Author: Brian Boucher
Is Biden’s climate bill good or bad news for real estate investors?
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
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 …
Does a cash-out refi make sense for your real estate investments?
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 …
Is this eco-friendly home upgrade worth it?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
This common real estate ‘rule’ doesn’t really work anymore
One longstanding guideline for property investors that has been the subject of countless articles is “the 1 percent rule in real estate.” It’s a quick and …
What is a portfolio loan & who qualifies?
A portfolio loan is a loan that a bank issues to a borrower and, instead of reselling it on the secondary market as is customary with …
This investment option can help you hedge against inflation
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has words of wisdom for anyone trying to get the most out of a long-term investment strategy. Diversification, he likes to …
Millennials & fintech are flocking to Charlotte. Here’s why
At the end of 2020, data from Realtor.com pegged Charlotte, North Carolina as number three among the hottest markets for 2021, and that prediction has been …
House hacking: How to start investing in real estate
For many wanting to buy a house, raising the down payment and covering the closing costs can be barriers to entry. While investing in a single-family …