Giving Your Tenants a Gift for Christmas Is Nice—But Is It the Right Thing To Do?
The holidays are here! The egg nog is flowing along with the cash, and you’d like to keep it that way. You have long-term tenants, and they’ve been great—they pay…
Managing & Scaling
What is a Sublease?
A sublease is when a tenant rents the property they’re renting to another tenant—essentially reassigning the lease. In most subleases, the tenant’s renter covers all or a majority of the…
Who Should Buy the Materials? The Customer or the Contractor?
In this article, expert contractor Bruce Woodruff delves into the crucial decision-making process in every construction project: Who should buy the materials?
If You Start a Construction Project, Do NOT Make This Mistake
When it comes to construction projects, you should always have an incredibly clear scope of work. But first, let’s discuss preconstruction checklists, change orders, and what can go wrong. Scope…
Four Investors Shared Their 2024 Goals With Us—Here’s How They Plan to Start the Year Strong
The turn of the calendar always has us thinking about what we want to do differently—or more of—next year. Sure, you’ll want to make lofty New Year’s resolutions for 2024, but…
We Asked Two Investors What Their 2024 Investing Resolutions Were—Here’s What They Said
It’s almost that time of year! As you make your list of resolutions for 2024—somewhere between “Peloton more” and “learn to make paella”—consider adding a few real estate-specific bullets to…
How to Choose a Real Estate Investing Class
Anyone can become a real estate investor. But if you want to avoid a lot of trial and error that costs you time and money, consider enrolling in a real…
Private Lending or Landlording: What Makes More Sense Right Now?
With interest rates as high as they are, is now the time to enter the market as a private lender? Here's what you need to know.
Landlord’s Guide to Intestate Property
When someone passes away without leaving a will, the estate must go through the probate process to determine heirs, settle outstanding debts, and distribute any remaining assets. The laws on…
The Landlord’s Guide to Security Deposits
Renting properties to tenants is a great way to earn passive income, but you must follow many laws and rules, including collecting security deposits. Before you begin renting to tenants,…
Title Insurance: The Complete Guide
We've uncovered the truth about title insurance and answered the question, “What is title insurance?” We’re here to help you understand the difference between lender's and owner's policies.
7 Ways How to Spot a Fake Pay Stub From Your Tenants
It’s common practice to request a pay stub from prospective tenants for income verification. Here's how to tell if it's legit.
How a Fire in Chicago Created Title Insurance and Changed Real Estate Forever
Title insurance wasn't just thought up one day. It took a huge fire and a ton of loss to bring it to the forefront.
