Just about every Investor has had to deal with tenants that keep them in one of two situations: a) scrambling to find new ones or b) trying their best to keep the ones they have living in the investment property, FOREVER. What you, the investor, can do to find the right tenant starts with you, the landlord. In this series, we hope to give you tips to becoming a better landlord in Central Florida. And just maybe, they will leave you in the latter of the two situations mentioned above.

Although many people buy a home thinking they will live in it forever, the facts say otherwise. Whether you are outgrowing your current space, dealing with a job transfer or relocation, or simply looking to upgrade for quality of life (or maybe because your income has grown since first purchasing your starter or current home), you should ask yourself these questions to see if you are ready to upgrade to a new home in Central Florida. We want to ensure you make the right decision for yourself and your situation. 

We talk a lot about helping you achieve the “American Dream” here on the blog because it’s something that we wholeheartedly believe in here at Dream Builders Realty (heck, just look at our name). If you're new at this whole homebuying thing, one step in the financing process is deciding how long to finance your mortgage. 15 years vs 30 years. A long time versus a REALLY LONG TIME.

If you’ve heard anything about Dave Ramsey, you know he has a plan to help you take control of your money and part of his plan involves the fifteen-year vs thirty-year mortgage debate. We’re here to tell you that we agree with him when it comes to the benefits of a fifteen-year mortgage when considering your home loan. Here’s why.