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Eric Drenckhahn

Expertise: Landlording & Rental Properties
32 Articles Written
Eric is a 55 year old, soon to be former, computer professional. He started several years ago to replace his “work income”, with other alternate streams. He is well on his way to retirement at ag...
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Eric is a 55 year old, soon to be former, computer professional. He started several years ago to replace his “work income”, with other alternate streams. He is well on his way to retirement at age 56, and is currently making more money at extracurricular activities, than he is working at his full time job. Whether that is Financially Independent, or just old fashioned entrepreneurial spirit, is in the eyes of the beholder.
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Real Estate Investing Basics Aug 12, 2018

32 Signs You Might Be a Bona Fide Real Estate Investor

By Eric Drenckhahn

Real estate investors come in all shapes, sizes, and financial backgrounds. There are so many ways to invest in real estate. You can flip houses, ...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Mar 18, 2017

14 Clever Ways to Maximize Revenue From Your Rental Property

By Eric Drenckhahn

Are you maximizing revenue from your real estate investments? If you have rental property, there are literally hundreds of ways to make extra money. I often thought if I had 20 properties to tak...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Jan 17, 2017

12 “Hidden” Real Estate Expenses That Blindside Investors

By Eric Drenckhahn

The links to third-party products and services on this page are affiliate links, meaning that BiggerPockets may earn a commission (at no additional cost to you) if you click through and make...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Jan 07, 2017

The True Cost of a Bad Tenant: Why You CAN’T Afford Not to Screen [With Pics!]

By Eric Drenckhahn

Are you capitalized enough to be a landlord? Can you really afford the true cost of a bad renter? I see it all the time: A prospective landlord looks at the numbers and says, “Rent will b...

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Real Estate Investing Basics Jan 03, 2017

Not Easy, But Worth it: The Top 7 Sacrifices Real Estate Investing Demands

By Eric Drenckhahn

Do you have what it takes to invest in real estate? Here are 7 things you’ll likely have to sacrifice. No one said it’s easy, just that it’s worth it!

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Landlording & Rental Properties Dec 19, 2016

How to Get the Best Possible Tenants into Your Rental Property

By Eric Drenckhahn

When you have a vacant rental, you will inevitable have to advertise and fill it. And unless you are extremely lucky, you will not rent to the first person who inquires on your rental — or at le...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Dec 12, 2016

8 Reasons Why Using Property Management Is a Waste of Time

By Eric Drenckhahn

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.

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Landlording & Rental Properties Dec 01, 2016

Landlords: Protect Yourself With These 6 Crucial Documents

By Eric Drenckhahn

As with most jobs, a landlord’s job is not complete until the paperwork is done. A landlord needs to protect themselves with all sorts of documents. The days of renting a home on just a handshak...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Nov 27, 2016

The Ultimate Comprehensive List of Tenant Red Flags

By Eric Drenckhahn

Do you know what tenant red flags you should be on the lookout for? When you are screening tenants for your rentals, it is pretty easy. You take an application, submit it to a screening c...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Nov 20, 2016

Opinion: Allowing Smokers in Your Rental is Costly & Just Plain Dumb

By Eric Drenckhahn

Are you aware of the expenses associated with allowing someone to smoke in your rental? If not, you need to understand that a smoker will cost you at least 10% of your profits due to increased t...

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Landlording & Rental Properties Nov 15, 2016

THIS is Hands Down the Best Indicator of Tenant Quality

By Eric Drenckhahn

The links to third-party products and services on this page are affiliate links, meaning that BiggerPockets may earn a commission (at no additional cost to you) if you click through and make...

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Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice Jul 20, 2015

6 Steps to Finding Amazing Deals — Even When They’re Scarce

By Eric Drenckhahn

Are you still struggling to find good deals in your market? What are you waiting for? I hear it all the time: “My market is so overpriced; there are no deals.” “I looked for a deal, but the numb...

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