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Ask Tenants for Help with Seasonal Care

As the seasons change in many areas of the U.S, it is time for landlords to start preparing their property for winter. To name a few, servicing and testing the heating system, check storm doors and putting the storm windows in place are probably on your to-do list. You may find that one of your great tenants is willing to help you maintain the place for a small discount.

If your building is in an area that receives snow each year, ask if that great tenant is willing to shovel the main walkways and stairs each morning there is a snowfall. This will take the pressure off of you to be there first thing in the morning, while providing the tenant with a financial break and added responsibility. You might be surprised at how many takers you get. --> More




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Protect Your Investment – Refinance with Knowledge

Today’s climate of creative financing for properties leaves investors open to predatory lending tactics. Mortgage brokering is a competitive industry, and property owners looking to refinance need to protect themselves from predatory lenders. A predatory loan can be defined as a sub-prime mortgage loan that includes excessive costs or requirements. Such added costs take advantage of borrowers with lower credit ratings who do not qualify for lower interest prime loans...More-->

Bursting the Bubble – Investment Property Owners Can Take Control

As the frenzy continues about the potential of a real estate “bubble”, spend your time and energy on what matters to you – building and protecting your rental property empire;=) The beginning of a new year is the perfect excuse to review the details of your rental property portfolio. Even if you only have one building with a of couple units, conducting an annual review is a necessary part of the business...More-->

So You Want to Be a Landlord

Entering the world of rental property ownership is a big step. For many of you, rental property ownership is a great opportunity to create a business for yourself. You will need to do your homework and understand your strategy before you get into the business. But once you do, there are many benefits. Building equity and assets, creating income and reducing your living costs are just some of the positives that a weekend landlord enjoys...More-->
  

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NPR Topics: Your Money

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Understanding The Sweeping New Credit Card Rules
New rules for credit card companies take effect in February. Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains the new rules and what they mean — and don't mean — for consumers. Also, giving up extras for 21 days: can it help you spend smarter?
New rules for credit card companies take effect in February. Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains the new rules and what they mean — and don't mean — for consumers. Also, giving up extras for 21 days: can it help you spend smarter?
New Business Lets People Trade Gadgets For Cash
Richard Littlehale and Bob Casey launched the green tech company YouRenew.com last March in New Haven, Conn. The Web site lets people trade old gadgets for cash. Littlehale and Casey tell NPR's Robert Siegel about how and why they started their business in a growing field that includes Gazelle.com and Flipswap.com. "It's unbelievable how quickly people turn over devices," Casey says.
Richard Littlehale and Bob Casey launched the green tech company YouRenew.com last March in New Haven, Conn. The Web site lets people trade old gadgets for cash. Littlehale and Casey tell NPR's Robert Siegel about how and why they started their business in a growing field that includes Gazelle.com and Flipswap.com. "It's unbelievable how quickly people turn over devices," Casey says.
Despite Recall, Toyota Dealer Sees Loyalty Ahead
Mechanics at Expressway Toyota in Boston are preparing to work long hours to fix recalled gas pedals for about 10,000 customers. Even though Toyota has ordered dealers to stop selling any new cars that need the upgrade, this dealership remains optimistic about customer loyalty.
Mechanics at Expressway Toyota in Boston are preparing to work long hours to fix recalled gas pedals for about 10,000 customers. Even though Toyota has ordered dealers to stop selling any new cars that need the upgrade, this dealership remains optimistic about customer loyalty.
Making The Move To Community Banks
Fed up with your "too-big-to-fail" bank? Well, you can always downsize. That's the message of the "Move Your Money" campaign, which urges big-bank customers to switch to community banks. But what's it like to actually make the switch, and could this movement ever register as more than a blip on a big bank's radar? Host Guy Raz talks to one man who made the switch — Michael Parisi of Santa Cruz, Calif. And he gets two very different opinions on the idea from economist Simon Johnson and bank analyst Bert Ely.
Fed up with your "too-big-to-fail" bank? Well, you can always downsize. That's the message of the "Move Your Money" campaign, which urges big-bank customers to switch to community banks. But what's it like to actually make the switch, and could this movement ever register as more than a blip on a big bank's radar? Host Guy Raz talks to one man who made the switch — Michael Parisi of Santa Cruz, Calif. And he gets two very different opinions on the idea from economist Simon Johnson and bank analyst Bert Ely.
Watchdog: Bailouts Created More Risk In System
The government's response to the financial meltdown has made it more likely the United States will face a deeper crisis in the future, an independent watchdog at the Treasury Department warned.
The government's response to the financial meltdown has made it more likely the United States will face a deeper crisis in the future, an independent watchdog at the Treasury Department warned.
Cafeteria Credit Unions Teach Students Money Skills
The recession has revealed how clueless many Americans are when it comes to personal finance. Some credit unions and educators hope establishing in-school branches will help students develop saving habits and general fiscal responsibility.
The recession has revealed how clueless many Americans are when it comes to personal finance. Some credit unions and educators hope establishing in-school branches will help students develop saving habits and general fiscal responsibility.
For Toyota Drivers, Confusion And Growing Anger
Toyota executives have been virtually silent amid a recall of millions of their cars because gas pedals can become dangerously stuck. For their customers, oh, what a feeling — fear, frustration, confusion and anger.
Toyota executives have been virtually silent amid a recall of millions of their cars because gas pedals can become dangerously stuck. For their customers, oh, what a feeling — fear, frustration, confusion and anger.

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