
Will the Florida Housing Market Crash in 2021?
Anyone with a crystal ball in early 2020 sure didn’t let us know what the year had in store. While the global pandemic and economic impact negatively affected many industries, real estate was an exception. With the mass exodus out of big cities, many areas experienced a housing market boom. People fled New York City, ...

Looking to Rent Your Property? How to Pick the Right Neighborhood
There are many different ways to invest in real estate. For instance, rather than selling a current property, you may choose to rent it out—especially if you own it free and clear. If you don’t own a home that you want to rent, however, finding one can be a challenge. Many variables weigh into whether ...

Can I Afford to Buy Rental Property?
Time and again you hear financial advisors extolling the virtues of investing in real estate. It provides reasonably passive income and helps you build your personal wealth. Certainly, investment properties serve as a cornerstone in our portfolios, and we encourage others to do the same. But buying rental property becomes a very different experience than ...

Housing Assistance in Florida State
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Floridians have lost their main sources of income, either through layoffs or furloughs. While waiting for unemployment to kick in, some central Florida residents may have incomes of exactly $0. Even before the economic crisis, less than half of all Americans had enough funds available to cover a $1,000 emergency. ...

When Your Vacation Rental is Empty: Turning Guests into Tenants with Long-Term Renting Options
Imagine owning a second house in your favorite vacation destination. What if that property cash-flowed enough rental income to cover the mortgage? Aside from travel expenses, it covers your vacation costs every year. Sign me up! In 2019 alone, this lucrative industry brought in $57 billion for investors. These rentals give owners a number of ...