7 Ways to Save Money When Building a New House
When my husband and I moved back to Texas almost two years ago, the plan was to build a separate home on a shared...
How to Run a Credit Check on a Potential Tenant –...
As a landlord, your primary responsibility is to find stellar tenants to occupy the property - tenants who pay the rent and take care...
Pros & Cons of Buying a Condo – Is It Worth...
If you're thinking of buying a condo, there are lots of reasons why it might be a smart move right now. Condos have never...
10 Best Cities to Buy a Home – Buyer’s Markets in...
If you owned a home between 2005 and 2009, there is a strong chance that you lost a good chunk of change on your...
Subsidized Housing & Government Rental Assistance Programs
If making your rent each month means bottoming out your checking account, you aren't alone. According to the Center for Housing Policy, housing and transportation...
Buying a New Construction Home – Process, Upgrades & Unexpected Costs
When my husband and I set out to buy a house, we searched high and low for the perfect home. Unfortunately, the more we...
Should I Save for a Down Payment on a House or...
When you're preparing to buy a home, it's important to get your finances in order. Not only will you have to be organized to...
5 Types of Property Ownership – Which Is Best for You?
A lot of focus is placed on acquiring assets and security by advancing your career and making wise financial investments. However, what is often...
How to Start a Property Management Company & Business
Property management is a surprisingly easy and affordable field to enter, requiring minimal education or experience, and almost no small business start-up capital. That said,...
How Much Rent Can I Afford? – Calculating Monthly Rent Payments
If you're looking for an apartment for rent, you need to first figure out how much rent you can afford per month. Of course,...
What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (Granny Flat) – ADU Costs...
How's your appetite for a major home improvement project? What if that project could build equity, significantly boost your property's value, and generate income?
Most...
Private School vs. Public School – Cost & Comparison
One of the biggest expenses for many middle-class families is school costs for their children. Many parents pay thousands of dollars each year to...
