renting a home
Should I Sell Rental Property?
Should I sell or rent a rental property for a profit? Homeowner considers if the should sell their rental property or continue to rent the rental property. Should I sell a rental property for a profit or rent a rental property for income? Consider selling a rental property for a profit. Homeowner can either sell or rent a rental property, asks “should I sell my rental property for a profit?” Successful rental property could sell for a profit, but should homeowner continue to rent or sell the rental property?
Finding An Apartment: Understanding Your Apartment Lease (Part II)
In September I started a new lease on an apartment in the city. I had rented other apartments during college so I was familiar with the process, but this was my first place as an “adult”. I ended up with a great place, but getting there was a long, stressful road. Every Tuesday, I’ll be sharing my experience and a little advice on the trials and tribulations of finding an apartment. Read about how to understand your apartment lease before signing it.
Finding An Apartment: Understanding Your Apartment Lease (Part I)
In September I started a new lease on an apartment in the city. I had rented other apartments during college so I was familiar with the process, but this was my first place as an “adult”. I ended up with a great place, but getting there was a long, stressful road. Every Tuesday, I’ll be sharing my experience and a little advice on the trials and tribulations of finding an apartment. Read about how to understand your apartment lease.
How to Turn Your Home into a Rental Property
If you want to turn your home into a rental property, you might have to refinance it. If you don’t need to refinance your mortgage, you don’t need to do anything to turn your home into a rental property. If you need to refinance your mortgage, you will have to refinance your home as an investment property before you can turn your home into a rental property. Look at your mortgage and find out if your home is required to be “owner-occupied” or if you need to refinance your home to turn it into a rental property.
Finding An Apartment: The Cost of Renting
In September I started a new lease on an apartment in the city. I had rented other apartments during college so I was familiar with the process, but this was my first place as an “adult”. I ended up with a great place, but getting there was a long, stressful road. Every Tuesday, I’ll be sharing my experience and a little advice on the trials and tribulations of finding an apartment.
Finding An Apartment: Hidden Apartment Finding Fees
In September I started a new lease on an apartment in the city. I had rented other apartments during college so I was familiar with the process, but this was my first place as an “adult”. I ended up with a great place, but getting there was a long, stressful road. Every Tuesday, I’ll be sharing my experience and a little advice on the trials and tribulations of finding an apartment. Today, read about when I got hit with hidden apartment finding fees.
Renter’s Insurance: Do You Need It, and What Does It Cover?
What does renter’s insurance cover and do you need it? Do you have renter’s insurance? Are you thinking about getting renter’s insurance but don’t know what it costs and what it covers? Renter’s insurance covers your liability. A landlord’s insurance does not cover a renter, so consider buying renter’s insurance. Talk with an insurance agent to better understand what renter’s insurance covers and if you need it.
Short-Term Rentals Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
Renting out homes for short-term rentals helps some homeowners avoid foreclosure. Some homeowners fight off foreclosure by renting out their homes. In prime vacation areas short-term home rentals help homeowners facing foreclosure. This trend has some communities questioning why homeowners would rent out their homes for short periods, but it may be the only way some homeowners can avoid foreclosure.
Should You Buy Or Rent?
Should you buy a home or rent a home? Answer the question of should you buy or rent by looking at reasons to buy a home. Compare the costs of buying a home versus renting a home to decide if you should buy or rent. The are pros and cons to each side of buying vs renting. Buy a home if your job is stable and you plan on staying in the area for at least five years. Rent a home if you are unsure about your future. Look at money and job security when deciding to buy or rent.
Rent or Lease to Own if You Can’t Sell Your House
If you’re having trouble selling your home but need money to cover the property’s expenses, you can consider opting for a home lease purchase instead. Real estate attorney Samuel J. Tamkin answers a reader’s question about the difference between leasing a home and selling it. Leasing a home makes the seller the landlord, and gives him or her new obligations. For the renter, a home lease purchase also allows them to have a home and work toward owning it. Be sure you know what you’re bargaining for before you sign the paperwork.
