Rental market: Sweet spot in real estate

The rental market is continuing to heat up and can offer potentially big returns for buyers willing to jump into the landlord role. For investors looking to take advantage of low record-reaching mortgage rates and big discounts on home prices, the opportunities are plenty. Rents are rising and demand is up too, partially due to [...]

Collecting Rent and Not Paying the Mortgage

If you, as a tenant, are renting from a landlord who is not making the mortgage payments to the bank, would it be unethical for you to withhold rental payments and live for free? This is commonly referred to as "rent skimming." It is a practice that more than a few people consider to be [...]