields, but others have degrees in seemingly unrelated fields. Take John Maxi for example. John has a background in Predictive Modeling from his work in a hospital system. While it may seem that his field has nothing to …
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Keep dividend income flowing with real estate stocks. Persistently elevated inflation and sharply rising interest rates have investors concerned about 1970s-era stagflation returning in 2022. The last time stagflation was a problem, real estate was a top-performing sector in the market. Buying physical property can be difficult and expensive, but investors can easily put money …
What exactly is a probate? Unless you’ve had personal experience with one, many real estate investors first hear the term “probate” as something associated with off-market property leads. We’ll get into why they’re valuable and what to do with them, but first let’s define it in simple terms: a probate is the legal process to …
In the United States, investing in real estate is a popular way to build wealth. Many people purchase homes and rent them out, earning income from the rent. In fact, individual investors own roughly 14 million rental properties according to the latest Rental Housing Finance Survey. Most investors purchase rental properties with home loans. If …
Foreclosures have long since been a staple in many investors’ collection of deal-finding strategies. And they’re probably the most well-known way to buy property at a discount. If you’ve ever had a casual conversation about your recent deals with someone who knows nothing about real estate, you’ll probably hear them ask, “did you buy them …