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Jul 07, 2017Jan 27, 2024 G. Brian Davis

9 Weekend DIY Projects to Boost Rents & Home Values

I love stocks, don’t get me wrong. They’re completely passive, they’re easy to diversify, and they make a great counterbalance to real estate investments. But here’s the thing—you can’t say,…

Jun 07, 2017Feb 20, 2024 Aaron Norris

The Free, Award-Winning App That Takes the Pain Out of Home Maintenance & Repair

Know that dreaded call from tenants about the dripping toilet? There’s an app for that—and it has tons of uses for builders, real estate agents & investors.

Mar 09, 2017Feb 13, 2024 Andrew Syrios

How I Bought, Rehabbed, Rented, and Refinanced 14 Properties at Once

Recently we just completed our largest refinance to date as we refinanced 11 houses, 2 duplexes, and a fourplex. Believe it or not, our strategy was simple.

Jan 26, 2017Feb 20, 2024 Drew Sygit

12 CapEx Items Nearly Every Rental Has (& When to Replace Them)

Every rental property's CapEx items are different -- different ages, states of (dis)repair, etc. How do you know when to replace each? By reading this.

Dec 16, 2016Feb 20, 2024 Brandon Turner

How to Prevent (& Deal With) Mold in Your Rental Properties

Ah, the dreaded black mold. If you or your tenants encounter this in one of your rentals, don't panic! Instead, follow this guide for reference.

Jul 16, 2016Feb 13, 2024 John Fedro

5 Steps to Fix Clogged Pipes & Drains in Your Rentals

A clogged pipe or drain may seem like a big headache -- but often, with a little problem-solving, these issues can be diagnosed and fixed fairly easily.

May 23, 2016Feb 19, 2024 Michael Chotiner

How to Inspect & Maintain Your Rental Property’s Electrical System

Home Appraisal: 9 Tips to Get a Higher Valuation (& Appeal a Too-Low Assessment)

Oct 25, 2015Feb 13, 2024 Nathan Brooks

The Investor’s Guide to Vetting a Fixer-Upper: What to Look For on the Exterior

For the next post or two, I want to take a little more time on some specific things you can do as you are walking, viewing, and deciding on making an…

Oct 11, 2015Feb 07, 2024 Nathan Brooks

What a Trashed, Mold-Infested Rental Taught Me About Out-of-State Investments

If you have been through a good number of houses–or even just one real stinker of a house–you know that feeling when you walk back out of the house. You…

Sep 02, 2015Jan 27, 2024 Drew Sygit

Turnkey Rentals vs. “DIY” Real Estate: Which Is the Better Investment?

An entire vast market in turnkey rental properties has sprung up, basically ventures that specialize in taking a broken house, fixing it up, getting a tenant in it, and then…

Jul 25, 2015Feb 19, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Cleaning Your Rental: A Checklist

Charlie Munger is perhaps the most brilliant investing mind alive. If his name doesn’t immediately inspire awe, check out his Wikipedia page to learn more. Let’s just say I think…

Mar 03, 2014Feb 20, 2024 Kevin Perk

Supplying Appliances for Rentals: Tips to Make Your Life Easier

Let’s just be honest: appliances are a pain in the butt. They are one of the costliest parts of my business. I am constantly buying new ones, getting them repaired,…

Feb 06, 2014Jan 27, 2024 Ken Horst

5 DIY Investment Property Maintenance Tasks Every Investor Should Know

As an investor in real estate, it is in your best interest to stay in informed and learn how to perform certain maintenance tasks in order to save yourself time, money and…