The rule of thumb is that your rent should not be more than 30% of your income. Of course, this isn’t always possible. Some cities are just really expensive, and you won’t be able to find anything for a reasonable Read More …
Many people want to invest in real estate, but they’re unsure what part they want to play. There’s some who want to fix and flip to make a profit, there are wholesalers, and then there are the people that want Read More …
It takes two to tango, and to encourage a good relationship between a landlord and a tenant. In other words, both tenants and landlords need to be on their best behavior and make things easy on each other, so that Read More …
Not all landlords are the same, but the good ones do all share some traits that make them great at their jobs and a pleasure to work with as a tenant. It’s not about the price they set, or the Read More …
Looking for a place to rent is a bit like trying to find a partner in a speed dating event. You have to know what you want, act quick, and learn to recognize time wasters before it’s too late. Luckily, Read More …
At one point during your life, you will ask yourself this question. It might be while you’re writing a cheque for your landlord, or when your spending lunch window shopping for apartments… again. Homeownership always looks attractive and like a Read More …
When looking for a house to rent, you should really be as conscious and thorough as if you were buying. After all, the place you choose is, hopefully, going to become your home for a really long time. So, taking Read More …
The right tenants can be your source of income, while the wrong ones can burn a huge hole through your wallet. Sadly, distinguishing the first kind from the second isn’t always as easy as looking through applications and choosing what Read More …
Some people become landlords because they’ve always been attracted to the industries, others get into it hoping to make some extra income, and a lot of people find themselves becoming landlords when they decide to move but don’t really want Read More …
A discount on the rent, fewer warranty months, guarantees, penalties for ending the contract before time… There are so many subjects on which a tenant can and should negotiate. But it’s very important that this negotiation within the parties – Read More …
