Rehab & DIY

4 Things to Consider When Buying a New Central Air Unit for a Rental

When it comes to replacing an AC unit, you don’t want to take the decision lightly. It's expensive, so do your research and carefully weigh the options.

Word to the Wise: 4 Tips for Renovating a Rental Property

As a real estate investor with rental properties in your portfolio, you will encounter situations where you believe a renovation or remodel is in order. But projects require forethought and…

How to Avoid Renovation Mistakes on Your Rental Properties

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.

The Top 5 Items to Replace or Upgrade in Every Rental Property You Buy

Some fixes you can delay. For others, to give you a better sleep at night, you should always ensure their operation. Don't even think about ignoring these.

5 Ways to Offer the Energy-Efficient Features Millennial & Gen Z Renters Seek

Rental property owners and managers should consider incorporating green initiatives to help fill rental vacancies quicker—and potentially justify asking for a higher monthly rent, as more renters place higher value…

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…

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…

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…

3 Ways to Enhance Rental Property Security

As a landlord, you have a duty to protect the best interests of your property and the tenants residing within. If you’ve never given security a thought, now may be…

Beyond Bathrooms & Kitchens: 7 Upgrades to Boost Property Values & Rents

Looking for ways to boost values or asking rents? Here are 7 renovation ideas, beyond the obvious discussions of updating kitchens and bathrooms.

How to Identify Aluminum Wiring—And What to Do About It [Video]

Aluminum wiring won’t necessarily kill a deal or keep you from getting insurance, but identify it in your property so you can properly mitigate it.

How to Remedy Faulty Dryer Ventilation [Video Look at a ’70s-Built Apartment]

Buy a property with questionable dryer ventilation? The question is: How are you going to get that hot, damp, lint-filled dryer exhaust out of the building?