When you rent out a property, you will need to decide if you wish to offer your tenants a lease or a rental agreement. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same.

When a landlord rents out a dwelling, it is under the condition that there is an implied warranty of habitability. But what does this term actually mean, and how can landlords be sure that their properties meets the criteria?

Real estate investing runs the gamut in terms of risk and investment success. The first rule of real estate investing, even before location, location, location, is be very careful with whom you are dealing. For some reason, real estate is fraught with unscrupulous characters, many of whom you'll see on late night television commercials with their "no-money" down methods of becoming millionaires.

For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, the question of whether to buy property or to lease office space can be a confusing issue. If you ask a professional real estate broker, he or she will probably tell you that it depends on the particular situation. The truth is, when it comes to this important business decision, there really is no "one size fits all" solution.

One key to being a successful landlord is taking the time to pick the best tenants and keeping the rental property maintained. If you do not have the time to keep up a property on your own, or if you own several rental properties, you can quickly become overwhelmed. Here are the most common ways to ensure your success as a landlord.

Vacancy is the bane of every landlord's existence. If the vacancy persists, you may be unable to make your mortgage payment. While there are many things that can lead to high vacancy rates, there are specific steps you can take to reduce the vacancy rate of your rental property.

Borrowing against home equity has become a popular source of credit, especially for small business owners. To accommodate the demand, lenders are offering home equity credit lines in a variety of ways.

Too many would-be entrepreneurs become so excited about launching their new business venture that they fail to invest the necessary time in finding the right location. But as your company's image and its location are closely tied, finding the right place to set up shop can be critical to your success.

As a successful small business owner, you may soon find yourself in the enviable position of outgrowing your present office space. Staying put in a cramped office is not the solution. A smart business owner knows when it's time to trade up and move somewhere with more breathing room. Here are some surefire signs that it's time to move or expand your office.

Among the many laws that affect small businesses across the country, none is more important than the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA gives federal civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to protections on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion.