Student Housing Is My Best-Performing Investment (But Yes, There Are Some Drawbacks)
I used to have parties with 100 people at my college rental house. We were making a good profit charging $5 at the door, which paid for all the kegs,…
Landlording & Property Management
The ultimate spot for learning how to be a landlord and manage rental properties yourself.
7 Reasons NOT to Invest in Section 8 Properties
The quality of your renters determines the quality of your returns—I’ve found it to be true time and time again. While there are plenty of good Section 8 tenants out…
3 Reasons Landlords Should Blacklist Certain Dog Breeds
Two-thirds of the population own pets—a good reason for landlords to allow them in rentals. Still, there are reasons to not rent to pet owners (i.e., property damage). But a…
My Worst House-Buying Experience Ever (& How I Learned From It)
For savvy investors, real estate is intended to be a game of making more money than you lose. However, you WILL lose at some point. Don’t forget that. Here's my…
Retirees: The Most Highly Profitable, Yet Grossly Underserved Niche in Real Estate
Retirees are making up more of the housing market, but they're avoiding retirement communities. So, are retirees an opportunity for real estate investors? Find out here.
12 Tips I’ve Learned From Screening Close to 500 Prospective Tenants
Putting the very best tenants in your rentals can make or break your landlording business. Here are 12 crucial tips from an expert!
9 Tips for Cleaning Your Rental Between Tenants
Cleaning a property thoroughly between tenants adds longevity to each unit. To reap the rewards, try some of the these unit refreshing tips.
6 Unacceptable Landlord Behaviors (And How to Fix Them for Higher Returns)
Want higher returns as a landlord? Then avoid these common mistakes that landlords often make. Learn how to better manage your properties to maximize your returns.
Dear Landlords, Why Are You Still Personally Collecting Rent? (There Are MUCH Better Ways!)
As a landlord, are you STILL going door to door collecting rent? Stop NOW! There are much better (and safer) ways to get paid. Here are several.
How I Perfected the Process of Self-Managing My Rentals
Clement Stone once said, “Everyone who achieved success in a great venture solved each problem as they came.” This quote, in my opinion, should be the mantra of every new,…
Should Landlords Consider Bartering and Doing Business With Tenants?
Let’s look at some common situations when landlords might work with renters beyond the typical landlord-tenant relationship. It can be beneficial, but it can also go disastrously wrong. Find out…
I’ll Never Evict a Tenant—Here’s Why
In over seven years of real estate investing, I have never evicted anyone. It's not worth it! It costs a lot, it takes forever, and the tenant might get mad…
Want Great Tenants? House Hackers Screen Like This
Carefully screening tenants is a must-do for those who are renting out real estate. The importance multiplies when house hacking—especially if you plan to live in the property. These people…
