Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

The Top 5 Things Investors Should Look for in a Real Estate Agent

The Top 5 Things Investors Should Look for in a Real Estate AgentGood real estate properties earn steady rental incomes and offer profits if you eventually sell. These diamonds in the rough are critical in building a profitable real estate portfolio. Of course, working with a rea...

Should I Rent or Sell My House?

If you’re hoping to relocate, you’ll face the dilemma of what to do with your current house. Depending on your financial situation and the state of the housing market in your area, each option has advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, selling s...

5 Tips For Selling A Rental Property in Another State

5 Tips For Selling A Rental Property in Another StateAre you an out-of-state investor looking to downsize your real estate portfolio? Or, perhaps you’ve recently moved away and simply experimented with renting your house out. Either way, it may be time to look into selling ...

How Much Should I Rent My House For?

All rental property owners ask, “how much should I rent my house for?” The answer can be somewhat complicated. Determining your rent price should be broken down by characteristics, including knowing your competition, seasonality, amenities, and rental control laws.&nb...

House Hacking: A Seamless First Step in Real Estate Investing

House Hacking: A Seamless First Step in Real Estate InvestingAre you interested in real estate investing but aren’t quite ready to pull the trigger on 15 properties? Instead, are you looking for a more manageable first step? Alyssa Carpenter, a personal finance writer turne...

7 Amazing Strategies to Market Your Rental Property

Marketing your rental property can be stressful, especially when you're competing for top-notch renters. But with the right strategies, you can easily set your listing apart and attract quality tenants.This blog will discuss seven proven ways to market your rental property ef...

Budgeting for Exterior Home Maintenance for Your Rental Property

A recent poll by Buildium found that most landlords mentioned property maintenance as their most significant pain point. And that's not all — some ranked property maintenance as their third most crucial pain point in a nationwide poll carried out by SmartMove....

Is Rental Investing Safe?

Real estate remains a popular investment option among many Americans. In fact, a Bankrate survey shows that real estate investing is a favorite among millennials, ranking higher than even stock options. This is because of the high returns associated with real estate inv...

3 Ways to Decrease Vacancy Rates For Your Rental Property

Welcome back to our blog series covering all things vacancies.In part one of this series, we lay out what vacancy rate is, why vacancies lose you money, and how to calculate it in your rental investing business. If you missed part one of this blog series, you can check ...

What is Vacancy Rate and How To Calculate It

All forms of investing come with some degree of risk—that’s the nature of spending money to make money. If this comes as a surprise, consider it a key lesson in investment. Real estate, particularly rental investing, is no exception.One of the most challenging and cos...