Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

The Four Stages of Company Growth - Stage One Deep Dive

Evernest’s Spencer Sutton and Matthew Whitaker recently delved into the intricacies of property management, focusing on the essential skills required to navigate the different stages of growth in the industry. Their discussion highlighted the critical importance of executio...

Tampa Real Estate Market: June 2024 Stats and Trends

Real estate has become a popular avenue for people looking to diversify their income streams and potentially hedge against inflation. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in investing, Tampa, FL, is certainly worth considering.Located right on the wat...

What Are Security Deposit Best Practices for a Landlord?

As a landlord, you probably already know that requiring a security deposit for a residential rental property is a common best practice. But questions abound, including: How much should you charge? How should you incorporate the security deposit into your lease agreement? And what...

The Path to Achieving Anything Great

It's no secret that success doesn't come to us easily. For most of us, at least. It's something that must be greatly desired, valiantly fought for, and often eventually sacrificed for.That’s why we recorded an entire podcast episode on achieving great things, wh...

Indianapolis Real Estate Market: June 2024 Stats and Trends

Real estate has become a popular avenue for people looking to diversify their income streams and potentially hedge against inflation. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in investing, Indianapolis, IN, is certainly worth considering.From stadium sports, to...

Not Moving Yet? Get Your Rental Ready!

If you’re planning a move in the near future and considering listing your home as a rental, you’re probably thinking about all the steps you need to take ahead of time. Whether you have a new job lined up or family obligations taking you away from home, renting your p...

The Art of Growing Through Giving with Mark Ainley

Giving back is critical for success in any professional setting. Property management is no different. That’s why Matthew and Spencer recently sat down with Mark Ainley of GC Property Management in Chicago, a PM pro and longtime friend of the show.Mark discussed the unique p...

Williamsburg Real Estate Market: May 2024 Stats and Trends

Real estate has become a popular avenue for people looking to diversify their income streams and potentially hedge against inflation. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in investing, Williamsburg, VA, is certainly worth considering.Located on the coast of...

Strategies to Keep 'Professional Tenants' Out of Your Rental Property

As a landlord, one of the biggest challenges you may face is dealing with problematic tenants, especially those commonly referred to as "professional tenants."These tenants are skilled at exploiting loopholes, manipulating the system, and causing headaches for property ...

Beyond Transactions: Building Lasting Client Relationships with Jeremy Tallman

Ever wondered how to keep a client for years or maybe even decades? Matthew, Evernest's Founder and CEO, and Spencer, Evernest's Director of Marketing, recently sat down with industry expert Jeremy Tallman to tease out just that. Jeremy shares his journey from being a rea...