Must-knows when insuring a vacation rental
Some types of claims may not be coveredA few of my siblings used to rent cottages at Lake Tahoe and then attempt to earmark a few days for family members to gather. Traditional scheduling (there are...
View ArticleWhen investing in a college rental makes sense
Is your kid ready to be a landlord?Our youngest son, fresh from two years of teaching abroad and now looking for a job in San Francisco, called last week with his latest housing outlook. After crashing...
View ArticleUsing an FHA 203(k) loan to buy a college-town rental
Student-landlord can play key role in financingForeclosures and short-sales still make up a significant portion of the housing market. In fact, in some areas, distressed properties make up more than...
View ArticleHome exchanges are smart alternative to costly rentals
7 tips to ensure a successful swapBill Sanders, a Seattle attorney who spends half of the year in Washington, D.C., tries to make the most of his small two-bedroom home in the nation’s capital when...
View Article4 tips for a worry-free home exchange
Don't be afraid to turn down business if you get a bad 'gut feeling' about a renterHome security is a huge topic, especially during vacation months when families arrive from long car drives or plane...
View ArticleThink twice before charging for waterfront access
Compensation element shifts liability if guest is injured on private propertyMany fishermen cut through private property to reach their favorite section of a river. Often, that entry can be illegal...
View ArticleHow much is a home’s view worth?
Some neighbors find out the hard wayWhat’s the most sought-after amenity in a property? Probably waterfront, but those homes are limited in number. There’s no debate for second place: view. You can...
View ArticleTop reasons to opt for seller financing
Situation can be a win-win for buyers, sellersThe son of a longtime friend recently caught me at a Friday night high-school game and informed me he and his wife had turned down an older home in the...
View ArticleWill ‘congressmen’s rule’ save the MID?
Lawmakers may be reluctant to give up tax break on second homesThe election-year discussion of how political parties planned to push interest rates lower didn’t really materialize this year. In fact,...
View ArticleFliers may disappear into the void, but a coconut in the mail is hard to ignore
This post explores a marketing tactic tweeted by the winner of Inman News’ latest #madREskillz contest. Tweet an innovative marketing tactic on Tuesday and tag it with #madREskillz for a chance to...
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