Author: Brian Boucher
Is Biden’s climate bill good or bad news for real estate investors?
Written by: Brian Boucher
On August 16, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a $437 billion package of spending on health care, energy, and …
The best alternative investments right now
Written by: Brian Boucher
The last two years or so could drive anyone invested in the stock market to distraction. When the reality of Covid-19 hit in February of …
Raleigh real estate: ‘If we are in a recession, it’s hard to tell’
Written by: Brian Boucher
If Raleigh had a report card showing the strength of its housing market, job prospects, quality of life, educational opportunities, and amenities, it would be …
This is the #1 long-term risk for real estate investing
Written by: Brian Boucher
Real estate investing is a tough business. Stiff competition for deals, complicated legal and financing procedures, and the risks of problem renters have always meant …
Could a home office actually lower your home value?
Written by: Brian Boucher
The working from home revolution that arrived with the pandemic appears to be here to stay — just as the pandemic itself sometimes appears to …
Why real estate investors & homebuyers think Memphis is pretty rock ‘n’ roll
Written by: Brian Boucher
Home to three Fortune 500 companies, one King of rock ‘n’ roll, and the largest pork barbecue-cooking competition in the world, Memphis is also coming into …
Why homeowners in this state are facing an insurance crisis
Written by: Brian Boucher
Florida has generated reams of feverish headlines lately for controversies about the teaching of sex and gender issues in public schools, and whether the Disney …
Does a cash-out refi make sense for your real estate investments?
Written by: Brian Boucher
The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed two full percentage points since the beginning of the year, from 3.27 percent to close …
Do you really save money when utilities are included in rent?
Written by: Brian Boucher
Property owners have the opportunity, in most cities, to decide whether they want to include utilities in their tenants’ rent. While it may simplify matters …
Is this eco-friendly home upgrade worth it?
Written by: Brian Boucher
When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, one of the biggest culprits is the personal automobile. But the carbon footprint of real estate is a …
The surprising reason real estate investors are flocking to this risky Florida city
Written by: Brian Boucher
Tampa has a plethora of nicknames. Some call it Big Guava, a riff on the Big Apple and the Florida city’s abundant guava tree. Smokers …
This Texas city is giving Chicago a run for its money
Written by: Brian Boucher
Anyone who is interested in American cities, or the South, or real estate, or just great places to live, ought to be watching the sprawling Dallas–Fort …
How to figure out what your rental property is really worth
Written by: Brian Boucher
There are four primary methods a real estate investor or agent can use to evaluate the potential value of a rental property. No one method is …
The hidden costs of investing in rental property
Written by: Brian Boucher
Before buying rental properties, it’s essential for investors to know what maintenance and repair costs they will face. Without realistic expectations of expenses, an investor planning …
Why real estate investors should pay attention to this Midwestern city
Written by: Brian Boucher
The capital of Indiana, a city of two million, affords its residents many of the things people could want anywhere: good schools, a thriving downtown and …
Real estate investing is bigger & better in this Texas city
Written by: Brian Boucher
Whether it’s fried okra or contemporary art, a night at the opera or a day at the Texas Motor Speedway, anyone shopping for a place to …
Are you a business owner? Don’t forget about this tax deduction
Written by: Brian Boucher
Real estate investing can complicate tax returns, so it’s important to know all the possible deductions a property owner can take to maximize the return …
31 tax deductions real estate investors need to know about
Written by: Brian Boucher
Owning rental property has its share of challenges, but there are some serious tax advantages that can make it worthwhile. Surprisingly, some owners fail to take …
The sun isn’t setting on these Florida beach real estate booms
Written by: Brian Boucher
St. Petersburg has the well-deserved name as the Sunshine City for its 361 sunny days a year, and it’s only about 30 minutes across Tampa Bay …
How foreclosures & FBI probes changed single-family real estate investing
Written by: Brian Boucher
Today, single-family residential real estate is a multi-billion-dollar, national industry. But as recently as a decade ago, almost no one had heard of SFR. The market …
