The Nest

NestApple's Real Estate Blog

Featuring real estate articles and information to help real estate buyers and sellers. The Nest features writings from Georges Benoliel and other real estate professionals. Georges is the Co-Founder of NestApple and has been working as an active real estate investor for over a decade.

Five Steps to Getting Your First Investment Property in 2023

Buying your first real estate investment property is a significant commitment. You must know a few key things: what to look for,  much you can charge for rent, and how much you can spend on expenses. With the proper tools… Read More

Buying and selling with a tenant in place (2019)

Buying or selling a property in New York City with an existing tenant is often more challenging than dealing with a vacant unit. It applies primarily to co-op and single-family homes and does not cater to investors. However, buying a… Read More

Do-it-Yourself Real Estate Due Diligence in NYC (2018)

When buying property, it can feel like a lot is happening all at once. The attorneys finalize the deal, draft and negotiate the contract quickly. Then, the building’s board and management provide various “due diligence” materials. A wealth of publicly available information can… Read More

Mortgage Contingency Clause in NYC (2018)

Simply put, a mortgage contingency clause in NYC real estate ensures the following: Say a buyer wants to buy a home and applies for a loan from a bank. If the buyer fails to obtain a firm commitment for a… Read More

What is “post closing liquidity” in NYC Co-ops? (2018)

Several concepts are essential to understand when buying an apartment in New York. Calculating Coop post-closing liquidity for a mortgage in NYC is one of them. In summary, it means: after closing, how much money will you have available? It would be… Read More

The final home walkthrough checklist in NYC (2018)

You finally made it and can see the end in sight. You are hours away from getting the keys to your new place. The final home walkthrough in NYC is one of the last steps in the purchase process, and it serves as the… Read More