12 CapEx Items Nearly Every Rental Has (& When to Replace Them)
Every rental property's CapEx items are different -- different ages, states of (dis)repair, etc. How do you know when to replace each? By reading this.
Rehab & DIY
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.
5 Steps to Fix Clogged Pipes & Drains in Your Rentals
A clogged pipe or drain may seem like a big headache -- but often, with a little problem-solving, these issues can be diagnosed and fixed fairly easily.
How to Inspect & Maintain Your Rental Property’s Electrical System
Home Appraisal: 9 Tips to Get a Higher Valuation (& Appeal a Too-Low Assessment)
The Investor’s Guide to Vetting a Fixer-Upper: What to Look For on the Exterior
For the next post or two, I want to take a little more time on some specific things you can do as you are walking, viewing, and deciding on making an…
What a Trashed, Mold-Infested Rental Taught Me About Out-of-State Investments
If you have been through a good number of houses–or even just one real stinker of a house–you know that feeling when you walk back out of the house. You…
Turnkey Rentals vs. “DIY” Real Estate: Which Is the Better Investment?
An entire vast market in turnkey rental properties has sprung up, basically ventures that specialize in taking a broken house, fixing it up, getting a tenant in it, and then…
Cleaning Your Rental: A Checklist
Charlie Munger is perhaps the most brilliant investing mind alive. If his name doesn’t immediately inspire awe, check out his Wikipedia page to learn more. Let’s just say I think…
Supplying Appliances for Rentals: Tips to Make Your Life Easier
Let’s just be honest: appliances are a pain in the butt. They are one of the costliest parts of my business. I am constantly buying new ones, getting them repaired,…
5 DIY Investment Property Maintenance Tasks Every Investor Should Know
As an investor in real estate, it is in your best interest to stay in informed and learn how to perform certain maintenance tasks in order to save yourself time, money and…
16 Tips to Ensure Your Property Is Ready for Cold Weather
Landlords are always looking for ways to save money, and to put more cash in their pockets. One way to do that is to make it a point to follow…
How I Found, Analyzed, and Bought an Ugly Purple Rental Property
Yes, she’s ugly. She has purple windows and a dull gray paint job… but I love her anyways. Today I want to tell you about my newest purchase, a triplex,…
3 Reasons to Use a Repair Escrow
I’m in the process of negotiating the sale of a property to a retail buyer right now and was able to use a repair escrow as a compromise to my…
