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…
Landlording & Property Management
The ultimate spot for learning how to be a landlord and manage rental properties yourself.
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…
The Best Times of Year for Buying and Selling a Vacation Rental
Whether you’re buying or selling vacation rental real estate, success often comes down to good seasonal timing. Identifying the economic conditions and seasonal considerations that best align with your goals…
5 Tips to Handle (& Prevent) Tenants From Hell
Look, as a real estate investor, you have to prepare for the worst. One of those unexpected things is coming across an absolute nightmare, disaster, shocking tenant. Look, it happens…
The Landlord’s Guide to Screening Vendors
Vendor screening for property management takes time and research. Still, the effort you put into finding the right personnel will save you real money by avoiding potential damages or when…
10 Rental Property Red Flags You Should Never Ignore
A single fatal flaw can turn a seemingly solid rental into a cash pit. Not all of these red flags are deal breakers—but each should be weighed carefully.
5 Habits You Didn’t Know Were Essential for Landlording
Not all landlords are created equal. Some landlords are effective and earn far higher returns because they bring the right qualities to the job. Here are five habits all landlords…
3 Rent-Paying Methods That Beat Mailed Checks Any Day
Over time, I grew tired of the “my check is lost in the mail” story, so I switched to giving tenants three different options.
The Biggest Landlording Mistake I Ever Made
It is one that at least 50% of investors continue to make—and not just first timers. Some experienced income property investors fall prey, too.
7 Types of Tenants That Are Harder to Insure (& What You Can Do About It)
The "big box" companies especially will run screaming from the seven types of tenants described below. Read on to learn more about the seven types of tenants that are most…
What to Know if You’re Beginning to Invest in Real Estate Later in Life
When someone asked me whether age should factor in the decision of how you should invest in rentals later in life, the answer had to be yes. Age strongly impacts…
Does Your Vacation Home Qualify for a 1031 Exchange? Here’s What Tax Code Says
Yes, you CAN reap the benefits of a destination property and the tax advantages of 1031 exchange. Establish your vacation home as an investment from the outset—and follow this guide…
The Crazy Journey to My First 8 Rentals: Numbers, Pics & Lessons (All the Nitty Gritty!)
Starting a real estate journey while pregnant with a young child? I did it—and I've got the stories to prove it! Come along on a journey where I dig into…
