7 pros and cons of having a real estate investing partner

Investing in real estate with a partner can be extremely appealing and comes with many advantages. However, there are also some potential pitfalls. Here are seven pros and cons to consider before taking on a real estate investing partner.  Continue reading

Summer’s over: What clients need to know if they sell a vacation home

Buying or selling a family vacation home will likely be one of the biggest financial decisions in your client’s life, according to CFP Jordan Curnutt, and could very well be one of the best life decisions they make for their family. Continue reading

Weakest Q3 for US apartment leasing in 3 decades

RealPage reports the third quarter saw the biggest slowdown in leasing traffic in 30 years of tracking. Paired with a slowdown in rent, it’s the latest sign of turbulence in the housing market. Continue reading

The 9 US housing markets where tenants are most behind on rent

One in every four renters in some U.S. markets is behind on monthly rent payments after a historic run-up in prices, according to data released Monday by real estate portal MyEListing.com. Continue reading

5 Airbnb options that are cheaper than this $143 a night storage unit

Short-term rental owners were surprised to find a container without windows and 3 bunk beds brought in that much rent. “Jesus Christ,” wrote one short-term rental investor, “someone has done it.” Here are five Airbnb options that are cheaper than that. Continue reading

Woman allegedly kills ex-landlord after forging $40,000 of his checks

Prosecutors say Xiu Fang Ke beat Leonard Garber with a hammer and wrapped his body in a curtain after he confronted her about forging his checks. Continue reading

Markets in the Midwest, East Coast are weathering headwinds the best

A new Redfin report finds markets in the Midwest and East Coast are weathering the market slowdown better than anywhere else. Chicago, Milwaukee and Albany, New York, top the list. Continue reading

With rent high and sales slow, more owners are becoming landlords

The slowdown in home sales, paired with the meteoric rise in rent, has more homeowners looking to become landlords rather than sell their homes in this market. Continue reading

Investor rush into short-term rentals is outpacing demand

Average daily rates, nights booked and revenue are all up, according to new data. And investors are bringing short-term rentals online faster than guests can book them. Continue reading