Why Your Lease Agreement Might Be One of Your Biggest Liabilities
When I first became a landlord, I was more worried about finding a tenant than about the lease. I downloaded a template I found online, filled in the basics, and…
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Why Communication is So Important in Real Estate—Especially When Things Go Sideways
What is the most likely reason a doctor is sued for malpractice (other than screwing up a procedure, of course)? One might think it had something to do with not…
Why Quality Checks on Turnovers and Rehabs Are So Important, and How to Master Them
Picture this: You just moved into your brand-new home, having just relocated to this town days ago to start your new dream job, and are full of excitement. The rooms…
The True Cost of a Bad Tenant—Why Poor Screening Can Destroy Your Bottom Line
Most investors spend hours analyzing deals, crunching numbers, and calculating returns before they ever close on a property. But ask them how much time they’ve spent refining their tenant screening…
How Today’s Tech Makes Property Managers Obsolete
Property managers were considered essential for anyone who owned a rental for decades. They handled everything from marketing to lease agreements to maintenance and tenant communication. They took their cut,…
The Hidden Costs of Self-Managing Rentals—and How the Right Tools Can Save You Time and Money
Managing rental properties on your own might seem like a smart way to maximize profits. No property manager means no extra fees, and who knows your property better than you? …
How to Streamline Property Management and Scale Your Portfolio With RentRedi
From chasing down rent payments to coordinating maintenance and screening tenants, managing rental properties can become overwhelming as your portfolio grows. These tasks can quickly eat away at your time…
The Threat Facing Real Estate Investors Today and Why Tenants Should Be Treated as Clients
When I first started investing in real estate around 2006 (yeah, I know, not a great time to start), the biggest dangers to the industry were things like interest rate…
Best Places to List a Rental: Why You Should List and Manage Your Home on Redfin
In today’s world, managing your property’s rental listing should be as simple as a few clicks. Whether you’re renting out a single-family home, a condo, or another type of property,…
Save Yourself Thousands of Dollars and Hours By Using This For Your Business
Managing properties as a real estate investor can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. You might have seen online that you can make passive money in real…
Is It Possible to Protect Your Property From Wildfires? Here Are Measures You Can Take
If anything has been learned from the LA wildfires, the answer posed in the title is, yes, it is possible to protect your property against wildfires. However, the best protection…
LA Fires: How to Handle a Property Loss
It’s every landlord’s worst nightmare: a fire leaving your home in cinders without having the insurance to cover the loss. That’s the issue facing many homeowners and landlords whose properties…
How Investors Lose Thousands Without Proper Bookkeeping
Real estate investing is one of the best ways to build wealth, but there’s a hidden trap that even seasoned investors fall into—it’s called poor bookkeeping practices that quietly drain…
