Snakes

That’s the momma eastern diamondback rattlesnake found right on the edge of my backyard.  What if it was in the backyard of your rental property?  What if it bit the tenant?  Who is liable?   These are some of the questions you might not think about until it is too late.  [...] Read more »

Real Estate Wins

So you have $100K.  What do you do with it? You could put it in a money market savings account with an average return of 0.30% APY.  After one year you will have earned $300. You could put it in a CD with an average return of 0.50% APY.  After [...] Read more »

The Other Number

When looking at comparable properties to see how much to list your property for rent, you not only have to look at the listing price, but also the number of days the property has been listed.  A property listed for $1500 per month and sitting vacant for a year is [...] Read more »

So I was talking to this realtor…

about a property her client was interested in renting.  She asked me what the comission was for leasing the property.  I asked her what she meant and she was direct in saying, ‘how much do I get paid when my client signs a lease?’ I continued the questioning because I [...] Read more »

What Happens in Florida, Will Happen Everywhere Else

Want to know what will happen in the U.S. Real Estate Market?  Watch Florida. Jim Cramer says Florida is the template for where the US housing market is headed. Florida real estate lead the way during the boom and the bust, and will lead the way in a recovery. Look [...] Read more »