Buying a home is one of the most important decisions anyone can make. Most buyers start by “accident” calling from a sign or checking the internet out of curiosity. Since they probably have done little or no homework or don’t know the right questions to ask – this could be a risky experience. Interviewing with…
Fickling & Company’s Multifamily Division had an outstanding 2007. Total Revenue increased by an average of 9% over 2006 operating results. Overall occupancy increased by an average of 5%. Our success was largely due to hiring and training highly professional and knowledgeable employees, effectively raising rents as availability dictated, closely monitoring expenses, maintaining a strong…
Rental property accounting doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does have to be precise. When you’re earning income from your rental properties and spending money on things like maintenance, marketing, and tenant screening, you need to have an accounting of all that. Most rental property owners don’t get into the real estate business because…
Real estate investors know that what they earn largely depends on the market. When you own Macon rental property, the amount of rent you collect is influenced by a number of factors outside of your control. However, there are plenty of things you can do to ensure you’re earning as much as possible on your investment property.
Buying a house might seem like something you do later in life—but getting into the market while you’re young can actually be a major win. Sure, it’s a big step, but with a little planning and the right mindset, homeownership in your 20s or early 30s can set you up for long-term success. Start Building…
Every January, we all get caught up in the hype of New Year’s resolutions. We’re going to lose weight, save money, or finally get around to organizing that messy garage. But what about resolutions tied to real estate? Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home, selling your current one, or diving into investment properties,…
Green building (also known as sustainable building or environmental building) is the practice of increasing efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water and materials, and reducing the building impacts on the environment and human health*. Research is increasingly demonstrating that when buildings are designed and operated with their lifecycle impacts in mind, they can…
Fickling and Company associates recently attended the International Council of Shopping Center’s annual Leasing Mall and Trade Expo held May 17 through 20 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company’s retail Sales, Leasing and Development divisions were represented at the annual event which provides retailers and property owners a great venue to update each other on…
When you’re making these important decisions, you need to know what your responsibilities will be as
the owner of a single-family home versus a multi-family property. Each type of investment comes with
unique expectations and challenges.
Own’er-ship n. – Of or belonging to oneself or itself. The one or ones belonging to oneself. To have or possess. To confess : acknowledge. own up. In my early adult life, a very wise dear friend once shared with me that no matter what road I chose to take in life to always take…
