Rent vs Buy

Just about everyone dreams of owning their own home and enjoying life in a house or condominium that is suited to their own tastes. Want to tear down a wall? No problem. How about put up a swingset in your backyard? Sure! While owning your own home allows you to build...

What are REITs?

If you are interested in investing in real estate, but you don’t have the capital to purchase property outright, you might want to consider investing in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). You have exposure to real estate, but you don’t need tens of...

Do You Know What it Takes to Be a Landlord?

One of the popular ways to make extra money, with the help of “passive” income, is to become a landlord. The idea is that you own property that you can then rent it out. In theory, you receive enough in rent money to offset other costs associated with...