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Simply put, can effective property management put more money in the pockets of property owners? Can the increased revenue coming in on an investment property be greater than the management expense going out? The answer to both questions is yes. But do your research as...

Photography: Carlos Rafael How ADUs Can Help Creating an accessory dwelling unit — an ADU or a Junior ADU — can have big advantages for both property owners and real estate investors. This trend of adding additional living units to single-family lots beyond primary...

​ Finding The Right Fit Chances are before you submit your first application, you'll look at many rental properties. Choosing your new home is a big decision and it can be hard to know exactly what to look for — and what pitfalls to watch out for. Consider these: The...

How important is it to stage a home that's for sale? Very. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nearly half of buyers' agents say staging influences buyers, and 82% of those agents say home staging makes it easier for buyer to imagine the property...

Thinking of buying a rental property? You're in good company; nearly one in five home sales last year was for an investment property. It makes sense — rental properties deliver solid annual returns. But, to paraphrase the old adage, with great returns come great...

When searching for a new home, prospective buyers are usually faced with three distinct options: townhomes, condominiums, and detached homes. Most people are familiar with the latter, but less clear on the main differences between townhomes and condominiums. Let's...

An acronym that stands for homeowners association, an HOA can come in different forms and perform a variety of functions. But in general, it's an organization that creates and enforces the rules for collective properties, usually condo buildings, planned communities,...

Should you buy a home or rent? It's a question many of us have faced, and one that doesn't have the same answer for all. Let's take a look at why either buying a home or renting a property might be best for you. The Pros of Renting Here's the biggest misconception...

Renting out your investment property is one of the most effective ways to achieve stable returns over a long period of time. However, the key to success here lies in hiring a dependable property management company that can manage your rentals with efficiency. You can...

What is a 1031 exchange? The Internal Revenue Code section 1031 allows you to defer capital gains tax if you reinvest the money made on the sale of your property into a like-kind replacement property of equal or greater value. This can save you a lot of money and can...