.: Rental Properties Top Related Articles
1). Investing in a Rental Property
Copyright 2006 Donna Lewczuk
Over the last few years, relatively weak stock markets (compared to the late 90’s) along with continued global economic uncertainty have changed the way many Canadians are investing their hard earned dollars. More and more Canadians are venturing into the rental property market, some swayed by the real estate appreciation that we’ve seen over the last few years.
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2). Buy To Let Property A Great Investment For The Long Term
Buy to let properties or rental properties are financial assets which would provide dividends and a good capital growth. Most people view them as homes, but they are only financial assets, and not homes. Because, when you are buying an apartment to rent out, you should study the market demand and buy an apartment accordingly, and not according to your personal taste.
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3). Real Estate Rentals - Selling For More
Selling real estate rentals isn't like selling houses. You can paint a house, and get a little more because it looks nice. Rental properties, especially larger ones, are different, because they're bought by investors, who look at income more than new paint. Raise the income, and you increase value to investors.
Time to learn about capitalization rates.
Article tags: real estate rentals, rental properties, real estate
4). Lake Tahoe Real Estate Investments:
A Good Mix of Fun & Financial Benefits
By Theresa Souers, president South Tahoe Association of Realtors
Lake Tahoe: A Unique Location
Lake Tahoe is perfectly situated just a few hours drive from the sophistication of San Francisco and just over the mountains from the sparkle of Reno, Nevada. Nestled in amongst spectacular mountains with breathtaking panoramic views and crystal clear fresh water lakes, the Lake Tahoe area is rich in both natural beauty and solid investment opportunities.
Article tags: lake tahoe, lake tahoe real estate investments, homeintahoe, rental properties, vacation rentals
5). Real Estate Appraisal - Rental Properties
Real estate appraisal for rental properties isn't the same as for single family homes. If you were looking at a 24-unit building, it would be difficult to find similar ones nearby that have recently sold. Therefore, a market analysis using comparable sales isn't normally used.
It is also not ideal to use replacement costs either. How do you figure replacement cost if there is no land for sale nearby with proper zoning? This is used as a secondary method, though, and can tell you if maybe you should be building instead of buying.
Article tags: real estate appraisal, real estate, rental properties, income properties
6). When is a 1031 Exchange the Wrong Answer?
Copyright 2006 YourLenderForLife.com
The grass is always greener, isn’t it? Maybe you see something better on the other side, or maybe you have problems with one of your current properties. But before diving into a 1031 exchange, consider why you want to exchange, and whether or not it will solve your problems.
• Property Management Problems - If you’ve lost the taste for property management, would another location really change anything? Try hiring a manager.
Article tags: real estate, 1031 exchange, real estate investing, rental properties, mortgage loans, comercial loans, duplex financing
7). Rental Properties: 10 Ways To Increase Income
What if you want better cash flow from your rental properties? You can't just raise the rents arbitrarily. If tenants leave, income goes down, not up. There are other ways, though, including the ones listed below.
1. Install coin-operated washing machines. Even if you don't have the money to do this yourself, you can find a company that will do it for you, and share the income with you.
Article tags: rental properties, income property, real estate
8). Buying Rental Properties - Some Tips
Buying rental properties can be a great way to build your wealth. However, as in most real estate investment, it is sometimes difficult to know if you've found a good deal - especially the first time. Here are some things to look for to be sure that rental is a great investment.
1. Location. If traffic is heavier, rentals are easier to rent. A sign will often pull more response than an ad in the paper.
Article tags: buying rental properties, rental properties, real estate
9). Rental Property Investment - Finding The Properties
Rental property investment starts with finding the best deals. To do this, you can increase your odds by finding more deals. Who's more likely to get a cheap apartment building, an investor that looks through the MLS listings and calls it a day, or the one that uses ten resources? Here are those ten:
1. Look in old papers to find "For Rent" ads. Call if they are a few weeks old.
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