After a surprising year in 2016 marked by attention grabbing events like Trump’s presidential win and Great Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, it finished off with an economy and wages that continued to grow, as well as interest rates that remained low. What does 2017 have in store for the housing market? Some…

Chances are that having to field phone calls in the middle of the night isn’t exactly what you were thinking about when you decided to rent your home out. Neither is responding graciously to angry emails from your renters. However, both are pretty common occurrences once you begin a landlord-renter relationship. Just like you probably…

Renting out your house can be a lucrative business proposition. If you don’t live nearby so that you can keep close tabs on the property, though, you might wonder how to maximize its potential most effectively. These tips can help. 1. Make rent payments automatic Living out of town means that you can’t stop by…

Today, Americans are busier than ever before. Between job, school and family responsibilities, few people have a great deal of time for their favorite hobbies — much less connecting with the person who owns the home they’re renting. Forging — and maintaining — those connections with your renter is crucial to a smooth relationship. Here…

Using a rental property as an investment can be a sound investment that generates income for years to come. With the vibrant Las Vegas real estate market, you might be considering a purchase but are hesitant because you don’t live locally. If you are considering purchasing a property in the Las Vegas area, there are…

According to statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 43.8 million Americans have mental illness each year. Most are able to manage their daily activities but sometimes symptoms can weaken them so that they aren’t able to do so. This can lead to questions about your role in a mentally ill person’s life.…

An increase in your rental rates seems like it would be a good thing. Not only would you be making more money, but you could sink some of the additional funds into your properties, upgrading and making improvements to them. Before you rush off to draft that rent increase letter to hand out to your…