With government subsidized mortgages and tax deductible interest, buying a rental property is an accessible way for anyone to invest with leverage. But, even if you start Googling like mad, you won’t see very much about investing in condo rentals. Im my opinion, they’ve gotten a bad rap when they offer a lot of advantages. Here’s what I mean…

For some reason, people get confused about condos. I think it’s because most Americans -myself included- grew up in a single family home and the idea of owning only a piece of a building is weird. But, condos are a great way to get started on the property ladder and they don’t have as many downsides as you might think!

Homeowners association fees are one of the biggest expenses that condo owners have to deal with, but they cover maintenance and upkeep that decreases the overall burden of ownership for condo owners.

It’s easy to get suckered in by a beautiful house. “I can afford it, but just barely…” you might say. But, as the largest expense on most people’s budgets, housing is the number one factor determining whether you will be able to save and invest enough to retire early - or at all.

I write quite a bit about buying and remodeling condos, because they are the best way to get into the market in expensive cities. But what questions should you ask before you pull the trigger?

Mortgage recasting lets you pay down your mortgage and secure a lower monthly payment. But, when does it make sense to refinance instead?

Mortgage recasting is a little known but useful trick that allows you to pay down your mortgage balance and secure a lower monthly payment while keeping your original loan and rate. Read on to see when mortgage recasting makes the most sense.

You have your appraisal back, finally. But… uh… how do you read it. And what are all these Q’s and C’s?

Getting your house appraised can be a little intimidating if you have never done it before. Here’s a quick introduction into how the process starts, what information it is attempting to obtain, how much it will cost, and how it will end.

Real estate investing is one of the more profitable and accessible ways to invest your money, but being a landlord comes with a lot of responsibilities. Today I am going to take a look at some ways to mitigate the biggest challenges of being a landlord.

A home is often the most expensive and most emotionally meaningful investment anyone will ever make, which is why it is vital to know when the best time to buy a house is.

There are more ways to get started real estate investing than you might think. Even in an expensive city, there are plenty of options.

I’ve always wanted to own a vacation home, but it may not be worth the cost or the hassle.

You can avoid PMI without 20% down in many ways. You can use an equity partner, take a secondary loan, or use a loan that doesn’t require it. Here’s how.

This calculator asks a very simple question: when should I refinance… or should I at all?

What’s better: condo vs townhouse? Let’s dissect the positives and negatives of both across a variety of factors including Cost per Square Foot, Privacy, Outdoor Space and Maintenance.