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For those who may be ready to sell yet can hold onto a house that is ready for rental for a few years longer, the rent-to-own scenario provides some perks that make rent-to-own an option worth considering.  There is a large buyer pool waiting for these opportunities, seeking to attain the lifestyle that homeownership affords … Continued

In order to bring more long term value to the rental property–especially if you’d like to sell in the near future–it’s often recommended a landlord should keep up with regular maintenance any ultimately make the necessary repairs. You can find ways to save money making repairs in order to always keep your property in tip-top … Continued

There are a variety of reasons why your tenant may ask to sub-lease in Pinellas County, Florida. Some landlords are fine with it, while others are not. Learn more about the process in our latest post! Sublets can work out just fine so long as the tenant has received the permission of the landlord. All … Continued

Anyone who’s been a landlord for any length of item knows that headaches and hassles are simply part of the job description. And number-one among those headaches/hassles is problem tenants. For truly bad tenants in Pinellas County, Florida, eviction is always an option. But that can be a lengthy and expensive process, so it’s better … Continued

The exit strategy you use to sell your house can make all the difference in earning the highest possible returns on your real estate investment. An extremely lucrative alternative to selling your house outright, lease options offer a way for you to earn a higher return on the sale. At the end of the agreement, … Continued

There is a great deal to learn about the real estate investment business. While everything can look great about your investment property on paper, dealing with people is not so cut and dried as working with numbers. Whatever you do, do not skip any step in screening tenants, especially checking references and contacting previous landlords. … Continued

The wheels that drive foreclosures turn very slowly, and there is ample opportunity to steer the ship in a new direction and salvage your future. Sadly, foreclosure is entirely avoidable, yet lives are often damaged for years because homeowners weren’t fully informed of the consequences and took no action to prevent the process.  Whatever circumstances … Continued

Foreclosure and preforeclosure are two terms that are commonly used in the real estate industry. While these terms may sound similar, they have very different meanings and implications for both homeowners and potential buyers. What is Foreclosure? Foreclosure is a legal process that occurs when a homeowner is unable to make their mortgage payments. When … Continued

Whether you overpaid for the property in a bidding war, you’ve fallen behind on mortgage payments, or property values have dipped, being upside-down on your mortgage or owing more than the current market value is a less-than-ideal situation for homeowners. If circumstances force you to sell your house due to foreclosure instead of waiting out … Continued

If you own a home when you file for bankruptcy, it becomes part of the bankruptcy estate, the property or assets you own. In October of 2022, there was a twenty-seven percent increase in chapter 13 bankruptcy filings over the previous year. Bankruptcies, including all chapters, total a seven percent increase overall, which correlates strongly … Continued