Owning and managing rental properties and the tenants who live there isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, whether your properties are multi-family units or single-family homes. The properties themselves require regular upkeep and renters often need constant attention. And, sometimes, the passive income you get from a property
There are any number of forces that might be pushing you to sell your California home fast. The constant increase in the cost of living, rising medical and health care bills that are difficult to pay, the need to be closer to family—all can make the importance of selling quickly
Some problems have a snowball effect. Maybe you lost your job and, even if you were only unemployed for a short time, now you are having trouble paying your bills. Your mortgage is the biggest concern because you have a lot riding on it—your home, for one, and your credit
Selling your house to move out of state for a job can be tough, especially when you’ve lived in the same city, or even the same state, for years. Of course, a change in jobs is not the only reason you may need to sell your California home. Plenty of
Selling a house is a big undertaking, and it can be even more complex when you’re selling a home that needs major repairs. Most homebuyers are looking for a house that is move-in ready. So if your property is going to turn up expensive issues on an inspection—if it needs
When you’re a California landlord selling a rental property, capital gains taxes are one of the many costs that might keep you up at night. Of course, you’ll also have to get the property ready for sale—even minor repairs can add up to a pretty penny. Plus, you can expect
It can be costly owning and managing multi-family units, or even a single-family home that’s a rental, especially if your property is located in a pricey California County, like Orange or Sacramento. And, it’s not just your funds that may flatline—precious time and energy can get depleted as well. But
The landlord laws in California are some of the strictest in the nation and, though it’s not overtly stated in the statute, these laws clearly favor the rights of renters. If you’ve ever been a tenant anywhere in California, you’ve probably benefited from these laws, whether you realized it or
Even with the best intentions, the worst circumstances can cause you to fall behind on your mortgage. Anything from the accumulation of medical bills to the loss of loved one may force you to choose between which financial obligations are the most important to meet. Sometimes, it is tough to
The real estate commission rates in California, which more often than not reach upwards of 6% of a home’s sale price, are some of the highest in the nation. So, if you know how to sell your house without paying commission to a real estate agent, you could save yourself
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