Small House Living is not a new concept, but with the recent global recession small housing is getting a lot more attention. There are many reasons to live in a small house, but why live in a small house? Here are some reasons to consider living in a small house. 1. It’s Cheap It goes […]
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Reasons to Stay Out of The Housing Market in 2012
The media has been fairly upbeat about housing market for the start of 2012, so is now a good time buy? I for one am optimistic that the housing market may stabilize a bit more in 2012, but I am not sold on a true housing recovery. If you take a look at the S&P/Case-Shiller […]
Housing Market 2012: Propaganda From National Association of Realtors
The Housing Market in 2012 is recovering, or so the National Association of Realtors said today in a report that stated home resale numbers are through the roof and available inventory is at a seven year low. But how heavily should you weigh this report in your decision making? I would argue that is is […]
Ownership of a House Without a Mortgage, and Why it is Stupid
Owning a home might be one of the worst investments you can possibly make in the foreseeable short-term, but not for all of the obvious reasons. I am going to talk about the most overlooked cost of ownership that people rarely realize. The opportunity cost of your equity. Let’s say you are a young couple […]
Why Don’t Property Management Companies Just Buy Property?
Property management can make your life as a landlord very easy, but at a cost. Are these property management companies worth the money you pay them and why don’t real estate property management companies just buy their own rentals? These are questions that scare me from being a landlord. When considering owning rental properties I […]
How to Be a Landlord with Positive Cash Flow
If you want to be a landlord, then you need to get positive cash flow on your investment properties. The days of counting on the appreciation are over (at least for the foreseeable future). I know that getting positive cash flow is easier in some housing markets, but I am a firm believer that if […]