Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

How Multifamily Investors Can Use Curb Appeal to Increase Interest and Drive Down Vacancies

For multifamily investors, the performance of a property can make or break the bank. Having a half-vacant property is not ideal when the cost of the property, maintenance, and upkeep is typically much higher than a single-family investment. One way to keep this scenario from beco...

Accounting and Tax Prep Checklist for Property Managers

Filing taxes for your property management firm can be stressful. The tax code is complex and always prone to change. If you’re like most property managers, you hardly have time to handle your taxes in addition to every other aspect of running your business.That, of course, ...

Taxes for Single-Family Investors: Our 5 Powerful Tips

Tax season is around the corner. Real estate investors have many taxable assets to consider, from rental income to the property itself. However, there are tax deductions for rental properties. Investors have laws at their disposal that serve to save them money during tax season. ...

Tax Season for Multifamily Investors: Our 5 Powerful Tips

Tax season is fast approaching. Due to the rules, complexities, and money involved, many multifamily investors may feel overwhelmed. The good news is that there are tax strategies that real estate investors can take advantage of, and there are several tax benefits of owning a mul...

What Does a Multifamily Property Management Company Do?

If you’ve already started dabbling in real estate investing by way of purchasing and renting single-family homes, then a multifamily property investment is the next step in building out a robust, high-earning portfolio. A multifamily property includes everything from duplex...

Interested in Multifamily Investing? Here’s How to Buy Multifamily Homes

Interested in Multifamily Investing? Here’s How to Buy Multifamily HomesMultifamily investing offers a nice compromise between single-family and commercial investment properties. You get the increased cash flows and revenues of commercial properties with the simplicity of s...

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...