How to Find Out if the House You’re Renting is in Foreclosure

It can be frightening to learn that the house you are renting is in foreclosure. Unfortunately, tenants are usually the last to find out and are left with little time to make new living arrangements. If you suspect your landlord is having financial difficulties, it is best to try and find out the status of [...]

Why Are You Still Renting???

Are you still renting?? I have one question for you… WHY?!? Prices on average are down 50-60% and in some cases even more depending on the neighborhood. I notice people are praying their financial lives get better but don't really do anything to improve it. If you're looking to change something in your life, know [...]

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 [...]

Looking for a rental on Craigslist, Be Cautious

If you are searching for rentals on Craigslist, this is a MUST READ. Craigslist is one of the highest trafficked sites on the internet and for good reason. It's an extremely popular classified ad site and one of the easiest sites to use. Millions of people use it  every day for everything from looking for [...]

Will Landlords Rent to Someone Who Has Had a Foreclosure?

No doubt about it, a foreclosure is more damaging to one’s credit rating than anything else on a credit report. And landlords do tend to rely a lot on credit scores and background checks when determing who should rent their property. The key is separating those who have suffered a financial hardship from those who [...]

Renters Need Insurance, Too

Renters need insurance, too, but don’t underestimate coverage. A majority of renters might be overestimating just how much their landlord is responsible for when it comes to insurance. Only 43 percent of renters in 2006 had insurance, compared with 96 percent of homeowners, according to a 2006 poll by the Insurance Research Council. Most apartment [...]

Cheaper to Buy Than Rent in Most Major Areas

Still think renting is less espensive than buying? With home prices so low renting is not always the best option. Cheaper to Buy Than Rent in Most Major Areas Posted on15, February 2011 According to a report recently issued by Trulia, its costs less to buy than rent a two-bedroom home in 72% of major [...]