Rehab & DIY

Jan 08, 2019Feb 20, 2024 Gus Ross

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.

Dec 11, 2018Feb 19, 2024 Che Chiu Wong

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.

Nov 07, 2018Feb 20, 2024 Nathan Miller

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…

Aug 17, 2018Feb 20, 2024 Nathan Miller

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…

Jul 29, 2018Jan 27, 2024 Larry Alton

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…

Jul 25, 2018Feb 13, 2024 Larry Alton

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…

Jul 23, 2018Feb 20, 2024 Brandon Turner

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…

Jun 29, 2018Feb 20, 2024 Larry Alton

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…

May 30, 2018Feb 20, 2024 Larry Alton

4 Tips to Maintain the Value of Your Investment in an Unfamiliar Climate

If you’ve become serious about investing in property but have yet to invest outside your familiar location, these are the factors you should think about before venturing too far.

Mar 21, 2018Feb 20, 2024 G. Brian Davis

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.

Aug 29, 2017Feb 20, 2024 Andrew Cushman

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.

Aug 24, 2017Feb 20, 2024 Andrew Cushman

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?

Jul 07, 2017Jan 27, 2024 G. Brian Davis

9 Weekend DIY Projects to Boost Rents & Home Values

I love stocks, don’t get me wrong. They’re completely passive, they’re easy to diversify, and they make a great counterbalance to real estate investments. But here’s the thing—you can’t say,…