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6 Skills Students Must Have To Get Into Real Estate Business

Thursday, January 25

There are great opportunities for students in the real estate sector. But, one thing that will determine how successful you will become in the business is the skills you possess.Most of the required skills are skills you can develop on your own even without assistance. This post will expose you t...


Can You Trust Online Rental Payments?

Tuesday, January 09

Have you ever tried to count all the cheques you have gathered since you became a landlord? Probably not. But if you try, you’ll realize how much time is wasted on waiting in long lines. Hours and hours wasted. The good news is that you can go digital and stop receiving paper cheques.You probably...


How to Calculate Prorated Rent?

Wednesday, November 22

As experience confirms times and times again, not many landlords and tenants are aware of the concept ofprorated rent. Most of the rental agreements we have seen in our practice always start from the first of the month. So is it a tradition or just a lack of information about other options?What D...


5 Questions to Ask Tenant Before Signing a Lease

Monday, November 13

Every experienced landlord would tell you that finding the right tenant is everything but a piece of cake. We all have heard those horror stories about late payments, renters who disappear with the wind, unruly cute pets, damages to the property, and more. If you find yourself now sitting in fron...


How is Your Credit Score Calculated?

Friday, October 20

This entire credit score thing might seem tricky if you don't completely understand it. However, once you have a grasp on how it is calculated, you can start working on building up your credit score. There are multiple factors involved in calculating your credit score, and some of them are more c...


Difference Between Landlord Insurance and Homeowner Insurance

Thursday, October 12

Renting out a vacant home can generate some significant additional income. However, it also means that you as a landlord are at the mercy of your tenants. If they fail to pay rent or smash a hole in the wall, you could be financially liable. As a property owner, the best you can do to ensure some...