Entering into a lease is always a time to take a pause and think about what you are doing. Ultimately, it is a contract. Anytime you enter into a contract, it can be helpful to know just what exactly you are signing and what the terms are for what you are signing. Many people might […]
Author Archives: Patrick Freeze
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There are so many types of leases. It can really get dizzying just trying to understand them all. People throw around these terms as if everyone knows exactly what they mean. Examples of these are gross lease vs. net lease vs. triple net lease, which all sound very technical and full of jargon. For someone […]
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There are terms thrown about all the time when it comes to real estate investing. And oftentimes they are just letters, i.e. acronyms. ABR… CRE… FHA. One such acronym is SFR. What is SFR in real estate? It stands for single-family rentals. But what does that mean, and why do real estate professionals use it? […]
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Multifamily investing is a popular real estate investment option for many. In fact, multifamily units account for around a quarter of the U.S. footprint with more than $5 trillion dollars in asset value. There is a lot of multifamily investing going on and many people are taking advantage. If you are considering such an investment, […]
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There is a big demographic that many people come across when renting housing: college students. In some areas, that demo can be quite large. It is a sizable number of people who generally don’t have the funds to purchase housing, and probably wouldn’t since they may not live in that area for more than a […]
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Everyday someone is moving into a community that has an organization overseeing various aspects of the neighborhood. And they come with letters. Sometimes it is an HOA. Other times it is a POA or COA. So what are all of these? What is the difference between an HOA vs. POA vs. COA… and how does […]
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There are all kinds of reasons why someone would need to break their lease. Life gets in the way, right? It is a super big problem when the scenario arises. If you find yourself in that situation, one of the first questions you might ask yourself is: what are my options? How can you break […]
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Owning rental property can be confusing at times. Having a property manager as part of the equation can be great, while at the same time it isn’t always entirely clear what falls within the scope of their role, what does not, and what costs the owner still has to pay for. Maintenance is certainly one […]
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Are you looking to invest in real estate with minimal effort? Perhaps you’re an out-of-town landlord or want something simple for your first investment. Turnkey rental properties might be the perfect investment for you! Today, we explore how to buy a turnkey rental property, the pros and cons, and whether or not it’s a good […]
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Have you ever thought about selling your rental property through a rent-to-own agreement? A rent-to-own agreement allows a tenant to put their monthly rent payments toward the final purchase of the rental home. After an agreed-upon amount of time, the renter can then purchase the home for the price stated in the agreement. Would you […]