The Risk Report
The Resource Hub for Smarter Renting
- January 14, 2024
Are you on the hunt for a new place to call home? Finding the perfect rental apartment can be difficult, but it can be a smooth and enjoyable experience with the right approach. In this ultimate guide to finding a rental apartment, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of finding one that meets your […]
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- July 1, 2026
The short answer: Long-distance investing means owning and growing rental properties in markets you do not live in, which is the default reality for military families who move every few
- June 30, 2026
The short answer: The strategy is simple to describe and powerful over a career: at each duty station, buy a primary residence (often with a VA loan and zero down),
- June 29, 2026
The short answer: The biggest factor is how long you will be stationed there. As a rough guide, the shorter your assignment, the more renting makes sense, because buying carries
- June 26, 2026
The short answer: A real estate license is state-specific, which makes it one of the trickier credentials to carry across PCS moves, but it is very doable in 2026. Most
- June 23, 2026
The short answer: Self-managing a rental from a new duty station is very doable if you set up four systems before you leave: a reliable way to collect rent (online
- June 22, 2026
The short answer: Self-managing saves you the management fee (commonly 8 to 10 percent of monthly rent), keeps you in control, allows you to manage up to your standards and