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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. Make sure you understand the historical actuals on the expense structure, not just what the broker estimates they could be, Lea said.

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6 steps to jump from property manager to property owner: Build your rental portfolio with confidence

Buildium

Relationships with lenders, brokers, contractors, and inspectors can make a big difference when you start investing. List your expected rent income and subtract all expenses, such as your mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and vacancy periods. Your professional network is another huge advantage. Plan for those cycles financially.

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Property managers’ revenue may be growing more than they think [The Lookout]

Buildium

Even as the pace of inflation has slowed down, expenses like labor, materials, and insurance remain higher than they once were. 3 in 4 survey respondents agreed that prices had increased most in four areas of the business: costs for third-party vendors, property insurance, property taxes, and materials and supplies.

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HOA Insurance — What You Don’t Know, Can Hurt You!

Mem Property Management

The purchase and annual renewal of the Master Insurance policy for most homeowner associations (HOAs) is probably the quickest and least understood decision an HOA board makes each year say Martin H. IMPORTANT: Your insurance broker must review the CC&R for your association to understand the scope of the associations responsibility.

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A Guide to Buying a Holiday Home Abroad

Schofields Insurance

There are ongoing costs related to owning a holiday home, for example, taxes, utility bills, insurance, hiring a property manager, maintenance etc. These can not only damage your property and cut your letting season short but also lead to increased insurance premiums.

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Real Estate Title Claim Dispute Toolkit

American Apartment Owners Association

If you purchase property, you should have title insurance, and if you loan money secured by real property you should have title insurance. It is well worth it to have an insured deed with a policy of title insurance issued by a title insurance company. Bankruptcy Court. The prelim is an imperfect snapshot!

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Meet the Experts: AAOA Rental Housing Conference 2024 Speaker Lineup

American Apartment Owners Association

These professionals bring real-world experience and innovative solutions to the challenges landlords face, from tax-saving strategies to managing emotional support animal (ESA) requests and tackling the insurance crisis. Lets dive deeper into the speakers and their unique insights for this years sessions. Lauren Lieb Sr.