The Landlord Business One of the reasons that people invest directly in a rental property versus buying a REIT on the stock market is that they can use leverage. A typical investment property mortgage will require just 20%-25% down. But buying a $250,000 rental house with $50,000 down, even in a good neighborhood with good…
What Makes a Good Investment To me, a good investment is something that either generates consistent cash flow or appreciates in value over time (or preferably both). Parking spaces are an interesting and very unique type of real estate investment. In some cities like New York and San Francisco, parking is at such a premium…
Airbnb has become an extremely popular website for travelers looking to stay in someone else’s house or condo rather than a hotel. It is also a popular way to monetize a property; by renting it on a short-term basis rather than on a traditional 12-24 month lease, you can charge a substantially higher amount…
