Should You Consider Flipping Apartments, Too?
Real estate investment isn’t all about housing properties. Apartments and condos can be a sound choice, too - but not for everyone.
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6 Things to Do Before You Rent Out Your Second Home
Are you ready to rent out your second home? There are a few things you should take care of before you put it on the market. This list should help you get started.
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5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Second Home with a Family Member
Sharing a treehouse with your siblings was great. But sharing a vacation home is a little more complicated. This time if you fight, you can’t ask mom and dad to solve the problem. So how do you avoid the big arguments altogether? Ask yourself--and your siblings--these questions. You’ll be happy you did.
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Are Timeshares Ever a Good Idea?
Timeshares are the ugly ducklings of vacation homes. But is buying in always a terrible idea? Maybe not.
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6 Bedrooms Renters Love to See in a Vacation Rental House
After location, the first thing vacationers want to know is where everyone will sleep in a rental house. These 6 kinds of bedrooms will help you attract renters!
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Your Second Home: Who Will Clean Your Vacation Home Between Visits?
Owning a vacation home is a lot of fun, but also a lot of responsibility. If you rent yours out, cleaning up after renters may be one of those responsibilities. Can you count on them to do it themselves?
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5 Questions to Ask Before You Decide to Manage Your Own Vacation Property
A property management company just isn’t for you. So what do you need to know before you take the DIY approach to renting out your vacation home?
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Should I Use My 401 (k) to Buy a Rental Property?
You feel like an investment property is a better way to save for retirement than a 401 (k). So can you use your current retirement savings plan to buy the property in the first place? And more importantly, should you?
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Your Second Home: 10 Things to Keep in the Owner's Closet
Your owner's closet is like a treasure chest for your second home. Here's what to keep in it.
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Your Second Home: Saying No to People Who Want to Use Your Vacation Home for Free
When you buy a vacation home you're going to get a lot of requests for a free night's stay. Here's how to say "no" without feeling like a jerk.
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