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Ask Tenants for Help with Seasonal Care

As the seasons change in many areas of the U.S, it is time for landlords to start preparing their property for winter. To name a few, servicing and testing the heating system, check storm doors and putting the storm windows in place are probably on your to-do list. You may find that one of your great tenants is willing to help you maintain the place for a small discount.

If your building is in an area that receives snow each year, ask if that great tenant is willing to shovel the main walkways and stairs each morning there is a snowfall. This will take the pressure off of you to be there first thing in the morning, while providing the tenant with a financial break and added responsibility. You might be surprised at how many takers you get. --> More




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Protect Your Investment – Refinance with Knowledge

Today’s climate of creative financing for properties leaves investors open to predatory lending tactics. Mortgage brokering is a competitive industry, and property owners looking to refinance need to protect themselves from predatory lenders. A predatory loan can be defined as a sub-prime mortgage loan that includes excessive costs or requirements. Such added costs take advantage of borrowers with lower credit ratings who do not qualify for lower interest prime loans...More-->

Bursting the Bubble – Investment Property Owners Can Take Control

As the frenzy continues about the potential of a real estate “bubble”, spend your time and energy on what matters to you – building and protecting your rental property empire;=) The beginning of a new year is the perfect excuse to review the details of your rental property portfolio. Even if you only have one building with a of couple units, conducting an annual review is a necessary part of the business...More-->

So You Want to Be a Landlord

Entering the world of rental property ownership is a big step. For many of you, rental property ownership is a great opportunity to create a business for yourself. You will need to do your homework and understand your strategy before you get into the business. But once you do, there are many benefits. Building equity and assets, creating income and reducing your living costs are just some of the positives that a weekend landlord enjoys...More-->
  

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Coping With Economic Worst-Case Scenario
With grim economic news coming out almost daily, Morning Edition wondered if Americans are making contingency plans. Some people in Los Angeles explain how they would cope if they lost their job or if there were another Great Depression.
With grim economic news coming out almost daily, Morning Edition wondered if Americans are making contingency plans. Some people in Los Angeles explain how they would cope if they lost their job or if there were another Great Depression.
Locked-In Rate Has Heating Oil Customers Steamed
The recession is driving down energy prices, making it cheaper for people to heat their homes. In the Northeast, home heating oil could cost considerably less this winter than last year. That is, except for people who locked in at a higher price last summer. Curt Nickisch of member station WBUR reports.
The recession is driving down energy prices, making it cheaper for people to heat their homes. In the Northeast, home heating oil could cost considerably less this winter than last year. That is, except for people who locked in at a higher price last summer. Curt Nickisch of member station WBUR reports.
Jobless Ask: Take First Offer Or Wait For Better?
Unemployed workers face a tough decision: Should they settle for a lower salary, and get work now, or hold out for a job commensurate with their skills? Employment counselors say some folks are still too proud to take a pay cut, but as weeks drag into months, they may have to settle for less.
Unemployed workers face a tough decision: Should they settle for a lower salary, and get work now, or hold out for a job commensurate with their skills? Employment counselors say some folks are still too proud to take a pay cut, but as weeks drag into months, they may have to settle for less.
Economists Duke It Out Over Stimulus Plan
Economists often disagree about ways to solve economic problems. Two economists duke it out in a boxing match of words. In one corner, a supporter of the incoming Obama administration's stimulus plan who says government spending is essential to create jobs. In the other corner, an economist who believes taxpayers — not the federal government — should decide where to spend a trillion dollars of the nation's economy.
Economists often disagree about ways to solve economic problems. Two economists duke it out in a boxing match of words. In one corner, a supporter of the incoming Obama administration's stimulus plan who says government spending is essential to create jobs. In the other corner, an economist who believes taxpayers — not the federal government — should decide where to spend a trillion dollars of the nation's economy.
Economy Is Not Off Life-Support Yet
Over the past year, the government has sent $100 billion in stimulus checks to taxpayers and bailed out Wall Street, banks and automakers. However, the economy still hasn't turned around. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks with Steve Inskeep about why the economy isn't getting stronger.
Over the past year, the government has sent $100 billion in stimulus checks to taxpayers and bailed out Wall Street, banks and automakers. However, the economy still hasn't turned around. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks with Steve Inskeep about why the economy isn't getting stronger.
GMAC Made Risky Subprime Mortgage Loans
GMAC is the most recent beneficiary of a government bailout. As the financing arm of General Motors, it supplies funding for auto dealers to buy inventory and credit for consumers to buy cars. It is also a major player in the home mortgage market.
GMAC is the most recent beneficiary of a government bailout. As the financing arm of General Motors, it supplies funding for auto dealers to buy inventory and credit for consumers to buy cars. It is also a major player in the home mortgage market.
Making Quality New Year's Resolutions
Try not spending money on anything extra for a month and you'll rack up savings, says our personal finance contributor. She advises people to keep a cash reserve and remember that every day is a new day to get your finances together.
Try not spending money on anything extra for a month and you'll rack up savings, says our personal finance contributor. She advises people to keep a cash reserve and remember that every day is a new day to get your finances together.

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