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• Renting to strategic defaulters

  A new survey of former homeowners who have walked away from their homes found that their credit was good enough after foreclosure for the vast majority to rent new housing and few were required to make a larger than normal deposit. Read More... Posted Sunday, November 27, 2011 12:10 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: rental properties, rental rates

• Rental rates rising

  With rents rising faster than last year, the picture for residential real estate investors is getting even better than it already was as a result of once-in-a-generation prices and low interest rates, according to the founder of the leading Internet platform for investors and real estate professional. Read More... Posted Sunday, October 23, 2011 5:59 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: rental properties, rental rates

• Top rental investment areas

  Housing markets that have seen the biggest plunges on home values have topped a new ranking of the best markets for rental-property investors. Read More... Posted Monday, July 18, 2011 9:35 AM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: real estate investing, rental properties

• Re-check your insurance policies

  With winter weather creeping in, landlords should be aware of exactly what their landlord insurance policy covers. Read More... Posted Sunday, July 03, 2011 12:03 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: real estate investing, income property management, rental properties

• Questions to ask when booking a vacation rental

  It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the millions of vacation rental choices online, many listed from companies or individual owners that offer various strengths and weaknesses. Here are five important questions to consider when planning a vacation rental trip: Read More... Posted Sunday, May 01, 2011 2:08 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: vacation homes, rental properties, rental rates

• Success in Real Estate Investing is All About Perspective

  Everybody wants to be an entrepreneur, but no one wants to be a landlord. What’s up with that? As if tenants are some kind of outcasts who bring a chill to your spine with just the sound of their voice. “I don’t want to hear them complain when the toilet backs up!” “Being a landlord is a hassle!” Read More... Posted Sunday, April 24, 2011 1:56 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: IRA investing, real estate investing, distressed properties, rental properties

• Is the Vacation Rental Lifestyle Right for You?

  But here are the real questions to consider before you purchase a vacation home: Is the lifestyle that comes with owning and managing a vacation rental home right for you? Do you have the right personality for the job? Read More... Posted Sunday, February 27, 2011 12:56 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: vacation homes, rental properties, retirement planning

• Maximize use of your vacation rental home

  According to a recent survey by TripAdvisor, one of the world's largest travel sites, some 40 percent of respondents said they are planning a vacation rental stay in 2011, indicating that rental homes are poised for a busy year ahead. Thirty-three percent of travelers said they stayed in a vacation rental in 2010. Read More... Posted Sunday, January 09, 2011 12:33 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: vacation homes, retirement homes, rental properties, rental rates

• Attracting off season guests to your vacation rental home

  It's that time again: you're thinking about building fires in the fireplace, bundling up in your warmest sweater, sipping hot cocoa while you watch the snow, and fretting over that unrented vacation home. While T.S. Eliot may think that April is the cruelest month, for many vacation property owners, any month between now and Memorial Day would qualify. That cabin or condo that renters clamor over all summer tends to sit depressingly (and expensively) empty all winter. Read More... Posted Sunday, January 02, 2011 1:13 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: vacation homes, rental properties, rental rates

• Make sure your tenants have renter's insurance

  With winter months ahead, renters should make certain they have a contents insurance policy that covers fire damage. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, residential fires are more prevalent in winter months than in spring or summer months. Read More... Posted Sunday, November 28, 2010 1:22 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: rental properties

• Have patience when looking for rental property

  As today’s economy continues to struggle, homeowners across the country are looking for ways to make ends meet, and many are taking on the role of landlord. While jumping into the rental scene may seem enticing, it is important to make sure you are prepared for the task before you get started. Read More... Posted Monday, November 01, 2010 11:03 AM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: real estate investing, rental properties

• Renting out your retirement home

  It seemed like a great idea 20 years ago. You'd buy that condo in Florida, vacation there as often as possible, then someday sell your primary residence and spend your "golden years" basking in the sun. But like so many Americans, the nation's recent economic troubles have given you reservations about taking on too much risk, so your golden years will have to wait. And though you'd hate to sell your beloved getaway, keeping up two homes just won't be possible on your recessionized budget. Is there a solution? Read More... Posted Tuesday, September 28, 2010 3:08 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: Real Estate, retirement, retirement homes, rental properties, retirement planning

• Being a successful landlord

  These days, some homeowners are choosing to rent out all or part of their home to help pay for their mortgage costs. But being a successful landlord is more than just sitting back and collecting the rent. Here are some tips to help if you ever choose to become a landlord. Read More... Posted Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:23 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: For Rent/Lease, rental properties, rental rates

• Get your rentals seen on the web

  Zillow has announced the launch of rentals on Zillow. When Zillow was launched in 2006, the goal was to create a database of all the homes in the U.S., with each home filled with rich information so that people could make smarter home-related decisions at every stage of their lives. Since then, Zillow has opened up the database to their users, allowing them to claim a home, edit home facts, post a home for sale or set a “Make Me Move” price. Read More... Posted Sunday, January 03, 2010 1:13 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: rental properties

• Selling a rental property

  Whether you’re a long-time landlord or new to the business of managing rental properties, there are lots of issues to consider when it comes time to place your rental property up for sale. Read More... Posted Sunday, December 06, 2009 2:55 PM by Mack and Andi Durbin | 0 Comments Filed under: rental properties