Is control a benefit to real estate investing?
Monday, November 04
How do you know if you are receiving a good return on your real estate investment? Calculating the ROI is crucial to know how your investment is performing, or when comparing one investment to another. Many people on BiggerPockets.com say that the control you have when investing in real estate is...
Living on the Edge - how to invest with a safety net
Tuesday, October 29
“I’m not worried about making any monthly profit on my properties anymore, in fact, I’m ok with it losing a little money because I’m in this for the appreciation.” I recently heard these words on a real estate investing podcast and my jaw immediately hit the floor. WHAT??? The idea of investing...
Embrace Boring - Why you should invest in things that bore you
Tuesday, October 22
I was recently hanging out with a former coworker and we started talking about real estate investing (as one does) and a few minutes into the conversation, my friend leaned back and said, “I get all the financial and tax benefits of investing in real estate, but honestly, the reason I haven’t sta...
Why You Should Treat Tenants Like Customers
Thursday, October 17
In almost every industry, the terms “customer experience” and “customer service” are always top of mind, but hardly ever do landlords and property management companies even consider their tenants as customers. Turnover is when one tenant of a rental property moves out and the next one moves in, s...
Play the Odds When Managing Properties
Thursday, October 17
If you’re managing investment properties and losing money, it’s most likely your fault. When managing an investment property, there are a lot of things you can know. You can find out the age of the roof and the furnace. You can look up what other properties are charging for rent in your area. You...