4 Must-Haves When Investing in Out-of-State Rental Deals
Some investors decide to invest out of the state they actually live in. Many go that route because their hometown area is too expensive. They'd rather buy in a place…
Landlording & Property Management
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The Compleat Tenant Screening Process: The Application
The whole point of screening tenants is to identify prospects who can reliably pay rent—in theory, at least. Up your odds of finding these gems with a well-crafted application, which…
The Part-Time Investor’s Guide to Truly Passive Rental Income
For a source of "passive" income, rentals can be a whole lot of work. How can part-time landlords and rental investors make their rental income more passive? Here are five…
25 Crucial Clauses Landlords Need for a Highly Enforceable Lease
The reason we need to add "be a decent human being" clauses into our leases is because not everyone is. To protect ourselves as landlords, we need to ensure even…
The Complete Pre-Screening Tenants Process
The tenant screening process needs to start with the end in mind—specifically, what are you willing to accept as a “minimum viable tenant”? There are lots of metrics people use…
Landlording Made Easy: 12 Hands-Off Strategies
Automation and optimization can be game changers, especially when it comes to being a landlord. Largely through the use of technology, I've eliminated a lot of the headache that once…
Should You Allow Pets in Your Rentals?
It's no secret. Pets can cause serious damage to a home. For this reason, it can be difficult for people with pets to find rentals willing to accept them. And…
Follow This Moving Out Checklist Before Tenants Leave
If you've been a renter, you've likely paid a security deposit. You probably really wanted your money back upon moving out! If you've been a landlord, you were probably happy…
How to Prevent Tagalong Boyfriends & Other Pesky Freeloaders in Your Rentals
Single renters don't stay single forever, and their new squeeze may be a deadbeat or psycho. What can landlords do to protect against tagalong boyfriends?
The $30k Rental Property: How to Finance & Profit From Cheap Real Estate
You've heard it can't be done—but you may change your mind after reading this argument for why $30k rentals can be financed & profitable in certain areas.
Pros and Cons of Old vs. New Rentals
It's no secret that old houses require more TLC, but new homes can come with their own set of issues. As someone who has purchased many of both, here are…
The #1 Reason You Should Run Away From Turnkey Companies
Experience has led me to believe that the majority of turnkey companies out there are putting a ton of pressure on the investors that reach out to them to buy…
Tenant Qualifications: What to Allow and What Not to Allow
What criteria should applicants be required to meet in order to be approved? Is there any room for leniency? What are some deal breakers? I recommend screening tenants on a…
