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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 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 ...

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 ...

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. Charge a Fair Price: All real estate is local, and the best and ...

This article is by Rob Massey, Jr., CPM, founder of RentalHouses.com and a consultant for Rentals.com.   Many rental-home owners think that a higher rent will always result in more rent dollars-not true. The cost of a long vacancy can far exceed the cost of a lower rent with a shorter vacancy period. Since for every two-and-a-half weeks ...

Renters, landlords and real estate investors gain more power by staying abreast of rental market facts and trends with the launch of a new free online service. Zilpy.com launched its free online services aiming to provide the most accurate data about the rental market nationwide. “Whether its Rent Heat maps for any given city or metro, down ...