Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

My Resident Is Not Paying Rent—What to Do?

Dealing with a resident not paying rent is nothing short of a nightmare. After all, 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 contract. If you are a landlord lo...

7 Steps to Buying a Rental Property in 2022

Purchasing a property as a new investor is an exciting (and potentially nerve-wracking) experience. They weren't joking when they said it's one of (if not the) most important purchases of your life. Buying a house for your family to live in is one thing. Then there&r...

The 15 MUST-Read Real Estate Books for New Investors

Investing in Real Estate for the first time can be intimidating. When you’re just starting out, it’s easy to feel as though you’ll never know enough. Your money is at stake so you want to feel good and ready before taking the dive on whatever property you b...

Should You Remodel Your Rental?

Rental renovation is a big decision for any property owner. Obviously, you want to ensure you will reap the benefits of such a costly expense but you also want to know that it’s what makes the most sense for you.In this article, we’ll answer the question of should you...

What Are Property Management Benefits?

As a rental property owner, you may be trying to decide whether to use a property manager for your property. When conducting your research, not only do you want to take a look at the costs, but you also want to look into the benefits of property management. In doing so, you&rsquo...

5 Ways to Manage The Stress Of Owning Rental Property

You may ask, "what could possibly be stressful about owning rental properties?"Will, let's start by taking a look at the positives. Things like monthly cash flow, loan pay down, yearly appreciation, and BIG tax breaks have us feeling good. Make no mistake;...

The Most Landlord-Friendly States of 2022

Throughout the country, there are varying laws and regulations surrounding the landlord-tenant relationship. Between the two parties, landlords and residents, each state tends to lean in favor of one more than the other.A landlord-friendly state leans more so in favor of the land...

How much do you charge for maintenance?

Maintenance charges sneak up on homeowners who are not prepared. Rather than be left caught in the dark without the funds to cover any necessary maintenance around your home, it’s better to have an idea of what to expect in the future.In this article, we’ll discuss th...

Should I Hold A Vacant House For A Prospective Resident?

Holding a vacant property for too long can quickly present you with several different challenges as a landlord. Despite real estate investing being known for being highly profitable, these profits come as a result of monthly payments. Without monthly rent, you’re hurting yo...

11 Easy and Rental-Friendly Upgrades to Improve Property

In property management, part of the job is attracting the right types of residents to the right types of homes. If you own a rental property, you want it to be occupied by good residents. In today’s world, residents have a wide range of options, and they’ll typic...