Property owners are always on a quest to generate more income. In the summer, tenant tours are plentiful and new leases abound—it's easier to hit needed numbers. However, in the…
Vendor screening for property management takes time and research. Still, the effort you put into finding the right personnel will save you real money by avoiding potential damages or when…
A single fatal flaw can turn a seemingly solid rental into a cash pit. Not all of these red flags are deal breakers—but each should be weighed carefully.
Not all landlords are created equal. Some landlords are effective and earn far higher returns because they bring the right qualities to the job. Here are five habits all landlords…
I over did it on rental renovations and I'm paying for it, big time. You can avoid a similar fate by learning from my mistakes. Here's how.
If you own a single piece of income-producing real estate, you’re probably fine without any kind of legal structure. But as you seriously consider growing your portfolio and adding investments,…
My palms were clammy, and my heart was pumping blood to my face. It was a moment I’d been dreading—putting in my two weeks' notice.
Many real estate investors complain that there are few deals to be found in the market today. It's wise to be more selective, and there may be more competition for…
Meeting a new attorney can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. In fact, you might find your first meeting with a new real estate attorney goes rather smoothly…
Over time, I grew tired of the “my check is lost in the mail” story, so I switched to giving tenants three different options.
There is a darker side of entrepreneurship that few talk about. Failure to recognize this can cause a lot of stress and life detours.
It is one that at least 50% of investors continue to make—and not just first timers. Some experienced income property investors fall prey, too.
When someone asked me whether age should factor in the decision of how you should invest in rentals later in life, the answer had to be yes. Age strongly impacts…
