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    Is a Second Home a Good Investment?

    You may believe that a second home can be a great place to vacation and retire, but it’s unlikely that buying a second home will be a very good financial move.

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    Income Tax Tips for ‘Accidental Landlords’

    Here’s what newbie landlords need to know to get their taxes heading in the right direction.

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    College Housing for Your Child: Buy or Rent?

    It’s not uncommon for the parents of college students to consider buying an investment property near their child’s university.

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    Investing 101: Estimating Rental Property Expenses

    If you are considering buying rental properties, you should already know how to analyze an investment by penciling out your real estate deal. Within that analysis, More

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    Rental Homes: Making More Money by Keeping Your Tenants Happy

    As an individual landlord, you have unique challenges in maximizing the money you earn on your rental property.

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    Investment Property? 5 Ways to Crunch the Numbers

    There are many ways to evaluate investment returns on an income property, but you are the only one who can choose which evaluation and analysis method is appropriate for you.

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    5 Ways to Improve Your Real Estate Wealth

    You have to take a long-term view with property, and if you do, the chances of having significant wealth down the road are much higher.

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    What to Review in HOA Documents When Buying

    Here are a healthy portion of the documents that you should review when purchasing in a common interest development, and why.

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    Three Types of Costs on a Good Faith Estimate (GFE)

    New federal rules have clamped down on the lending abuses, but you still need to protect yourself to make sure you are getting a fair deal.

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    Are You Properly Insured for Your Real Estate?

    Most homeowners pay little attention to their property insurance until disaster strikes. And then, it’s too late.