There are more rental property opportunities available today than ever before. A growing number of potential homebuyers are holding off and flooding the rental market. This has created ample demand for rental properties and in turn demand for landlords. On the surface, owning a rental property might seem easy. You buy a property, find some...Read More
Should you get a rental property inspection before signing a lease? A home inspection is the norm when you buy property, but they’re virtually unheard of for renters. Is that a big mistake? If you ask for a rental property inspection before signing a lease, are you just being a pain, or are you making a...Read More
Nothing is more beneficial to your long term financial health than the right rental property. Sure, quick flips and rehabs are great for the short term but a strategic acquisition of a rental property can completely change your portfolio. Not only are they a source for surplus monthly cash flow, but they also build equity...Read More
Investing in rental properties can be one of the most difficult things you do in real estate. It can also be one of the most profitable if executed properly. Being a landlord is not exactly rocket science. You find a property, make subtle improvements, get good tenants and collect rent checks. Your rent checks should...Read More
A quality rental property can completely transform your portfolio. The idea of having tenants provide you with monthly cash flow while reducing your loan balance is a very appealing thought. However, not every property makes a good rental. It is important to always do your due diligence on every prospective rental purchase you make. There...Read More
There is a big difference between a good landlord and a great one. In most cases it is the little things you do that make all the difference. By going the extra mile, even when you don’t have to, you will have a happier tenant that respects you and the property. A happier tenant is...Read More
Successful rental properties are all about finding the right tenants. Once you find tenants that truly enjoy your property you can expect the lease to go as smooth as possible. To find the right tenant your rental needs to stand out from the crowd. There is plenty of rental demand in most markets. It is...Read More
A buy and hold rental portfolio is one of the building blocks of long term real estate investing success. Regardless if you have one single family property or a pool of apartment buildings it is critical that you understand the numbers. Omitting or miscalculating a few expenses can quickly cause a profitable looking property to...Read More
All investment properties are not the same. You can’t buy any property in any location and expect rent checks to start rolling in. Like any other aspect of real estate it takes a number of items to be successful. Without all of these items in order your ideal rental property can end up being a...Read More
Not all leases go as smoothly as you anticipate. Every now and then you will come across a tenant who causes damage to your property. The actions you take as soon as you find out can determine just how the rest of the process plays out. It should go without saying that you should have...Read More