One of the most complicated aspects of buying a home is getting approved for a mortgage loan. When I applied, I was unprepared and had trouble getting a loan. After talking to a real estate agent and loan counselor, I quickly learned what I could do to make the loan application process easier. With their help, I was able to get a loan for my new home. I decided to start this blog to help others who were struggling to secure their first mortgage loan. By providing tips and suggestions to guide you along the way, I know you can secure a loan in no time.
Posted on: 12 May 2017
If you have recently put your house up for sale then you want to take steps to make your home as desirable as possible. The more you do to get your home properly ready for a family to fall in love with it, the more you can increase your odds of having someone put an offer on it fast. Here are some fantastic tips for selling your home as fast as possible: [Read More]
Posted on: 8 May 2017
Before signing a rental contract for an apartment, you need to thoroughly review the apartment and even the landlord. You want to be sure that the apartment meets your needs and that the landlord is committed to upholding his or her responsibilities. Here are just a few questions you can ask of potential landlords before deciding on an apartment. What Is the Application Process? Simply asking a landlord about the application fee and how long it takes to process an application is not enough. [Read More]
Posted on: 8 May 2017
Being new to owning rental property can sometimes mean that you make rookie mistakes that could have a long-term impact on your success. Although some mistakes are unavoidable, there are many that you can avoid. If you just became a landlord, here are some mistakes that could hurt your new business. Refusing to Raise or Lower Your Rates Although you might have a fixed rental rate in mind for your property, some flexibility could be required. [Read More]
Posted on: 3 May 2017
Passive income is the grand prize of income—money that you don't have to do anything (or that you have to do very little) for. Income from a rental is often seen by those who don't have investment properties as a lucrative type of passive income, and for the most part, it is. However, it's not completely passive; in fact, depending on how you handle it, a rental home could require a lot of attention from you, and it could be more work than you expected. [Read More]