Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

3 Things That Investors Waste Their Time Doing That PMs Should be Doing

Subscribe to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts:AppleStitcherSpotifyiHeart RadioThe Birmingham Real Estate Investor websiteHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PODCAST: 0:20 - Introduction 1:15 - Spencer's experience before using a PM 4:40 - Where did it go wrong managing himself? 8:...

Renting Your House Do These 7 Things First

As a property owner, renting out a house is always your number one priority. But, before you get to that point, there are some basic guidelines you should follow. If you are renting your house, do these 7 things first.Article at a Glance:To find quality residents, here are...

Winter Energy Saving Tips

How to Save on Utilities?Winter isn’t too far away, and with a new season comes new threats to your bank account in the form of expensive utilities, especially as a rental property owner. While you won’t spend as much money on air conditioning as you do in the su...

The Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Law

As a landlord, staying informed about the laws governing rental properties is essential for protecting your rights and maintaining positive resident relationships. One important piece of legislation is the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA), which was created to ...

Should I allow pets in my rental property?

Subscribe to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts:AppleStitcherSpotifyiHeart RadioThe Birmingham Real Estate Investor websiteHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PODCAST:2:56 - Supply & demand 4:53 - How do you account for damages when you accept pets into your home? 8:46 - Is there r...

Pros and Cons Allowing Pets in Rental Property

Subscribe to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts:AppleStitcherSpotifyThe Atlanta Real Estate Investor WebsiteiHeart RadioHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PODCAST: 2:56 - Supply & demand 4:53 - How do you account for damages when you accept pets into your home? 8:46 - Is there room...

What Do I Do If A Resident Leaves Owing Me Money?

Hey everybody. Matthew Whitaker back here with another Questions Owners Ask. Today's question is, what do I do if a resident leaves owing me a balance? As a rental property owner, collecting unpaid rent from former residents is an incredibly burdensome task. Whatever th...

Episode 22 - How To Keep Your Resident 20 years

Subscribe to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts:AppleStitcherSpotifyiHeart RadioThe Birmingham Real Estate Investor websiteHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PODCAST:3:59 – Lessons Robert Locke learned on accident to keep a resident 20 years + lessons from Spencer’s experie...

Episode 14 - How To Keep Your Resident 20 years

Subscribe to our podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts:AppleStitcherSpotifyiHeart Radio The Atlanta Real Estate Investor WebsiteHIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PODCAST:3:53 - Lessons Robert Locke learned on accident to keep a resident 20 years + lessons from Spencer's experience6:...

How to Run a Resident Credit Check

Before you sign any contracts with a new resident, you need to know if they’re going to pay rent on time every month. While there’s no way to actually tell the future, running a resident credit check can give you valuable insights into a person’s financial habit...