How much security does a security deposit actually provide landlords? Less than most landlords think. Here are 10 tips & tricks all landlords should know to protect themselves—and their assets.

Tenants may come to you and tell you they have an emotional support animal. It could be as normal as a dog—or as strange as a peacock. In this article, I’ll break down what you can and can’t enforce when it comes to your pet policy so you avoid a lawsuit.

The BRRRR method maximizes use of capital but can actually be a poor tax strategy. Here’s how one investor suggests improving the tried and true method.

Tenants are the lifeblood of any landlord. Not just any tenant will do, however. Finding awesome tenants that will pay, stay, and maintain our rental properties is a must. Here’s what to look for when screening applicants to fill your rental property.

You should find someone who cares about your investment just as much as you do. Co-investment, where a manager invests their own money, has been gaining ground in the real estate world. There’s a reason for that, and I break down why you should consider it.

Let me explain why I just sold half of my rental portfolio—and why that should make you a little nervous. Don’t worry, this story is probably not at all what you think.

Let’s take a look at bonds, stocks, and private real estate and compare how they performed over time, according to The Rate of Return of Everything, 1870-2015, an in-depth study by several researchers released as part of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Working Paper Series.

Real estate may seem like a pretty risky investment right now. Between talks of a recession, a trade war with China, and Brexit—not to mention vastly overheated markets and steep competition—should you stop buying real estate altogether? No! Instead, be patient, selective, and pay more attention ...

If you’re looking to get approved for a residential mortgage, you’ll want to follow these five parameters I’ve laid out. I’ll take you through each one and how they can help you get the (literal) stamp of approval for buying your next property.

The number one excuse for not getting started in real estate is “I don’t have enough money.” The VA loan eliminates this excuse completely! The VA loan allows for 100 percent financing on homes, meaning veterans aren’t required to pay a single penny! Read on to discover even more perks of this fi...

In the age of the internet and social media, some lenders are misrepresenting themselves or worse—operating fraudulently. Investors, be cautious! Here’s what you need to know to avoid falling into a costly trap.

As a real estate investor, one of the worst things that can happen is searching for months to find the perfect property only to get turned down when it comes time to get financing. How do you avoid this most unpleasant experience? These tips will help.