Michael Leafer

4 Tips for Flipping Older Properties     Home flipping often involves homes that have seen a few decades and better days. In fact, the best purchases usually involve homes with good bones that have had time to sag and peel over the years. By making these houses both beautiful and cozy again, you can […]

How to Flip Homes with Historic Area Restrictions     Home flipping is an essential way to bring failing homes back into the housing market – a vitally important role with the housing shortage today. One of the biggest challenges for home flippers is working with homes in historic areas with renovation restrictions. How can […]

A Complete Checklist to Refer to Before Putting an Offer on a Potential Investment Property o If you are thinking about putting an offer on an investment property, the most important thing you can do is “run the numbers” first. What does this mean? This translates into creating a spreadsheet of what your expenses will […]

Four of the Biggest Features in Rental Properties That Lead to Hemorrhaging Money     Owning a rental property can come with hidden or unforeseen expenses. While many property owners factor in things like taxes, HOA or condo fees and insurance, the real cost is the maintenance and upkeep of the property or unit. If […]

How to Decide Which Neighborhoods Are the Best Fit for Your Real Estate Investing Strategy. Most people say, “location, location, location” because the location is very important when it comes to investing in real estate. You need to find the right properties in the perfect location at a good price if you want to make […]

3 Ways to Determine the Rental Value of a Property Based on Its List Price     With the housing market going topsy-turvy over the last year and half, figuring out the rental value of an investment property can be difficult. Zillow and other online estimates can be outdated and old ways of pricing may […]

Why You Should switch to a Property Management Company Before Winter Starts Snow, ice, water, low temperatures, and other factors are some of the things to deal with during winter. You have not invested a lot of money in your rentals to start making losses in winter, which can easily negate all the gains you […]

How to Change Your Rental Remodel Budget Taking Into Account Material Shortages and High Prices     With so many people working and learning from home over the last year and a half and completing their own DIY projects, the demand for renovation supplies has caused a rise in material prices. This makes prioritizing or […]

6 Signs It’s Time to Rewrite Your Rental Agreements for Future Tenants     The rental agreement is among the most crucial document every landlord ought to be mindful of. A clear and well stipulated rental contract ensures smooth living among tenants as well as protects your property from damage. An incomplete/outdated document puts you […]

Should You Refinance Multiple Rental Properties At Once? As interest rates continue to go down, many homeowners are trying to refinance their homes. As a landlord, you may also want to think about refinancing your rental property. However, if you have several places, should you refinance them all at once? Here are some reasons why […]