BAH: How Rates Affect Military Members & the Landlords Who Rent to Them
For those of us who rent to military members, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 was a big day. The BAH rates for 2016 came out. To check out your area rates,…
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Turnkey Real Estate: The Investor’s Comprehensive Guide
So you want to get in on this whole real estate investing thing. That’s great! But hey — there are a ton of options out there in real estate. It’s…
6 Things Every Landlord Should Do to Win Over the Hearts of Tenants (A Renter’s Perspective!)
Recently I moved into a new town-home in Denver and have been overcome by the amazing attentiveness of my new landlord. Since day one, he has done nothing but make me…
4 Old School Tenant Screening Tips That Still Hold True For Modern Landlords
Tenant screening is one of those aspects of landlordship where many DIY landlords fall far short of doing enough heavy lifting. Some outsource the process by using services that return…
Why Good Maintenance is the Best Way to Retain Tenants
Property management is an absolutely critical component of any successful buy and hold strategy. And while there’s a lot to be said about good leasing, firm rules with tenants, quick turnovers,…
Landlords: The 6 Best Ways to Minimize Your Chances of a Lawsuit
(The following is an excerpt from the new book from BiggerPockets, The Book on Managing Rental Properties. If you are looking to earn more and have less stress with your rentals, pick…
12 Things Every Landlord Should Do NOW to Prepare Rentals for Winter
As the cold approaches, it’s the duty of every landlord, be they property manager or real estate investor managing directly, to prepare their properties for the upcoming season. That’s no…
10 Tips for Valiantly Executing & Enforcing Your Battle-Ready Lease
[Note: I am not a lawyer or offering any legal advice. I am simply a battle hardened landlord providing her thoughts on lessons learned the hard way. Every area is different…
Investing in Rentals Locally vs. From Afar: Which is REALLY a Better Strategy?
I do so love to tackle “big debate” topics! I know this one — whether you should invest in rental properties locally to where you live or if it’s okay…
The 4 Core Tenant Responsibilities Every Landlord Should Know
All of us are well-versed in what property management is designed to do for our tenants and our investment properties. When we consider property maintenance, we usually think of those…
Long Term vs. Short Term Vacation Rentals: Which Strategy is Better for Investors?
Over the past few months when meeting with new vacation home owners, I’m often asked what would bring them the most return on their investment: renting their house to a long…
The Speech You Should Be Giving to Every Single Tenant Moving Into Your Rentals
You’ve dreamed of owning your first or second (or tenth) rental property. The exhaustive search of dozens, if not hundreds, of properties brought you down to the top two or…
It CAN Happen to You: How to Guard Against Dangerous Real Estate Scams & Squatters
A prospective tenant decides one day to take to Craigslist to find a new home. They see a property that catches their eye: well kept, great amenities, and at an…
