In a market full of properties available for rent, how do I make mine stand out? What steps can get it rented more quickly—to the right person? In this article, learn simple and inexpensive ways you can get your investment property “rent ready” and leased out as soon as possible. 

BPInsights took a look at 150,000 rental listings to answer the age-old question of whether allowing pets in rentals is worth it or not for property owners. Find out here how cats and dogs affect rental prices and the surprising differences between allowing pets in houses vs. apartments.

Do you ever wonder what will really hurt you when you own a rental property? Keep in mind you are running a customer service business—it’s not just four walls and a roof. You need to create revenue, and the tenant is what generates that revenue. That said, here are key management tips to keep in ...

Maybe you’ve heard horror stories about Section 8 Housing tenants. But in my experience, the pros definitely outweigh the cons. In fact, I plan on providing housing to Section 8 renters for many years to come. Why? Find out here.

Some people long for a beach vacation on a sunny island, while others prefer a cozy ski chalet and breathtaking, snow-covered mountains. With the right investment property, you can afford to take vacations wherever you want. Many mountain towns are often overlooked but here are several worth inve...

Should you allow pets in rentals? On one hand, you open up your property to more tenants. On the other hand, you’ll have to clean up dog poop. These horror stories are precautionary tales (tails?) for all real estate investors.

Thinking about renting your property on Airbnb? Some hosts are able generate more than $10,000 per month, while others struggle to make a couple hundred. But the fact is, more than half of Airbnb hosts make over $500 per month. Find out here how you can become a top income earner with Airbnb.

Ready to start earning income each month by renting out your house? This all-encompassing guide covers everything you need to know—from what to expect, to how to draft rental applications, to ways to screen tenants, to where to obtain lease templates, and more. Set yourself up for rental success ...

Have you ever had difficult tenants who can’t seem to settle in and be happy? You can’t respond quickly enough to requests to satisfy them. They hate their neighbors. They hate the neighborhood. They just seem to need to complain. Here’s how to handle them.

Hiring a property manager is not to be taken lightly. There’s a lot to consider when entrusting an outsider to handle your business. Here are some critical questions to ask that will help you determine whether a manager is the right fit for you, your property, and your long-term goals.

Property owners have the option of finding long-term renters or using a platform like Airbnb to rent on a shorter-term basis to vacationers, business travelers, and the like. Before setting up your Airbnb profile and jumping in, weigh the pros and cons here.

Are student rentals (aka student housing) a high-risk real estate investment? Many people assume you’d just have teens and 20-somethings trashing the place. And if you’re not careful, that can be true. But the reality is, there are so many upsides to investing in this niche.