How To Turn Your Empty House or Condo Into A Money Making Machine

The empty house or condo is a situation that many OFWs face. Lured by property agents, some of our OFWs end up acquiring their “dream” homes through big ticket housing loans with the hope that this “investment” will generate regular income for them through long-term rent.

Unfortunately, many of these hopes do not translate into money right away. Leaving the house unoccupied for several months or even years.

Imagine the monthly amortization you are paying plus the other expenses and costs that incurs regularly since purchasing it.

So if you have a tenant who has just moved out and for whatever reason there isn’t a new one moving in, what can you do as a landlord to make money from your empty house? Here are some of my recommendations.

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7 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid When You’re Middle Aged

Middle age can mean different things to different people. To some it comes with greater stability, to others it could involve shifting careers or getting divorced. You may have to start preparing for retirement while still not feeling ready to leave the workforce.

It is a unique phase of life, and you’re somewhere between youth and old age. Middle age can bring some unique financial challenges with it. How well you are prepared for these can put you on the path towards a secure future or complete downfall.

Here are 7 pitfalls people at this stage of life experience and ways to avoid them. Continue reading 7 Financial Pitfalls to Avoid When You’re Middle Aged

6 Real Estate Investment Opportunities Most Filipinos Miss Out On

Real estate is one of the safest and most profitable investments one can ever make through careful management and smart strategies. Here and abroad, the Philippines is considered a prime location for real estate investment, thanks to the property market boom in the past few years. Yet, most Filipinos are too risk-averse to take advantage of the high-yield property investment opportunities available to them.

On the other hand, savvy investors diversify their portfolio, including real estate, to maximize their long-term earning potential. If that is your goal, then you need to tap into these six real estate opportunities in the Philippines that most Filipinos miss out on. Continue reading 6 Real Estate Investment Opportunities Most Filipinos Miss Out On