Do you shower in the morning or at night? Do you enjoy midnight movies or early-morning breakfasts? Do you prefer 70-degree nights or something cooler? Those are great questions to ask your traveling companions before spending your first night in... (Read More)

Do you have any vacant properties in your community? Check your governing documents to determine your rights as an HOA. Some governing documents allow associations to perform maintenance if the owners fall short. If the governance doesn't outright... (Read More)

Being a commercial landlord goes way beyond owning an investment property and renting it out to tenants. There are things that can make you an excellent landlord and aid in your success. Here are six things great landlords excel at: 1. A... (Read More)

Buying a vacation home can have a lot of perks. It serves you in multiple ways. Not only can you have a beautiful destination to go to whenever you want, but you can use it as a way to bring in extra cash. If there's a destination you like going... (Read More)

Investing in commercial property can certainly have its financial benefits. Typically, this type of investment has the potential for higher earnings than residential real estate. But, there are a lot of fees that are also attached to owning any real... (Read More)

When you have a vacancy at your commercial property you'll want to take some steps to prepare it for leasing. Whether it's a new property you just purchased or you're preparing it between tenants, you should go through a series of steps before you... (Read More)

While you may be a landlord because you're motivated by the income opportunity, you can't approach the tenant relationship as such. The relational aspect of renting a property can't be overstated. You need to treat it as more than a business... (Read More)

House fires happen and can be devastating to families and communities. They can happen anywhere at any time. While unpleasant to consider, it’s prudent that your HOA board has a plan in place to ensure community-wide fire safety. What measures can... (Read More)

Staying on track with diet and exercise while traveling is a difficult task, especially if you easily fall prey to temptation. It's often easier and cheaper to grab fast food or a quick slice of pizza, especially when options are limited in airports... (Read More)