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Rental Property Maintenance Checklist [+ Free Checklist Download]

By Melanie Patterson on March 23, 2020 | Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Tip List | Comments (0)

Landlords use a rental property maintenance checklist to maintain their rental properties. They need to know what is involved in routine, seasonal, and preventative maintenance, schedule and perform tasks, and outsource to vendors what they’re unable to do themselves. A rental property maintenance checklist helps to streamline this process. Free Rental Property Maintenance Checklist Our…

Best Hard Money Lenders 2020

By Melanie Patterson on March 23, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Financing, Real Estate Investing | Comments (14)

Real estate investors in need of alternative financing sometimes rely on hard money loans. The best hard money lenders offer short-term loans to purchase and renovate properties. Hard money lenders charge higher interest rates but offer faster funding turnaround and, sometimes, no credit requirements. 8 Best Hard Money Lenders 2020 Which Hard Money Lender Is…

Owner Financing: The Ultimate Guide to Seller Financing

By Tricia Tetreault on February 27, 2020 | Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is | Comments (32)

Owner financing is an arrangement in which the seller agrees to accept installment payments directly from the buyer rather than having the buyer obtain a loan from a bank. Owner financing—sometimes referred to as seller financing—often provides buyers with easier qualification and more flexible repayment terms than a traditional mortgage while providing sellers with monthly…

7 Best Property Management Software 2020

By Tricia Tetreault on February 19, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Property Management, Real Estate Investing | Comments (16)

Property management software can assist landlords with many aspects of their business, including marketing, renting, and maintaining their rental properties. We evaluated dozens of property management systems and selected the seven best property management software solutions to simplify your business needs. Top Property Management Software Companies : Overall Best Property Management Software Avail can be…

6 Best Online Rent Payment Services 2020

By Tricia Tetreault on February 17, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Property Management, Real Estate Investing | Comments (0)

A reliable online rent payment service offers landlords an easy way to collect rent, saving time in collection and providing faster access to your money. We reviewed the most popular services available and narrowed it down to the six best online rent payment services based on pricing, features, and ease of use. Top Online Rent…

Mortgage Amortization Calculator With Schedule

By Melanie Patterson on February 14, 2020 | Calculators, Real Estate, Real Estate Financing | Comments (0)

A mortgage amortization calculator and schedule helps borrowers determine how much their monthly loan payment will be. The amortization schedule shows both the principal and interest borrowers pay each month over the loan term. The calculator uses inputs like how much you paid for the property, your down payment and the length of the loan…

21 Mortgage Statistics You Might Not Know

By Melanie Patterson on December 13, 2019 | Real Estate Financing, Real Estate Investing, Statistics | Comments (0)

Mortgage statistics can help real estate investors and homebuyers who are looking to borrow money to buy a house or rental property research and find the best rates and terms. Having data on mortgage trends can also help to determine the best time to buy an investment property and evaluate a property’s positive cash flow….

Current Mortgage Rates for Residential Home Purchases

By Melanie Patterson on December 3, 2019 | Financing, Real Estate Investing, What is | Comments (0)

Current mortgage rates range from 3.9% for a 15-year conventional fixed-rate loan to as high as 7.13% for a 10-year home equity loan. Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages range from 3.39% for FHA loans to 4.14% for jumbo loans. Understanding current mortgage rates helps buyers find the best rate for purchasing their home. Current Interest Rate for…

Propertyware vs Buildium: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2019

By Melanie Patterson on November 19, 2019 | Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Versus | Comments (0)

Choosing between Propertyware vs Buildium for managing rental property depends on the number of units property managers or investors manage. Propertyware is better for property management companies with at least 250 units. Buildium is good for investors and property managers handling any size portfolio. Both offer a free 2-week trial and a free demo. When…

What Is EBITDA: Formula, Definition, and History

By Robert Newcomer-Dyer on November 12, 2019 | Financing, Real Estate Financing, What is | Comments (0)

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) is a measure of a company’s revenue before accounting for deductions related to interest expense, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a method of determining the health and value of a business that discounts how the business is financed as well as accounting and tax strategies. What…