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Filing taxes is a complex process, especially with real estate investments in the mix. There are many benefits to investing in real estate—tax deductions and credits included—but first, it’s important…
Breaking a lease leads to both frustrated tenants and landlords. Real estate investors should follow these guidelines to know what fees landlords can require—and when they can't prevent a renter…
How do you know if turnkey property investing is the right strategy for your portfolio? Weighing the pros and cons of any real estate investment decision is a critical step…
Let’s face it: As a new landlord, you’re probably going to make a few mistakes along the way. Ensuring that you have a full arsenal of knowledge and have done…
As a landlord, it's not a matter of if but when the right insurance will come in handy. Are you sufficiently covered? The right protection means finding an insurance policy…
Properly screening your rental applicants to find qualified, reliable tenants is one of the most critical steps you will take as a landlord or property manager. Here's all you need…
Going beyond a renter's credit score and checking out the details within the credit report will help you make the most informed tenant-screening decisions.
A proactive approach to maintenance will ensure that both your rental property and your tenants stay safe during the winter months. Prevent snow, ice, high wind, and freezing temperatures from…
Yup, that’s right. My tenant’s 16-year-old son accidentally drove straight through the front of one of my rentals into the living room of the home. Here's how we straightened it…
How does the winter season alter the eviction process—if at all? Is it even legal to evict a tenant when it is cold outside? Here's what every landlord should know.
Property owners and landlords tend to have strong feelings surrounding whether or not they choose to allow pets in their rentals. Here I discuss the income-producing incentives that tipped the…
As a real estate investor, should you self-manage your rentals or hire a property manager? Here's an in-depth look at rental management tasks to help you determine if paying someone…
Understanding fair market rent for your location will give you reasonable expectations and help you reduce rental vacancies. Here's a list of several other factors that will also play a…
