Is bitcoin the future of real estate?
Tuesday, December 22
The jury’s still out on bitcoin, and to be honest, so am I. But there are certain merits to the technology behind bitcoin that could be useful in a variety of different industries, including real estate. In case you’re still living under a rock, bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency that h...
5 Things You Should Know About Termites
Wednesday, November 25
Termites are a concern for many homeowners, as termite infestations can cause severe damage to a property if not properly treated. This is the reason why pest and termite inspections are a recommended part of the home buying process. If allowed to go undetected, termites will literally eat you ...
So You Want To Rent Your Home on AirBnB?
Tuesday, November 17
The story of AirBnB is a well known one, so I won’t re-hash it here. With this incredibly lucrative niche available to not only real estate investors but also Jane & John Doe Homeowner, more people are considering purchasing properties for the sole purpose of renting them on AirBnB.In fact, ...
Buying & Owning Property in the Sharing Economy
Wednesday, November 04
As real estate investors, many of you outsource work on your properties to others - whether that is a general contractor, property manager, or landscaping company. In fact, an investor’s network of trusted professionals is arguably one of their most precious assets -- something they have to buil...
Commission discounts & rebates: the end of real estate as we know it?
Tuesday, October 27
Under the traditional model of real estate, the buyer agent and listing agent split the commission of 6%, based on the price of the home. However, with brokers trying many different tactics to stay competitive, rebate real estate has started to catch on. While rebating a portion of the commissi...
TRID & TILA-RESPA changes: What this means for real estate investors
Tuesday, October 20
There’s been a lot of hullaballoo over these recent regulatory changes and while they’re being covered in nearly every real estate related publication, the details are still murky for investors. It will likely take a solid few months for the dust to settle but in the meantime, the team here at S...