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By Cliff Hockley A few months ago I had the opportunity to address 100 real estate investors at a dinner meeting. It was a great evening of give and take. My goal was to help them focus on improving the profitability of their real estate investments.  We discussed the following:

You have heard it all before.  Some of us have even said it ourselves, “Being a landlord can be a pain.”  Most people in this country will agree that it makes a lot of sense to buy property and invest in real estate.  We also know all the benefits of investing in real estate.  You…

Dan’s Note: The following article is adapted from an interview by Hugh Hewitt for the Hugh Hewitt Radio Show conducted on the day after the election November 7th, 2012.  It could just as easily apply to rent control, inspections, evictions and

 Miami’s roller coaster real estate market is booming again after its worst crash left dozens of unfinished buildings and failed condo projects. Related Group of Florida, Adler Group and Area Property Partners LP, are among builders developing amid a shortage of rental properties as the economy improves. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment increased…

[Editor’s Note:  Landlord Law & Multi-Housing Report includes expert analysis of the latest legal developments in the rental housing sector as well as news about the multi-housing market, landlord-tenant relations and successful

WASHINGTON,DC – The cost to insure apartments increased by 9.5 percent between 2011 and 2012, marking the second consecutive year of rising insurance expenditures according to the National Multi Housing Council’s (NMHC) Apartment Cost of Risk Survey (ACORS). The survey covers data from

As of January 1, 2013, owners of multi-family rental units, such as apartment buildings, were required by State law (Health and Safety Code 17926) to install carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors have been required in all single family dwellings since

Test Only Property managers need to perform a certain amount of due diligence when investigating the frequent occurrence of tenants who complain about mold.  Sometimes there is a problem, other times there is not. A test only company will perform an inspection of the unit, collect moisture readings, and collect samples to confirm or rule…

I just locked down a 2.875% interest rate, fixed for the 15-year term of the mortgage. No points. With rates like these, I find myself rethinking the idea that I want to pay off my mortgage. I can do a lot better than 2.875% investing the money. If I just sock it away in gold,…

Question One:  I have a rent controlled unit in the City of Los Angeles. Last month I increased my tenant’s rent, the annual raise of 3%. I now realize that an additional person is occupying that premises. Am I entitled to raise the rent again, or do I have to wait another year to do…