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Baby Boomers Enjoy a Boost in Home Equity

Kathy Fettke | 27 Apr 2017

Retiring Baby Boomers are enjoying a big boost in home equity that could help pay for their retirement. But a new survey shows there’s a surprising lack of understanding about… more

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IRS Gets Its Wings Clipped on Roth IRAs and “Substance” Doctrine

John Hyre | 25 Apr 2017

Taxpayers recently got some good news via the 6th Circuit Court, and most have no idea. The court recently ruled in favor of a Roth IRA owner who “fed” his… more

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Now is the Time to Invest in Single-Family Rentals

RCN Capital | 24 Apr 2017

**This post sponsored & written by RCN Capital** It’s no secret to real estate investors that numerous markets across the U.S. will continue to experience strong rental growth in 2017.… more

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Real Estate Investing with No Money is Possible

John Trautman | 19 Apr 2017

Have you ever heard the adage, “To make money, you have to have money?” Although in many areas this is true, when it comes to real estate investing, there are… more

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Renters are Feeling Rich

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 17 Apr 2017

Renters are feeling good about their finances, but they are not necessarily feeling like they would like to become homeowners. According to a new consumer study released this month by… more

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Tax Tips for the Sharing Economy

Kathy Fettke | 14 Apr 2017

The new “sharing economy” may create some tax confusion this year. People who are new to the world of Airbnb, Uber, WeWork and other web-based data-driven payment portals may find… more

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Aim for Fairness, Not Kindness with Tenants

Linda Liberatore | 11 Apr 2017

Your tenant calls to inform you that they were fired from their job. They promise they are looking for work, and as soon as they get a new job they… more

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Landlords: Social Media is on Your Side

Linda Liberatore | 11 Apr 2017

Advertising vacant units or paying a leasing agent to assist you has increasingly become more expensive. Many landlords have been able to save money by utilizing social media to advertise… more

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China Hits Milestone: 1,000+ LEED Certified Projects

LEED | 31 Mar 2017

China has achieved a major milestone in “green” building, surpassing 1,000 LEED certified building projects, according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). “The exponential growth of LEED in the… more

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Home Inventory Hits Record Low Since 2012

Trulia Trulia | 31 Mar 2017

Trulia’s quarterly Inventory and Price Watch report—evaluating the supply of starter, trade-up and premium homes on the market nationally and in the 100 largest U.S. metros—found that markets with the… more

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