The housing market is presenting a few challenges to consumers right now. The inventory is there (for the most part), but consumers are challenged with higher-than-average home costs combined with historically high inflation and interest rate hikes. At the same time, rent rates have also skyrocketed. So, … Read More
It’s a brand new year and the perfect time to implement smart strategies to make your Airbnb rent-ready and increase your profitability in 2022. Below are nine ideas to help inspire and guide you to do exactly that. Keep in mind you should perform any upgrades within a … Read More
Looking to learn about investing in rental property in college towns? Is it worth the risk? These are all questions many property investors seek answers to, whether you are new to investing or have been investing in properties for years. According to Statista, approximately $4.5 billion was invested … Read More
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent safer-at-home mandates put quite a dent in the 2020 travel industry. If you or your self-directed IRA own vacation rental investments, chances are, the returns on those assets suffered, too. As we settle into 2021 and as more Americans get vaccinated, many … Read More
David Tilney has been managing single-family houses in Colorado Springs, CO for over 40 years. The article below was written by him to share his tips and secrets to success in retaining great tenants for your investment property. Understand How Investment Property Works in Your State First, define the … Read More
In pre-COVID times, many Americans wanted to work from home. However, employers were resistant, uncertain it would foster productivity. Now that COVID has forced the issue, many Americans have no choice but to work from home. The transition was somewhat easy and, by most accounts, is surprisingly … Read More
Have you suffered loss of income on investment rental property due to COVID-19? Or, are you hesitant to invest in rentals until the pandemic is more under control? The personal and professional impact the coronavirus pandemic has caused is undeniable. However, there are strategies you can use … Read More
If you’re on the brink of making a decision to open a self-directed IRA—read on to find out how investing in rental properties and rehabs has the potential to produce significant income for your retirement. If you have knowledge in the industry, that’s a plus. But, even … Read More
Single-family rentals are hot right now for a variety of reasons. Baby boomers are living longer—in their own homes, which means less inventory for new home buyers. And, home prices are rising faster than wages (about twice as fast, experts say). So, even though Millennials would like … Read More
Guest Blog by Kathleen Gaspari Kathleen Gaspari is a recent graduate of Advanta IRA University (Advanta U), where she earned the designation of self-directed IRA specialist. She works for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and is incredibly experienced in the investment property realm. We believe the knowledge she provides … Read More
