Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

5 Ways a Property Management Company Can Cost You Thousands Of Dollars

5 Ways to Lose Tens of Thousands of Dollars On a Property Management CompanyIn 2015, Spencer, our Director of Marketing, got a call from an Oregon-based landlord who had bought some out-of-state properties in Alabama. This landlord told Spencer they were having trouble with their...

The Ultimate Guide To Renting Your Home - How Should I Price My Home?

The Ultimate Guide To Renting Your Home - How Should I Price My Home?One of the first things to do when renting your home is set your rent. Rent your home for too low, and you might not profit. And even if you are profitable, you’re missing out on more rental income. B...

The Ultimate Question: Should I Invest in a Property With an HOA?

Should I Invest in a Property with an HOA?Many investors set out searching for prime real estate, but are instead greeted with a homeowner’s association, or HOA. Unless you already own a property with an HOA, you may have limited knowledge on what an HOA is and how they fun...

What Is a 1031 Exchange? Know the Rules

What Is a 1031 Exchange? Know the RulesReal estate offers plenty of tax breaks to make investment more affordable. One of these tax breaks — Section 1031 — is perfect for investors looking to capitalize on property appreciation and acquire new properties. When used co...

How to Buy a Multifamily Investment Property

Demand for multifamily housing is higher than ever before, and perhaps you’ve been thinking it’s time to get a piece of that pie—a BIG piece of that pie. If you’re considering buying multifamily property to diversify your portfolio and increase your e...

Long-Term vs. Short-Term Capital Gains: What’s the Difference?

Long-Term vs. Short-Term Capital Gains: What’s the Difference?Curious about capital gains? You’re not alone. Selling capital assets, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate properties, for more than you bought them causes you to incur a capital gain. Like any source of ...

Reasons to Consider a Multi-Family Investment Property

Perhaps you have dabbled in real estate investment with one or more single-family homes, you’ve reaped the financial benefits, and now you’re ready to take your real estate portfolio to the next level with a multi-family property. Multi-family investment properties in...

The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Investing

Many investors who want to enter the multifamily rental market are curious about which markets to invest in. But choosing the right market is just one important factor among many in a successful multifamily investment. The most important factors when buying a multifamily property...

How Do I Include Rent Rate Adjustments in My Lease? Your Complete Guide

Inflation impacts everyone, regardless of industry. But its impact on real estate is especially important. That’s because, oftentimes, inflation causes rental rates to increase. This affects investors, landlords, and residents alike. In this article, we’ll explor...

Here are 8 Steps to an Excellent Property Showing

Property showings are a must in the rental business. For starters, a showing is your first chance as a landlord to meet prospective residents. You get to walk prospective residents through the unit, give them all the information they might need, and answer any of their quest...