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You’ve heard it before: “You need to conduct a walkthrough of your property every six months.” But how many investors actually do that? Even if you live more than 1,000…
There are a lot of great tenants out there—and a lot of not-so-great ones, too. By rushing and putting in a tenant that will cause you headaches, you are only…
Yup, that’s right. My tenant’s 16-year-old son accidentally drove straight through the front of one of my rentals into the living room of the home. Here's how we straightened it…
Like me, many investors believe real estate investing is a unique vehicle in that it’s not only a great way to make short- and long-term gains, but it also provides…
The entire process leading up to owning a great real estate deal—acquiring, renovating, financing, doing real estate deals—is important. But none of this is the most important thing about creating…
How does the winter season alter the eviction process—if at all? Is it even legal to evict a tenant when it is cold outside? Here's what every landlord should know.
There is no such thing as a 2% property, just like there is no Bigfoot or Nessie—right? An investor can’t find property that can rent for 2% of the purchase…
I have been a landlord since 2012, which is a long enough amount of time where I can say, I have seen quite a number of oddities from tenants and…
When tenants move out, it's a headache. You have a unit sitting vacant for a few weeks while you’re paying the utilities, and you need to do repairs, advertise, and…
Wealth creation through real estate starts with correct math. While there is no perfect way to predict the future of your investment property, taking a simple, mathematical approach to estimating expenses will help…
As a landlord, is there any upside to allowing pets in your rentals? Take a look at some of the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision!
Whether it's been weeks, months, or years, it's time for your current tenant to move out—and another to move in. Of course, they can't just hand each other the keys…
Looking for a long-term strategy to boost your cash flow? Perhaps you should think about investing in a more water-efficient rental property.
