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    • What Are Housing Quality Standards? Created: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013
      To pass a Section 8 inspection, your unit must meet HUD's Housing Quality Standards. Learn what these standards involve.
    • Who Is Eligible to Receive Section 8 Housing? Created: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, June 04, 2013
      There are certain qualifications you must meet to receive a housing choice voucher. Learn who is eligible for Section 8 assistance.
    • Public Housing Authority Created: Friday, May 31, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
      HUD creates public housing programs, but these programs are administered on a local level by Public Housing Authorities.
    • Section 8 Inspection FAQs Created: Thursday, May 30, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013
      Undergoing a property inspection is a part of having a Section 8 tenant. Here are the answers to some FAQs about Section 8 inspections.
    • Is Your Unit Rent Reasonable? Created: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
      To house a Section 8 tenant, your property must be considered rent reasonable. Learn how HUD and PHAs determine rent reasonableness.
    • How Much Will Section 8 Pay Landlords? Created: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
      As a landlords, Section 8 has its advantages and disadvantages. Learn how much Section 8 will pay for your unit.
    • Missouri Security Deposit Law Created: Saturday, April 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
      If you are a landlord in Missouri, you must understand the security deposit law. Here is what you can do and what you must never do.
    • Maryland Security Deposit Law Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
      Landlords in Maryland must follow certain security deposit laws. Learn what Maryland landlords can and cannot do.
    • Tennessee Security Deposit Law Created: Friday, April 26, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
      The state of Tennessee has specific laws landlords must follow regarding security deposits. Learn the basics of this landlord tenant law.
    • New York Security Deposit Law Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
      New York landlords must adhere to certain security deposit laws. Here are the basics for those who own rental property in New York.
    • Advantages of Renting to Section 8 Tenants Created: Monday, May 27, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
      Finding tenants for your rental property can be a challenge. Learn the advantages of renting to Section 8 tenants.
    • Disadvantages of Renting to Section 8 Tenants Created: Monday, May 27, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013
      Finding the right tenant for your property is always a challenge. Learn the disadvantages of renting to a tenant with Section 8.
    • Security Deposit Limits by State Created: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
      Each state has different rules regarding how much you can charge for a security deposits. Learn the security deposit limit in your state.
    • Fair Market Rent Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
      Fair market rent is a rent estimate that is calculated by HUD. It is used to determine voucher amounts for Section 8 housing.
    • Section 8 Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
      Section 8 is a housing assistance program run by HUD. It provides housing vouchers to low-income individuals.
    • 3 HUD Programs Every Property Investor Should Know Created: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
      HUD is responsible for enacting numerous housing programs across America. 3 of these HUD programs are essential for property investors to know and understand, here's why..
    • How to Prevent Pipes From Freezing Created: Monday, February 11, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
      It is important to keep your pipes warm when it gets cold outside. Here is how to prevent your pipes from freezing.
    • Indiana Security Deposit Law Created: Friday, April 26, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
      Indiana landlord tenant law defines the rules for security deposits in the state. Here is what Indiana landlords can and cannot do.
    • Washington Security Deposit Law Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
      Rental property owners in Washington must follow specific security deposit laws. Learn what you should always do and what you must never do.
    • Massachusetts Security Deposit Law Created: Friday, May 25, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013
      If you own rental property in Massachusetts, you must follow certain security deposit laws. Learn what you can and cannot do.
    • Documents to Gather for a Short Sale Created: Friday, March 29, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
      You will have to put together a short sale package for your lender. Here are some important documents to gather.
    • 5 Things to Avoid in Short Sale Hardship Letter Created: Friday, March 29, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
      The hardship letter is an important part of any short sale package. Learn five things to avoid when writing yours.
    • Fair Housing- List of Protected Classes by State Created: Thursday, December 29, 2011 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
      Seven classes are protected from housing discrimination by the Fair Housing Act. Learn what additional groups are protected in each state.
    • Short Sale Basics for Property Investors Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
      Every property investor should have a thorough understanding of short sales. Learn the basics.
    • Buying and Selling Short Sales Created: Thursday, March 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013
      Short sales have positives and negatives. Property investors who are buying or selling short sales need to be aware of these pros and cons.
    • Cons of Short Selling Your Property Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
      There are negatives to short selling your property. Learn the cons of a property investment short sale.
    • Pros of Short Selling Your Property Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
      If you are underwater on a property, short selling may be your only option. Learn the pros of an investment property short sale.
    • Benefits of Buying a Short Sale Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013
      Property investors can benefit from buying distressed properties. Learn the advantages of buying a short sale.
    • Risks of Buying a Short Sale Created: Monday, March 18, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
      If you are considering buying a short sale, you must understand the risks involved. Learn the disadvantages of purchasing a short sale.
    • Pros and Cons of Investing in Urban Areas Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, March 05, 2013
      Buying investment property in urban areas has its pros and cons. Here is the good and bad of buying property in the city.
    • What Is a Certificate of Occupancy? Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
      Many towns require a property to have a certificate of occupancy. Learn what it is and why you might need one.
    • Tips for Winterizing Your Property Created: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
      Winterizing your property is important. These useful tips will teach you what parts of the property to focus on and how to protect them.

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