How to Get the Best Possible Tenants into Your Rental Property
Your job as a property manager is much easier if you rent to low-risk tenants. Learn how to rent to ideal tenants -- and decline not-so-ideal candidates.
Managing & Scaling
How to Prevent (& Deal With) Mold in Your Rental Properties
Ah, the dreaded black mold. If you or your tenants encounter this in one of your rentals, don't panic! Instead, follow this guide for reference.
The Top 12 Things I’ve Learned From 12 Years as a Landlord
After a dozen years as a landlord, I have learned a lot. Let me share some of that with you. Here are a dozen tips from a dozen years of…
8 Reasons Why Using Property Management Is a Waste of Time
Do you REALLY want to grow a profitable rental business? Learn how property management can take a big chunk out of revenue -- and how you can do better.
The Top 3 Mistakes New Turnkey Owners Make Once They Buy
Turnkey properties have opened the door for investment for many people who otherwise wouldn't have the time. But they may not be as hands off as you think.
6 Stories That Prove You Need Strong Relationships to Succeed in Real Estate
Ever heard the proverb “If you want to go fast, go alone -- if you want to go far, go with others”? It couldn't be more true than it is…
4 Tell-Tale Signs of a Bad Partnership (From Personal Experience)
Partnerships are like marriages -- good ones will elevate you to your best potential, while not-so-great ones will drag you down. Watch out for these signs!
What’s Too Much? How to Know You’ve Accrued Enough Properties
At some point, buying more and more properties will only lead to more and more management. If you want to keep your investments passive, consider this.
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5 Ways to Protect Yourself When Allowing Rental Cosigners [With Sample Cosigner Addendum!]
Whether or not you decide to allow cosigners on your lease is up to you. But if you do opt to accept them, be sure to stick to these rules.
Landlords: Protect Yourself With These 6 Crucial Documents
Are you a landlord? Don't get caught in a bad situation because you didn't get the right paperwork from your tenant! Here are crucial documents you'll need.
The Ultimate Comprehensive List of Tenant Red Flags
Renting to bad tenants can cause money, stress and property damage. This list covers everything that might turn you on to a bad renter situation.
What Was the Most Surprising Thing You Learned When You Became a Landlord?
Being a landlord can truly be an adventure. Here are the most surprising things these 4 experienced landlords learned. What's YOUR story?
How I’m Earning an 8% Cap Rate With My Vacation Rental
In 2014, I bought a vacation rental on the Oregon coast. In my first full year of ownership, I earned more than $35,000 in net rental income. Vacation rentals can…
