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Understanding the SEER System and Its Relation to Your A/C Unit
Today, let’s talk about the things to keep in mind when it comes to replacing your air conditioning unit. First, what is a SEER rating? Well, SEER stands for Seasonal Energy-Efficiency Ratio, and this basically measures the air intake and outtake of your unit and...
A Year-over-Year Update of Our Market
Today I’m here to bring you the numbers from our market. The number of home showings in our market this April compared to April of 2018 was 67,507 and 77,455, respectively—a year-over-year decrease of 13%. When compared to March of this year, showings for April were...
How to Collect Rent and What to Do If Your Tenant Doesn’t Pay in Hillsborough
A good tenant pays rent on time every month, but sometimes even good tenants run into trouble and your payment may be late once or twice during a tenancy. That’s understandable, but a tenant who chronically pays late is a big problem. Increase the chances of having...
Do You Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a very serious issue. The CDC has said that over 10,000 people each year get treatment for some kind of carbon monoxide poisoning, and well over 430 people die each year as a result. Because of this, state legislatures across the country...
Your Guide to Tenant Screening – How to Find Quality Tenants for your Burlington Rental
Placing a well-qualified tenant is an important part of having a positive rental experience and a profitable investment experience. Many landlords don’t take the time and invest the resources that are required to screen thoroughly. That’s a big mistake. The wrong...
What Type of Lending Is Required for 1031 Tax Exchanges?
What type of loan do you need to get when doing a 1031 tax exchange? To recap, if you sell an investment property, a 1031 tax exchange allows you to defer paying a capital gains tax on it as long as you use the funds to purchase another investment property. In other...
Is it Time to Change Property Management Companies in Chapel Hill?
Change can be scary, especially when it involves one of the largest and most valuable assets in your investment portfolio. There are a lot of good reasons to stick with your current property management company. However, if they’re not meeting your needs and they’re...
Rental Inspection Checklist – What to Look for When Inspecting Your Durham Rental Property
Property inspections are a critical way for landlords to check on maintenance issues that are needed and to ensure their tenants are following the terms of the lease agreement. When you’re inspecting your property, make sure you’re thorough and detailed. The things...
Expert Advice on Real Estate Investors and Loans
The Real Estate Experts work with a lot of investors, and Teresa Parker from Union Home Mortgage always does such a great job with them, so we thought it would be beneficial to bring her in to answer some loan-related questions for our investor clients. So, is it...
Landlord Fears & Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them in Chapel Hill
Investing in real estate can be a great way to earn passive income and build wealth. But it also comes with a lot of risk. Whether you’ve been a landlord for years or you’re just starting out, you have likely heard some terrible horror stories about awful tenants or...