Jul 19, 2025 | Articles
You’re looking for a nice multi-family property that you want to both live in and partly rent. How do you find it and what are some key factors to consider? Not every neighborhood allows multi-family housing. Zoning laws are very specific. That’s the reality. So, the...
Jun 19, 2025 | Articles
Choosing the Right Agent for Your Multi-Family Purchase If you’re like many first-time buyers over 50, purchasing a multi-family property is both exciting and a little intimidating. You’re not just buying a home—you’re stepping into the world of real estate investing,...
Mar 4, 2025 | Articles
I’ve been promoting the concept of owner-occupied landlords for years. Well, I’m not the only one who believes in the concept – Uncle Sam does as well and offers some remarkable financing to support it. Effective November 2023, Fannie Mae (the Federal National...
Feb 27, 2025 | Articles
Being an owner-occupant landlord means living in the property you own while renting out a part of it. The rental income helps pay for the costs of homeownership. You could rent a section of your house, or have an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) in the backyard. It can...
Feb 19, 2025 | Articles
So, you’ve got a vacancy – what should you do with it? While long-term rentals are traditional, there are three common options each with its own pros and cons. Your building can have a mix of them. Let’s look at each possibility – primarily from the perspective...
Feb 12, 2025 | Articles
Houses and apartments may attract pests such as mice, roaches, squirrels, and ants. Addressing the problem immediately is the best course of action. It usually is the landlord’s responsibility (some city laws mandate this), especially in urban areas, but as an... 
