8 Pros & Cons of Including Utilities With Rent for Your Investment Properties
As landlords, we all want to maximize our cash flow. One way to do this is by passing off utility costs to tenants. But is this always the best idea?…
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Kevin Perk
The Best Real Estate Advice I Ever Received
When I was first getting started, I sought out the best real estate investing knowledge I could find. I talked with other investors and read as much as I could. But…
5 Things Tenants Should Not Expect Their Landlord to Do for Them
Tenants should expect their landlord to make repairs and maintain a property. They should expect to be left in peace if they pay rent on time. But sometimes tenants have…
6 Ways to Protect Yourself from Negligence & Liability Suits When Starting Out
Fear of lawsuits is not something that should stop you from investing in real estate. There are things you can do to protect yourself from these negligence and liability suits,…
Should 100-Year-Old Properties Scare You as an Investor?
So no, I’m not afraid of older properties, but that does not mean they don't come without some unique challenges, just as most other properties do. Some of those challenges…
8 Reasons to Be Nicer to Your Landlord, Starting Now
Being nice is the right thing to do. Plus, fostering positive relationships with landlords and management companies comes with many benefits big and small.
Should it Be Legal for Landlords to “Use Their Gut” When Screening Tenants?
Seattle recently passed an ordinance forcing landlords to accept the very first qualified tenant. Is this a good tenant protection or unfair to landlords?
The Landlord’s Complete Guide to Tenant Bankruptcy Filings
How does a tenant bankruptcy affect their contract with a landlord? Find out how to handle this sticky situation—and how to avoid it in the first place.
5 Expert Tips to Attract Cream-of-the-Crop Tenants
Tenants can make or break a landlord. Make sure you attract the best tenants by using the tips from this article!
5 Ways Landlords Can Achieve Better Tenant Stability
Tenant stability should a goal of every landlord; after all, turnover kills cash flow. Learn some valuable tips to keep your best tenants happy & staying.
The 6 Most Common Mistakes New Investors Make (Including Thinking It’s Easy!)
Mistakes are a part of life; the trick is to avoid the big ones. This post discusses 6 big mistakes newbies make so they can perhaps be avoided.
Investing in Historic Districts: What You Should Know About Zoning & Regulations
Take a ride on just about any Main Street, and you will see homes and buildings constructed perhaps 75, 100, or more years ago. Many people like the designs and…
Is it a Bad Idea to Buy an Apartment Building for My Very First Deal?
Many investors will tell you that apartment buildings are the best performing properties in their portfolio. But are they a good idea for a first deal?
