Have you ever paused reading a real estate article just to search the meaning of the terms and jargon they use? If you’re a landlord who’s just starting out, all the terminology can seem overwhelming at first. That’s why we’ve put together this comprehensive list of jargon and terms in our Ultimate Real Estate […]
COVID-19 has changed everybody’s work habits and business structure—temporarily, in some ways, but also quite permanently in others, especially for the commercial real estate industry. Though the pandemic is slowly easing up, businesses might continue to incorporate work-from-home arrangements, relocate to the suburbs where rent is cheaper or cut down on headcount. Moody’s Analytics even […]
What is equity? In simple terms, equity is the difference between the value of a house and what you owe. Equity can grow by itself and increase your net worth, providing a source of funds for you to acquire more rental properties. Keep in mind that equity is “invisible money” that only becomes cash when […]
New to the real estate industry? Knowing the right terms can help you learn faster, engage with your industry peers, and propel your real estate business further. Getting familiar with all the industry jargon usually takes some time, but this comprehensive real estate glossary makes it easy for you to walk and talk like […]
The real estate industry has so many terms, it truly is its own language! Most people will tell you to just learn the real estate glossary. as you go along—eventually, you’ll get the hang of it and pick up industry vocabulary. In reality, that takes a really long time. You don’t want to spend years […]
Communicating with tenants during the pandemic can be challenging. With social distancing, lockdowns, and safety measures in place, sometimes you can’t talk to your tenants in person like you used to do. Maybe they’re just terrible at answering emails, or maybe they’re using the pandemic as an excuse to dodge your calls when […]
All landlords have been facing unprecedented challenges since the start of the pandemic, but multifamily rental (MFR) owners arguably have even more headaches to contend with because of the impact of COVID-19. In addition to grappling with the financial implications of some of their tenants being out of work and unable to pay rent, Multifamily […]
As a landlord, you want to get the highest returns possible from your investments. Several factors affect your ROI, but the most important one is protecting the value of your properties. The best way to protect their value is to maiontain your rental property It might sound awfully simple, but it’s not as easy as […]
The US rental market is becoming increasingly more competitive. According to Roofstock, the demand for rental housing has risen by as much as 21% nationally, leading to more and more properties are receiving multiple tenant applications. So what do you need to do to have a standout rental application? This means that, as a tenant […]
With so much online property data and records, the U.S. is one of the best countries in the world to invest in real estate. So, if you’re a foreigner looking to do Long-Distance Rental Investing in the Land of Opportunity, you’ve come to the right place! As part of our 3-part series on long-distance rental […]