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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. YouWalkAway.com, which counsels troubled buyers to strategically default, found that owners and managers of ...

This article is by Greg Rand of OwnAmerica.  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 ...

This article is by Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal. Housing markets that have seen the biggest plunges on home values have topped a new ranking of the best markets for rental-property investors. Las Vegas, where home prices are down by more than 50% from their market peak, offers the best returns on homes maintained as rental ...

With winter weather creeping in, landlords should be aware of exactly what their landlord insurance policy covers. Many building owners could be surprised at what costly items are not covered in a standard policy, especially with high fire hazard months ahead. Residential fires are more prevalent in winter months than in spring or summer ...

This article is by Discover Vacation Homes.   From Pittsburg to Green Bay and beyond, the word is out: vacation rentals offer a travel lifestyle unlike any other, providing unmatched space, amenities, services and privacy. In fact, the customizable vacation possibilities are endless, according to experts from Discover Vacation ...

This article is by Greg Rand who is CEO of OwnAmerica.com and former managing partner of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty.   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 ...

This article is by Christine Karpinski of Home Away.   More and more people are investing in vacation homes today. And no wonder: between unbelievable real estate prices, low interest rates, and a rapidly growing base of potential customers, vacationers who’d rather stay in a charming beach cottage or woodsy cabin rather ...

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. Here are some stats ...

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 ...

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. A residential fire can completely destroy a home and all of its contents. RentersInsurance.net ...