Whether you already own a rental property or are thinking about buying one, the question is the same: “Is real estate really still a good investment?” Let’s look at some facts and compare the most commonly held investments to each other. Many research firms track the historical, long term rates of return on investments. If… Read more
I have found that your business life comes in 3 stages, and NO, it’s not the good, the bad and the ugly! They are the LEARNING YEARS, the EARNING YEARS and the YEARNING YEARS. Years ago, when colleges asked incoming freshmen science majors to bring a slide rule, I was given some advice that has… Read more
Can there be anything good about RENTING instead of BUYING? Consider a 3 bedroom / 2 bath 1,100 sq. ft. home. The owner will sell it to you for $149,000 or rent it for $1,100 … your choice. Let’s say you are going to be living in the area for 3-4 years before you get… Read more
“I’ve got to move but I don’t know whether to SELL my home or try to RENT it out. What should I do?” You might be an owner who asks this question and struggles to find answers that make sense. The market prices just aren’t what they used to be so it doesn’t feel like… Read more