Don’t Forget These Hidden Costs When Renting Out Property

Real estate investments are becoming more popular in today’s market. Because of its high potential and solid profit margins, landlords are flocking to get a piece of the share. However, there are many landlords that come to the reality that not every property comes with a pot of gold attached. There are many hidden costs that when neglected can put a landlord in a financially difficult position.

Administrative and Legal Fees

Landlords need to take the time to seek out legal advice from an attorney to see what their rights are. Most attorneys will either charge by the hour or demand a flat fee. Additionally, the landlord must interview each prospective candidate and run background and credit checks on them, which adds more expenses.

Insurance Costs

In order to rent out your property, you’ll need to become an “investor” on paper. Your status changes from occupant to investor once you begin renting your property out to the public. You’ll also have to deal with the increased insurance costs that come with becoming an investor as well. There’s about a 25 percent increase when switching to landlord insurance from basic homeowners insurance. Be sure that if you plan to rent out, that you have the funds available to you or you’ll find yourself in a bind quickly.

Maintenance Costs

The upkeep of your home could potentially be lowering your home’s overall value and even keep potential tenants away. If you want to maximize your rent as a landlord, you’re going to have to offer a home or building that’s worth the money.

Bio: Realty ONE Group is run by CEO Kuba Jewgieniew, a former stock broker that turned a once startup business into a flourishing brokerage firm.