Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

How Much Should I Charge For Rent?

In this article we are going to answer the common question, "How Much Should I Charge For Rent?"Marketing your home for lease starts with a comprehensive look at the market. This will help you to better understand what a well-qualified resident will pay you each month. ...

Why You Should Choose A Large Property Manager

Advantages fo Choosing a Large Property ManagerThere are advantages to having a small-sized property manager. In this article, we will discuss why you should choose a large property manager. When we started this business we had a big dream of driving around Birmingham and seeing ...

Turnkey Real Estate In Birmingham

We speak with a lot of investors who are interested in turnkey real estate in Birmingham.Birmingham is one of the nation's top spots for cash flow investors. For anyone seeking turnkey real estate in Birmingham, there are plenty of deals to choose from. In Birmingham you can ...

Don't Miss These 5 Turnkey Mistakes

5 Turnkey MistakesWe were on the phone the other day with an investor from California who asked for our advice in analyzing a few wholesale deals he had been offered here in Birmingham, Alabama. It seems like we have this conversation with out-of-state investors on a daily basis....

More Reasons to Hire Professional Property Management

Reasons to Hire a Property ManagerEarlier this year – in March, in fact – we posted a blog titled "Three Reasons to Hire Professional Property Management". In that post, we covered three reasons why you should hire property managers to handle your rental pro...

Selecting the Best Property Management Company for Your Properties

Selecting the Best Property Management CompanyIf you have a rental property, you need property management specialists to help. The benefits of property management are numerous, from providing in-house maintenance to dealing with residents and ensuring your cash flow is positive a...

How Do You Know It Is Time To Hire A Property Manager?

Managing rental properties can be rewarding, but it can quickly become overwhelming. For many landlords, the excitement of DIY property management fades as the responsibilities multiply. So, how do you know when to hire a property manager? In this article, we’ll discuss the...

Factors of a Good Location for Buying/Renting a Property

If you are looking for a new place to call home via buying or renting, or if you are an investor seeking an excellent investment property, then it is pertinent to remember that. Here are a few tips to help you look for the things that matter when finding a home with a great locat...

Why You Should Hire a Property Manager

The real estate market over the last few years has been marked with a high number of discount properties. As a result, many investors have come to the table and snatched these homes off the market—often for below market value. Couple the low prices with the increasing deman...

How Does The Birmingham Section 8 Process Work?

We receive a lot of questions from my owners asking 'How Does The Birmingham Section 8 Process Work?'Here is a quick rundown of the steps involved in getting a home approved for Section 8 after the lease is signed.Sign Lease and Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA)The RFTA...