Have you considered purchasing a duplex to live in one side and rent the other side? Some investors find this strategy provides a stream of passive income as well as a low-cost living arrangement. Review the benefits and potential drawbacks of buying a duplex as both...
Month: November 2019
How important is debt-to-income when qualifying for a mortgage?
If you want to get a mortgage, you will have to meet various requirements set by your lender, which include having an acceptable debt-to-income ratio. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, debt-to-income ratio is the calculation of your monthly debts...
Reviewing statistics on refinancing
If you are thinking about refinancing a loan, it is important to thoroughly explore your options. If you have uncertainty related to refinancing, find answers to any questions you have and take steps to protect your financial future (as well as your ability to stay...
What do you know about business renter’s rights?
As a commercial landlord, you have plenty of responsibilities and obligations keeping you busy. While you may understand your role in your agreement with business owners, do you understand the part business renters play? Chron describes commercial tenant...
Taking a look at closing fees
Whether you run a business, own a home or invest in real estate, it is pivotal to understand and prepare for the potential impact of closing fees. These fees are often very costly and it is imperative to carefully pore over this aspect of a real estate transaction...
Florida real estate investors may turn to industrial properties
Commercial real estate investors appear to have moved on from vacant shopping malls, hotels and office spaces. Industrial buildings may offer a safer return on investment as major retailers shift from in-store to online shopping portals. As reported by the Tampa Bay...
Can real estate investments boost your retirement income?
If you plan to retire soon and would like to find ways to generate income once you stop working, then investing in real estate may offer your future a financial boost. CNBC notes that real estate ventures are typically not as risky as investing in the stock market and...
What are common contingencies?
When you create a real estate contract, you or the other party can add contingencies. COntingencies will impact the validity of a contract. They may stipulate that something must happen or must not happen for the contract to remain valid. Million Acres explains there...
Providing the best options for real estate development
Every keen-eyed real estate investor ought to look at Florida for their next venture. According to a 2019 annual survey by an affiliate of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks, Florida ranks fifth in the U.S. for all commercial real estate...
Factors driving South Florida’s commercial real estate boom
February news reports indicated a significant uptick in Florida real estate deals. Cold weather in the North and other factors have been driving the investment boom. Explore some of the current facets of the commercial real estate wave in the Miami metro and beyond. ...
