Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

What Makes A Property Manager Unique?

The one question every investor, owner, or landlord should ask before going with a property manager?What makes you different from other property managers? We absolutely love it when these questions get asked! Very few managers have put specific thought and some intentionalit...

Why Owning 10 Rental Houses Is Better Than One

So you want to own rental houses? Birmingham, Alabama is a hot market if you want to own rental houses. It has so many benefits to offer an investor. But, I'm not here to talk about why you should buy in Birmingham. I'm here to tell you why you should buy MORE than ...

5 Reasons Renting Your Home Makes Sense

Does Renting Your Home Makes Sense?Most of our articles are biased. However, I have written on the opposite idea of why you WOULDN'T rent your home in a previous article. I think that buys me enough credit here to give you some good reasons you WOULD rent your home. There are...

Top Reasons to Evict a Resident

It is very stressful when you've done all you can do to live up to an agreement you made and the other person seems bent on not living up to the agreement and making your life miserable. If you are a landlord long enough, this is something that is bound to happen with regard ...

Tenant Harassment and What to Do: Your Guide

Renting out your home is a nice way to make some extra income. However, there is risk – mainly, renting it to the wrong person.Regardless of how much time you spend screening prospects, nightmare residents can slip through. Therefore, it’s almost inevitable ...

My Resident Is Late with Rent - What Should I Do?

What Should You Do if Resident is Late With RentWhat should you do when you realize, "My resident is late with rent?" You may have a really big problem or you may have a really great resident! This article will explore how to know the difference between a problem reside...

My Resident Has a Dog Against The Lease

What do you do if your resident has a dog against the lease?This is a common issue. You state on your application that you don't accept dogs. Then, you find out your resident has a dog against the lease. Many of our owners don't mind allowing pets and we have a special pe...

What Happens When a Section 8 Resident Wants to Move?

Navigating the world of Section 8 housing as a landlord or investor can be a bit complex, especially when it comes time for a resident to move out.Understanding the steps involved can make the transition smoother for everyone and ensure that you are following the law and your res...

The 5 Most Common Questions Owners Ask Us

You might be searching the web to find questions to ask a property manager.We get it, you should ask a lot of questions! In this article, we will walk through the most common questions we receive. At evernest we have the pleasure of working with two types of owners:Homeowners who...

The Single Biggest Factor To Your Landlording Success

Things That Involves for Becoming a Successful LandlordBecoming a successful landlord involves a great many things. Everything from buying the right house at the right price, to putting the right finishes in the home when you get it ready for a renter to make sure it is marketed ...