Here's 5 ways to invest in real estate for an additional stream of income If you've ever had a landlord, you probably don't dream of being one: fielding calls about over-sized bugs and overflowing toilets doesn't seem like the most glamorous job. But done right, real estate investment can be lucrative, if not flashy. It can help diversify your existing investment portfolio and be an additional income...
The 3 priciest Orlando rents: UCF, Baldwin Park & Downtown Orlando's Thornton Park Metro Orlando's three most expensive locales for Orlando rents are in the postal codes for the University of Central Florida, Baldwin Park, and Thornton Park/Downtown Orlando, according to a report by RentCafe. With rents often somewhat inflated by room shares, the UCF area averaged $1,715 a month. Renters in Baldwin...
Moving can already be stressful, but it may be doubly so for a new homeowner For renters who aspire to be homeowners, transitioning from an apartment to a house requires a shift in their thinking that they may not be prepared to make. The financial changes that come with owning, the need to consider planting longer-term roots in a neighborhood, and new neighborhood rules are things renters may not be...
The difference between a 'good' and a 'bad' credit score could cost you thousands in loan interest Your credit score comes from several pieces of information about you, including whether you make payments on time and how much you spend. Nowadays just about everyone, from landlords to lenders, judges you based on your credit score. In part because credit companies, like banks, have been so inundated during...
Orlando Named an American City of the Future! Orlando has been growing in significance as a powerhouse behind the country's economic recovery. The metro Orlando region is no stranger to accolades for everything from job creation to being a great startup city. More tourism and economic opportunity has been fueling Orlando's rise for years. People are finally taking notice, which should have economic...
5 Questions for the First Time Homebuyer Usually, a first time homebuyer picks out a house before lining up financing, but experts say it should be the opposite. Dan Huss, a mortgage consultant with BNC National Bank in Scottsdale, Ariz., says buyers often call a Realtor first and then the Realtor refers them to a mortgage person. The first call really should be to a loan officer, Huss says. But before...
10 Reasons to Hire an Orlando Property Manager If you've owned income property for any length of time, you know that managing a rental can be financially rewarding. At the same time, you've also likely discovered that property management requires a large commitment of time and effort. While it may make sense to take the do-it-yourself approach if you're a handy person, live close to your property, and...
Developer Plans $102M Downtown Orlando Apartment Complex Downtown Orlando's housing stock is set to get even bigger in the coming years, thanks to a new apartment project being planned by Jefferson Apartment Group, whose office is located right next door to our Metro City Realty boutique office. The McLean, Va.-based developer bought the property just east of its existing Artisan 420 multifamily complex...
Fortune magazine ranked Orlando number one for job growth in 2014 According to the ranking of Orlando number one for job growth, Orlando's job growth of 3.7 percent in the first nine months of the year was more than twice the national average. The top 10 cities and surrounding metro areas (1 million or more workers) that made the list experienced the strongest non-agricultural job growth compared to...
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