Nearly 27 percent of Americans rented their homes in 2016, according to Statista. That statistic speaks volumes about the growing presence of rental properties and active tenants throughout the country. However, it also shines a spotlight on the growing presence of scams and scandals involving criminals and frauds that strive to turn those tenants into […]
In-Law-Suite Not So Sweet
Q: My in-laws moved out last summer to an assisted living facility. After they were gone, we renovated their two-bedroom apartment/in-law suite. Sometimes we rent it out on Airbnb since we live in a resort area. However, this past spring we let my nephew and some friends come down for spring break. Long story short, […]
What to Know Before Listing Your Air BnB Miami Rental
It may not be possible to have a neutral opinion on Air BnB, the once quirky 2008 startup that permitted travelers to couch-surf the world over. In a few short years, the short term rental market has bloomed, with homeowners using the extra income to claw themselves out of the recession and apartment dwellers to […]
4 Reasons Why Miami Renters Are Not Buying Homes in Miami
Bluntly? You reap what you sow. The economy depends on young people entering the housing market as a young family, buying starter homes, freeing up another family to move into a bigger house. Right now homeownership is at a 50 year low, and student debt is at an all-time high, and though people may hesitate […]