3 Alternative Ways to Enjoy a Vacation Property Without Owning One
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Landlording & Property Management
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6 Simple, Profitable Strategies Most Landlords Don’t Use (But Really Should!)
When Matt and I began investing 11 years ago, we took all the courses and read all the books – as most newbies do! We did everything we possibly could…
5 Tips to Protect Your Vacation Property Against Renter Wear & Tear
Owning a vacation home can be a really good investment. As with any real estate investment, you always have to protect your purchase, and one fear most vacation homeowners have…
The Investor’s Guide to Rental Property Features (& How They’ll Affect Your Profits)
Time to shop for a rental property. Where do you start? What kind of property do you want? Seems like there wouldn’t be that many options out there, but guess…
What I Learned About Rental Property Investing From Being President of an HOA
I am always intrigued by investors who buy a property in a homeowners association (HOA). They buy a property because it was priced right, looked to be in a great area,…
4 Smart Ways to Overhaul Your Outdated Landlording Business (& Boost Profits!)
Yes, your Betamax cassette player still works! It was such a revolutionary product in 1979. Even today, your Betamax player can still record and play videos. But why bother with…
The Top 8 Hidden Costs of Owning a Vacation Home
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Turnkey Properties: Should You Invest in a Turnkey Real Estate Investment?
(This post updated July 27th, 2016) How would you like to have your cake and eat it too? No, I’m not talking about baking. I’m talking about real estate investing!…
5 Things No One Tells You About Owning Vacation Home Rentals
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5 Expert Tips for Managing Your Own Vacation Home Rental
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Act Now, Thank Yourself Later: A Preventative Maintenance Checklist for Landlords
During the first few years of owning and managing rental property, if someone asked, “Do I perform preventative maintenance?” I probably would have nodded my head and told them, “Yes.” However,…
5 Tips for Decorating Your Vacation Rental Without Breaking the Bank
Many new vacation homeowners — and even some owners who have owned their vacation home for quite some time — often ask me for advice when they are looking to…
6 Common Mistakes Landlords Make During Rent Collection & Evictions
There’s not a landlord who’s been in business for long who hasn’t had a tenant fail to pay on time — or at all. When it happens, the speed and consistency…
