Archive for March 2020
Tourism not permitted: New rules for Airbnb, short-term rental hosts during pandemic
Short-term accommodation hosts, like those on Airbnb, can only offer their listings to people in need of housing during this pandemic, Ontario’s Solicitor General says. When the province amended the list of essential businesses allowed to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic on April 3, that stipulation for short-term accommodations was added. It will likely come…
Read MoreState-Level Rent Relief Update
As state and local governments act to address the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, relief for renters impacted by the coronavirus has come from both state and local policymakers. In previous posts, we covered San Francisco’s and San Diego’s efforts to temporarily ban evicting residential and commercial tenants impacted by COVID-19. In this post, we explain…
Read MoreCan’t pay your California rent due to COVID-19? Here’s what you need to know
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California renters are urged to act fast if they won’t be able to pay their full rent payment due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the attorney general’s office said Monday. A deadline to notify landlords about rent payments – for many renters – is Tuesday. Advertisement “The statewide stay-at-home order and critical…
Read MoreTop 5 Rental Property Investment Killers
Are you planning on investing in a rental property? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this article we will break down the top rental property investment killers: 1. Maintenance Understand that when you own a property, there is an obligation on your part to make sure that you are keeping a safe…
Read MoreThe Impact of Coronavirus on Real Estate Markets
Although the statistics and the ways the illness affects individuals’ lives are rapidly changing, we’ve taken a look at how the outbreak is impacting U.S. domestic real estate markets up to this moment. A Summary of Related Economic Events Since the WHO declared a global emergency on Feb. 20, 2020, major stock indices around the…
Read MoreLow-Stress Investing? Yes, It’s Possible When You Own Rental Properties
If you’re an investor has been studying the stock market, you know that the Dow as of today is down over 3,000 points and has lost trillions of dollars in value over the past month. This has been a major source of stress for investors over the last 30 days. Thankfully, investors can alleviate stress…
Read MoreThings new real estate investors should remember when getting started with real estate investing
Are you thinking about getting started in real estate investing? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Real estate is a stable way to earn consistent cash flow and ROI even during times of economic uncertainty. Click here for things that you should remember when getting started in real estate investing. Step 1: Build…
Read MoreAre multifamily properties a good first time real estate investment?
Are you thinking about investing in real estate but you can’t decide if multifamily properties will make a good first time investment? In this article we will share with you some reasons to consider investing in multifamily rental properties. More Cash Flow Perhaps the best pro multifamily has going for it is the cash flow.…
Read MoreReal Estate Is A Smart Investment During Stock Market Turmoil
The stock market has officially entered Bear Market territory and now analysts are wondering how far down it’s going to go. Thankfully, real estate remains a smart investment in 2020 and beyond. Why Real Estate Is Still a Good Investment As absurd as cap rates have gotten in real estate—and they are absurd—our space is definitely the…
Read MoreRental properties vs. stocks – Which option is better?
There’s no doubt that the Stock Market has seen quite a decline recently as it’s lost roughly $4 trillion in value. These losses have led many investors to once again address the question of is the stock market the best market for investors or are rental properties the best investment? Stocks Vs. Real Estate –…
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