Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

What Makes A Property Manager Unique?

Every investor, owner, or landlord should ask one vital question before partnering with a property manager: What sets you apart from the rest?At Evernest, being a good property manager is not just a title, it’s a pledge to excellence and providing stellar service at every t...

Renting Your House? Do These 7 Things First

Before listing your rental property, it’s important to take the right steps to ensure a smooth and successful experience. A well-prepared home attracts great residents, reduces vacancies, and protects your investment. From insurance and accounting to resident screening and ...

How Do I Build A Portfolio Of Rental Homes?

Investing in real estate is one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth, diversify income sources, and hedge against inflation. Housing is always in demand, making rental homes a stable and attractive investment opportunity. If you're considering growing your weal...

My Resident is Destroying My House—What Should I Do?

As a rental property owner, few experiences are as disheartening as discovering that a resident has damaged the home you’ve invested your time, energy, and money into. Facing a trashed property can feel overwhelming, but taking the right steps ensures you address the situat...

3 Most Popular Rental Property Renovations for 2025

Are you looking for ways to increase the income from your rental property? Renovating strategically is one of the best ways to make your property more appealing and stand out in the competitive rental market.In 2025, smart investors are focusing on three key renovation trends tha...

Communication Tips for Landlords and Tenants

Good communication is the foundation of a strong landlord-resident relationship. When quality of life and rental property success are at stake, communication can sometimes get tricky. Misunderstandings, unclear expectations, or unprofessional behavior can lead to conflicts that h...

How Do You Manage a Rental Property from Afar?

Owning a rental property is a great way to build long-term wealth, but managing one from afar presents unique challenges. Whether you’ve moved out of state and decided to keep your former residence as an income-generating property or intentionally invested in a market outsi...

A Guide to Maintenance and Repairs for Rental Properties

As a rental property owner, staying on top of repairs and routine maintenance is essential to keeping your property in good condition and your residents satisfied. While repairs address unexpected issues that arise, routine maintenance helps prevent larger problems from developin...

Self Management vs Property Management: Which Should You Choose?

Years back, a small real estate investor, who also happened to be an attorney, contacted Evernest about property management services. Up to that point, he had managed his properties on his own. However, as an attorney, he realized his time spent self-managing was worth far more e...

Section 8 Investing: An In-Depth Guide

As a rental property owner, you may see the appeal of Section 8 housing but find the process challenging, with many hoops to jump through and paperwork to navigate. The benefit, however, is the reliability of receiving a regular subsidy payment once a qualified resident moves in....