A month-to-month rental agreement outlines the terms of the lease, such as the rental amount and security deposit. It should also include the landlord and tenant responsibilities. While the specific contents of month-to-month rental agreements vary by state, there are three basic rental agreement templates you can use based on property type like single-family, multifamily,…
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Top 25 Fix & Flip Projects With High ROI From the Pros
Flipping houses is a rewarding real estate investment and the best way to make it profitable is to choose renovation projects with a high return on investment (ROI). Investing in the wrong projects can increase your costs and reduce your profit potential. To help, we spoke with industry experts who shared the best fix-and-flip projects….
3 Ways to Flip Houses With No Money Down
There are ways to flip houses with no money but be prepared to bring value in another way like wholesaling property by assigning contracts, building a private investor network, or giving up equity in another residence. Flipping houses with no money requires creativity, sweat equity, and the ability to take on risk. If you have…
Flipping Houses Taxes: Capital Gains vs Ordinary Income 2019
Flipping houses is generally not considered passive investing by the IRS. Tax rules define flipping as “active income,” and profits on flipped houses are treated as ordinary income with tax rates between 10% and 37%, not capital gains with a lower tax rate of 0% to 20%. Taxes on flipping houses will usually include self-employment…
5 Best Real Estate Portfolio Lenders 2019
Portfolio lenders keep their loans on their balance sheet, rather than selling them or following Fannie Mae guidelines. Portfolio lending offers flexible borrower qualifications and fast closings so investors can compete with cash buyers. We reviewed the most popular national portfolio lenders and chose the top five considering rate, terms, property types, and qualifications. Top…
How to Invest in Real Estate: Real Estate Investing 101
Deciding how to invest in real estate means analyzing property types, strategies, potential risk, funding sources, average returns, and timelines. We’ll review the most common ways to invest in real estate, including flipping houses, rental properties, buying vacation rental property, and purchasing commercial real estate. In other words, this is real estate investing 101. If…
Hard Money Loan Rates, Points, & Costs
Hard money loan rates can range from 7.5% to 15% with three- to 36-month terms. Points to close on hard money loans typically fall between 2% and 10% of the loan amount. Pricing is primarily based on risk, equity, and borrower experience (if a fix-and-flip). Unlike conventional underwriting, hard money lenders develop their own guidelines….
Best Hard Money Lenders 2019
Hard money lenders offer short-term loans to purchase and renovate properties. Hard money lenders charge higher rates but offer faster funding times and, oftentimes, no credit criteria. We researched over 20 hard money lenders comparing rates, terms, qualifications, application process, funding time, and reviews to choose the top seven below. Top Hard Money Lenders 2019…
How to Rent Out Your Home in 5 Steps
Renting out your home allows you to generate income while maintaining ownership of a property that you can use when it’s vacant. This guide shows you how to rent out your home effectively, following steps to determine rent, find tenants, properly structure a lease, and vet potential property management companies. Earning additional income while away…
22 National Real Estate Investment Trends in 2019
2019 is likely to bring higher levels of uncertainty for real estate investors, according to the experts we interviewed. Having experienced years of low-interest rates and growth, investors are questioning whether they can rely on either in the year ahead. Despite a changing real estate market, opportunities are still there to be had. Here are…
How to Collect Rent Payments Online in 4 Steps
Online rent payments help rental property owners increase tenant payment compliance and make managing rentals efficient. Online rent payments are quicker and safer than paper checks for both tenants and landlords. This article explains how to use landlord software to collect and track payments, handle maintenance requests, and market your property. With Avail, online rent…
What is a Lien on a House or Property
A lien is an unpaid debt attached to a property that complicates the sale of the property until it’s resolved. While mortgage liens are voluntary and expected, other types of liens can keep you from having clean title to your property. Mechanics lien, tax lien, and a judgment lien are involuntary and must be resolved before…
