The 4 Core Tenant Responsibilities Every Landlord Should Know
All of us are well-versed in what property management is designed to do for our tenants and our investment properties. When we consider property maintenance, we usually think of those…
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Chris Clothier
It CAN Happen to You: How to Guard Against Dangerous Real Estate Scams & Squatters
A prospective tenant decides one day to take to Craigslist to find a new home. They see a property that catches their eye: well kept, great amenities, and at an…
3 Signs You’re Ready to Make the Jump to Full-Time Investor (& 3 Tips for Succeeding at it!)
Many real estate investors debate on whether or not they want to remain a part-time investor or allow it to become a full-time endeavor. After all, some investors have day…
The Landlord’s Guide to (Legally) Handling Tenant Abandonment
Every real estate investor loves a quiet tenant. Quiet usually is synonymous with good, in that they don’t raise a fuss or cause noise pollution. We always want quiet. However,…
8 Steps for Successfully Investing in Vacation Rentals
There’s just something about summer. No matter where you are or what you do, summer brings out the excitement that’s just a step or two below the thrill of the…
How to Step Up Your Investing Game by Finding the Perfect Accountability Partner
Now more than any time in history, we have access to information. Whether it’s an online encyclopedia at our fingertips, online shopping, news outlets, social media, or for investors, real…
5 Ways to Use Real Estate Investing to Teach Your Kids About Finance
It’s never too early to start imparting wise money ways to the next generation. Teaching children about money can be a challenge. Ask me how I know this! I have…
12 Game-Changing Productivity Apps For Real Estate Investors
There are arguments both for and against our need for more technology and more productivity and more apps to track every little detail of our businesses. I mean, who doesn’t…
4 Essential Strategies for Taking on a Negative Cash Flow Property
For many real estate investors, the ultimate goal of most investment properties is to achieve consistent positive cash flow. Without positive cash flow, your investments are pointless at best and…
Investors Should ALWAYS Order Property Inspections Before Buying: Here’s Why
Differentiating between appraisal value and inspection strength is a difficult scenario in the real estate industry. It is especially difficult for new investors and even experienced investors who buy passive…
10 Renovation Tips That Will Save You Time and Money
The impact of renovations aren’t always quantifiable. While there are tried-and-true focuses and methods to see a good return on your renovation investments, you don’t have to break the bank…
Empty Unit? Use These 8 Marketing Tips to Rent Your Property Quickly
A vacant rental property is expensive. If you have a mortgage to pay on your property and no tenants, a few months can create big financial losses. To keep the…
The Lessons of ‘Rent Ready’ And Turnkey Investment Properties
I own one of the largest passive investment property firms in the country and if there is one term we have worked hard to distance from our company it would…
