Are Land Trusts Useful?
Tuesday, July 21
The most common and permeable property boundary recognized by the law is a land trust. A land trust may be an attractive option at first because it has a few enticing benefits but is likely not the best option for rental real estate owners. A land trust means that the owner of a property transf...
Court Upholds Denial of Short-Term Rentals
Monday, July 20
In Slice of Life, LLC v. Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the ruling that a local zoning ordinance clearly and unambiguously excluded purely transient uses of property. The issue before the court was whether the Hamilton Township zoning ordinance in ...
Considering Lawsuits Specific to Real Estate
Monday, July 20
The law recognizes real estate owners as guarantors, or the responsible party for the safety of tenants, visitors, and other populations associated with a property. While this recognition within the law is intended to protect the populations of people inhabiting a premise or property, it also p...
COVID19 Accelerates Trend of Millennials Moving from Apartments to SFR
Sunday, July 19
COVID-19 is accelerating demand for single-family rentals, as some renters are feeling a greater desire to get away from the density of cities. “Once they’re in the single-family homes, they’re finding they have more space and this facilitates a better work from home environment,” said CEO o...
REIT Risks: Why Not to Invest in REITs?
Sunday, July 19
Many investors have reported feeling mislead or deceived when investing in non-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). While many REITs are marketed as low-risk, high yield investments, some investors have described losing significant amounts of their REIT investment, being unable to rede...
Benefits of investing in Rental Property
Sunday, July 19
For investors willing to take a more active role in their investments, purchasing and owning rental property presents a lucrative opportunity. Direct ownership of rental property provides an array of benefits including immediate and regular cash flow, longer-term appreciation, tax advantages, a...