Owning a rental property is a great way to generate income and build wealth through capital growth. But being a landlord isn’t a “set and forget” kind of investment. A house or apartment is a valuable asset, so you also need to invest in its upkeep. Keeping the property in good condition is...

So, you’ve decided to become a property investor-slash-landlord? Congratulations! Purchasing a house or apartment and renting it out for profit can be a very lucrative endeavour – but, as always, it’s a case of “buyer beware”, because not everything makes a good rental.

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When you become a landlord, there are two very important relationships you’ll have to cultivate: the one with your tenants and the one with your rental property management. Rochester NY has become a very popular place to invest in real estate – not only for the demand for quality rentals, but...

If you’re considering investing in real estate to become a landlord, the good word is that research and preparation are key. Apart from the old “location, location, location” advice (which remains absolutely top of the list), there are endless legal, financial, and practical considerations ...

Purchasing an investment property to rent out to tenants can be a lucrative way of making an extra income, as well as achieving capital growth (which is dependent on the market, of course). But there’s a lot to learn about being a landlord, much of which is specialized knowledge – includi...

When it comes to rental management, the strong advice from the experts (particularly for new investor landlords) is to put your valuable asset in the hands of a professional. While some landlords might have the skills to manage their own property, it’s pretty rare, because it requires not j...

Becoming a property investor can be extremely rewarding financially, but it’s not a road everyone can venture down successfully. For a newbie, the value of research cannot be overstated – and that means every aspect from the location and type of the house or apartment you purchase, to under...

Real estate investment (to be specific, purchasing a property with the intention of becoming a landlord) might sound like a quick and easy way of getting someone to pay off a mortgage for you and pocketing a tidy profit along the way. The good news is that can definitely be the case – as lo...

Real estate investment is becoming increasingly accessible to regular people, not just high-flying moguls with unlimited cash to splash. Purchasing a house or apartment with the view to renting it out for profit is a great way to invest in the lucrative real estate market. Not only do you g...

If you’ve recently become a landlord or are still at the “thinking” stage of purchasing an investment property, you’ve probably worked out already that there are myriad considerations. What’s the best place to buy? How much should you spend? How do you find the right tenants? Do you need pr...