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The many hazards of becoming a landlord
The day-to-day business of managing 150 rental units took on a new shape for Justin Singer when, early one morning one of his tenants committed suicide by shooting himself in the parking lot. “The...
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Top money-making opportunities for renters
Home ownership has a lot of demonstrated value from an investment standpoint, with equity, tax breaks and the opportunity for owners to rent out spare rooms all pitching in. But the gig economy—which...
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The best way for unmarried couples to own property
Nearly every couple who move in together believe that their new living arrangement will work out. But despite that optimism, a good percentage of those who live together before marriage end up...
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Harvey renters still paying rent on damaged homes
Hurricane Harvey damaged over 100,000 homes and 30,000 apartments when it swept through Texas, leaving many of them uninhabitable or nearly so. The good news for impacted renters: they are not...
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How to make renting a home more like buying a home
Home ownership rates are down, and data suggest that the trend is strongest among young adults. Is owning a home no longer part of the American Dream? Maybe. But then again, maybe it no longer needs...
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The challenges of renting to college students
Are you a landlord who’s thinking about renting to college students? Make sure you’re protected. Being a landlord can be challenging in general, but there are special considerations when dealing with...
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Can new housing laws in Seattle help the homeless?
A study published in August by real estate website Zillow quantified the correlation between rent increases and homeless populations in 25 major metropolitan areas around the country. What the authors...
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What warrants eviction in Washington state?
Almost every renter occasionally wonders what sort of behavior might lead to eviction. Most renters understand they’re walking a fine line with extreme noise, property damage, or being a repeated...
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How first-time renters can avoid apartment scams
As a college student, it doesn’t take long to get tired of living in the dorms. However, the world of apartment-renting has some serious drawbacks, too. Tenant protections are growing, but student...
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What do renters need to know in a natural disaster?
From hurricanes in the East to wildfires in the West, the past few months have seen an on-going slew of natural disasters in the United States. Fires and floods don’t care whether a property is...
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