Are Carbon Monoxide Detectors a Landlord’s Responsibility?
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that's produced whenever you burn something. Without help from technology, it's undetectable.
Landlording & Property Management
The ultimate spot for learning how to be a landlord and manage rental properties yourself.
How to Find a Tenant for a Triple Net Lease
A triple net lease (or 'NNN' lease) is a form of real estate agreement where the tenant or lessee of the property is responsible for paying rent and utilities, plus…
The BiggerPockets Guide to Landlord Insurance
As a landlord, it's not a matter of if but when the right insurance will come in handy. Are you sufficiently covered? The right protection means finding an insurance policy…
12 Must-Ask Landlord Reference Check Questions
When you're screening a tenant, getting references from previous landlords is perhaps the most important step in your due diligence. Be sure to run through these questions to get all…
How to Handle Inherited Tenants: Reviewing Leases, Raising Rent & More
When you purchase a rental property, it may come with renters in place. Called "inherited tenants," those renters will suddenly become yours to deal with. There are pros and cons…
How to Buy a Rental Property in the Next 90 Days (With Bonus PDF!)
Learn the eight steps needed to buy your first (or next) rental property in 90 days or less. Also, download a free one-page PDF to help you see the "big…
I Had a Warrant Out for My Arrest Due to One of My Rentals: Here’s What I Learned
Has one of your rental situations ever gotten this bad? Here's how one investor dealt with an issued warrant and how he plans to avoid this in the future!
What’s the Maximum Number of Self-Manageable Rentals?
Wondering when to hire a property manager? Here are some questions to ask yourself to figure out if you're ready, as well as some quick advice on cash flow and…
How We’ve Automated Much of the Follow-Up With Potential Tenants
This post will show you how we’ve automated some of the tedious parts of converting a potential tenant to a current tenant. We look at the tenant sales cycle in…
Should You Require Renters Insurance as a Landlord? (Hint: Definitely!)
As a real estate investor, renters insurance protects you just as much as it protects your renters. Understand the key benefits of renters insurance so you can have a productive…
7 Types of Tenants Who Cause MAJOR Landlord Headaches
As landlords, we don’t want just anyone as our tenants. We want good quality people, who will pay, stay, and respect our properties. We want renters who will not cause…
Landlord or Real Estate Investor: Which One Are You?
Is there really a difference between a landlord and an investor? And more importantly, does it even matter? To be sure, there's no right or wrong way to run your…
5 Factors That Determine a State’s Investor Friendliness
Where you invest can make a big difference in how safe and profitable your investments and personal finances are. Make sure you understand how the laws vary, and set yourself…
