The 5 Things You Need to Do to Dominate Property Management
Property management isn’t easy nor is it meant for the faint of heart. But it is critical for any buy and hold investor. You may make your money when you…
Managing & Scaling
10 Tasks Vacation Homeowners Should Complete NOW to Prepare For the Summer Rush
Summer is right around the corner, and for most vacation homeowners, this usually means “high season.” Today, I thought we would look at 10 great tips for setting up your…
Dirt, Dead Mice & Cobwebs, Oh My: What I Learned From My Latest Tenant Horror Story
A few months back, the first tenant I had in the first house I bought post bankruptcy moved out. He had been with me for over 3 years and had always…
Why Real Estate Agents Don’t Work With Investors (& Why They Really Should!)
Hey there, BP! Have you ever found that some real estate agents are reluctant to work with investors? They think we are a pain in the rear, too picky, not worth…
A CPA Answers: How Can Investors Maximize Car-Related Tax Deductions?
For those of us who have cars, they are likely one of our bigger expenses each month. Between car payments, car maintenance, toll fees, and gas costs, they can add to…
Should You Get an LLC For Your Real Estate Business?
Perhaps the most common question I receive from BiggerPockets members is, “Should I set up an LLC for my real estate business?” It’s a good question because I’m sure you’ve…
The Importance of Reserve Accounts (Or What a Surprise Roof Replacement Taught Me)
I feel like I read Forum posts constantly talking about how important or unimportant reserves are. Are they really necessary? Why not apply that cash to whatever I purchase, giving…
How to Find Great Deals By Seeking Out “Tired Landlords”
When I first started investing in real state, I was looking all over the place to find deals. Most of them were the common places like the MLS (Multiple Listings…
The Small, Simple Business Model That Supports Profits AND Free Time
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How to Find the Right Rental Lease for Your Landlording Business
In the late 1920s, President Coolidge invited some friends to dine with him at the White House. Not wanting to make fools of themselves and unsure of the proper etiquette…
Are You an Open or Closed Door Person (And Why Does it Matter)?
An open door is a symbol for boundless opportunities, a chance to do something worthwhile, to make life count. It beckons to the great adventure of life. The big question…
8 Simple Tips for Managing Contractors Without Losing Your Mind
Contractors are difficult to deal with. It’s just the nature of the beast. But if you are a landlord, or any kind of real estate investor, dealing with those in…
The Best Way to Value Your Time (+ Some Daily Motivation!)
I hate the term YOLO…with a passion. For those of you who are unfamiliar, this overused acronym stands for “You Only Live Once,” and has become the millennial version of…
