by Suzie Wilson, Contributor Moving to a new city might just be the fresh start you're looking for after a big change. Hereare some tips on how to find the right city and get started living there. Read more by clicking on file below: how-to-make-the-move-to-a-new-city-and-start-anew-1Download
Homes: Tenants & Landlords
Things to Consider Before Becoming a Landlord
By Shirley Martin, Contributor Purchasing and/or managing a rental property can be significant investments in time and money. Such endeavors can be profitable, but there are also risks involved. Here are some things you should know about owning or managing vacation or residential rental properties. Read more by clicking on file below... 22-9-4-things-to-consider-before-becoming-a-landlordDownload
More on rental rates – not good!
I don't see how people of middle income and lower are going to make it if rents keep going up and they also can't buy a home. See this article. https://www.yahoo.com/news/relief-eludes-many-renters-fed-113522418.html
Where rents are highest and lowest in U.S.
See info below and more at this link: https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2022/07/heres-where-floridas-rental-markets-rank?utm_campaign=7-12-22+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost U.S. ranks for 10 Florida areas (National rank / monthly rent) 7. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach: $2,846 13. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton: $2,331 14. Port St. Lucie: $2,266 19. Fort Myers: $2,073 20. Tampa: $2,055 21. Orlando: $1,999 29. Melbourne: $1,881 35. Lakeland: $1,808 39. Daytona Beach: $1,788 … Continue reading Where rents are highest and lowest in U.S.
Easier for renters to get FHA mortgage
In July 2022, it becomes easier for renters who have on time rent payments to get an FHA mortgage. See article at https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2022/07/good-renters-may-qualify-mortgages-sunday?utm_campaign=7-11-22+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost In addition, by September 2022, FHA may ignore job lost during COVID pandemic for people applying for mortgages. See article at https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2022/07/fha-will-ignore-covid-era-employment-lapse?utm_campaign=7-11-22+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost
How to Purchase Investment Property: Some Practical Steps for Beginners
by contributor & author Suzie Wilson With 44 million Americans renting single-family homes in 2019 and predictions for an increase in renters of over 20% between now and 2040, the reasons to invest in rental properties are many. Click below to read more..... 22-7-5-suziewilson-how-to-purchase-investment-property_-some-practical-steps-for-beginners-1Download
Rent payment help in Florida
This article describes help in Florida for low income renters: https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2022/03/our-fla-2011k-families-helped-109b-promised?utm_campaign=3-23-2022+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost OUR Fla.: 201.1K Families Helped, $1.09B PromisedBy Kerry Smith
Zoning, in my opinion, is a problem in itself. See debate issue here…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/would-banning-single-family-zoning-really-solve-the-housing-crisis-223207110.html In the City of Waycross, Georgia, the powers who make the rules and laws have gone as far as mandating that when a property is sold that has a garage apartment that the garage apartment cannot be lived in....It can only be used for storage. 'Grandfathering' to Waycross means for the current owner. When … Continue reading Zoning, in my opinion, is a problem in itself. See debate issue here…
Question: What should landlords know about Marijuana and Rental Properties?
by Mary Kelly (1/2/2022) I am good at internet research, but I am not an attorney. This answer is based solely on internet sources that I have not verified as to accuracy. Therefore, you are advised to consult an attorney for more information if you are a landlord. In Zillow's article "Marijuana and Rental Properties: … Continue reading Question: What should landlords know about Marijuana and Rental Properties?
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