8 Ways to Promote Fire Safety in Your Rental Properties
before a fire starts, there are things every homeowner should do to make sure they are as prepared as possible for fire season. Rental property owners and managers should be…
Managing & Scaling
How We Purchased Our Easiest (& Weirdest) Deal Yet: A Package of 17 Condos
We've bought a few big portfolios in our time (most notably, a portfolio of nine, 41—and the granddaddy of 97), but this one was by far the easiest... and the…
What You Should Know About Registered Agents for Your Out-of-State LLC
Savvy investors often get around the limits of their home state laws by forming an LLC in a state that is more favorable to LLCs. But did you know that…
Plan Asset Rules: Read This Before Investing Your Retirement Funds!
When it comes to your retirement accounts, you don't just to answer the IRS. You've got buddies at the Department of Labor, too. The Department of Labor's Plan Asset Rules…
I Asked Landlords for Their Best Tips: Here Are 6 Recurring Secrets to Success
What are the secrets to success as a landlord? I've asked this question repeatedly of many landlords—here are six recurring answers I hear over and over.
Upgrade Your Driving for Dollars Campaign With This Awesome Hack!
Driving for dollars is a great, cost effective way to find awesome deals—so take it to the next level by adding this innovative tool to your kit!
10 Not-So-Obvious Ways to Thoroughly Screen Potential Tenants
Finding great tenants will make your landlording job MUCH easier—but what process do you use? These 10 tips will land only the BEST renters in your units!
Everyone Has a Retirement Plan, But Most Fall Short. Here’s How to Be Different.
The use of strategies incorporating true synergy is central to increasing the odds of arriving at retirement sooner, with more income. Plans not employing synergy will not, cannot produce the…
Should You Ask Your Property Manager to Work With Your Contractors?
There are definitely downsides to working with an outside contractor who your property management company doesn’t have an existing relationship with: But do the benefits outweigh the risks? Here are…
6 Things You’ll Need When Getting Into DIY Landlording
Being a landlord isn’t as good or bad as people often make it out to be. In most cases, the reality lands somewhere between the two extremes. But if you’re…
Is a Fixer-Upper Worth Your Investment?
Ultimately, there’s no single answer to whether a fixer-upper is worth your time or money; there are too many variables to consider. However, with the right calculations and enough self-awareness…
Investing With Your Spouse? STOP and Read These 4 Survival Tips!
Working in a real estate business with your spouse can be an awesome, strengthening experience—or a complete fail. Follow these tips to survive!
10 Must-Do Maintenance Tasks to Keep Your Rental Property Issue-Free
If you are managing your rental properties on your own, it may be a good time to do some cleaning. Being proactive with maintenance responsibilities can prevent calls from your…
