Owners of residential investment property often spend money on repairs or renovations. These expenses can be written off on your taxes, but the rules vary depending on the nature of the work. Here’s what you...
Owners of residential investment property often spend money on repairs or renovations. These expenses can be written off on your taxes, but the rules vary depending on the nature of the work. Here’s what you...
Financial success requires certain disciplines. You need to know what you’re spending your money on, spend less than you earn, and set aside some savings every month. You also need to be disciplined about monthly...
Estate sales can offer quality used goods at great prices. But in addition to cash or credit card, it helps to come armed with information. Here’s how an estate sale works, what you can expect...
When a homeowner is forced to give up a home because of financial hardship, the house is referred to as distressed property. Buyers can often purchase distressed properties at a deep discount, but these transactions...
Living with roommates can save you money — or help you afford a nicer place to live — but beware of the pitfalls of communal living. Here are a few tips for being a good...
Before signing the lease on your first apartment, don’t forget to read the fine print. That’s where you’ll find the details of your responsibilities as a tenant. Failing to read them could cost you big...
In today’s world of prolific online hackers, we all need to exercise due diligence to protect our personal information. The last few years have seen several massive hacks, including the Equifax data breach announced in...
The COVID-19 pandemic shut down most of the American economy, triggering massive job layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts. In March 2020, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to...
Most homeowners sell their houses to traditional buyers who plan to make the property their home. But investors also buy homes, and sometimes it may be advantageous to sell to one. What are the pros...
For many Americans, owning investment real estate is a steady path to financial security. Renting out your investment property means positive cash flow, and you can use those rental payments to build your equity in...
