Here’s Why Medium-Term Rentals Are Good First-Time Investments
Want to start real estate investing but don't know where to start? I'll give you five reasons why medium-term rentals are a good place to start—and why they're better than…
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Erin Spradlin
3 Reasons I Think Medium-Term Rentals Beat Short-Term
While Airbnb is well worth it in the summer, the returns during the rest of the year leave some investors questioning whether this rental model is profitable enough. Learn about…
Airbnb Horror Stories (& How You Can Prevent Your Own)
Just in time for Halloween, some Airbnb horror stories to learn from. Take them with a grain of salt and remember that these nightmares aren't the norm!
Here’s Why You Need Insurance for Your Airbnb
The Airbnb host-guarantee and host-protection policies do not provide sufficient protection if an accident happens while you are away. Those with short-term rentals should absolutely have additional insurance. Here's why.
Considering an iBuyer? Prepare to Pay Up
An iBuyer is a real estate entity with technology behind it. Right now, the big iBuyers are Zillow, Offerpad, and Opendoor. They are using scale to purchase homes, and then…
4 Differences Between the Way Women & Men Invest in Real Estate
Let’s talk about gender in terms of investing. Here are some basics on how women are the same as men when they purchase an investment: we like money. We like…
The Interesting Influence Same-Sex Couples Have on Home Values (& How It Impacts Investors)
The idea has existed for quite some time that when gay people (and more specifically, gay men) seek out a neighborhood, the real estate prices increase. So, is this urban…
Best Tech Cities for Real Estate Investing: An Analysis of 6 Cities
Tech. Tech. Tech. It's all the rage since Amazon started shopping for their second location. And since Denver remains a potential Amazon city, I thought it would be interesting to…
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) And How to Avoid It
PMI stands for private mortgage insurance. Lenders require homeowners to get this when they purchase a house and put down less than 20%. That said, there are some workarounds for…
10 Reasons You Should Invest in Colorado Springs Right Now
I never thought I'd say this, but my hometown has grown in to a bustling investment opportunity. Here are the reasons you should consider buying in Colorado Springs today.
The 8 Basic Rules Investors Should Know About 1031 Exchanges
A 1031 exchange is relevant for people who want to use the proceeds from the sale of one rental property to purchase another rental property. Here are the eight things you…
Best Places to Invest in Real Estate: An Analysis of 6 Cities
This chart reviews six U.S. cities for investor desirability: Atlanta, Cleveland, Memphis, Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis.
The 5 Things to Know About Getting Pre-Qualified for a Home Loan
Pre-qualification determines how much banks will lend you for a home purchase and at what rate. Here's what you need to know before approaching a lender.
