The Top 5 Ways to Make More Money on Your Rental Properties
Are you making ALL of the money you could possibly make in your rental property? If you cannot confidently answer yes, then you need to read this today!
How to Perform Due Diligence on Out of State Rental Properties
After more than a decade helping thousands of investors buy out-of-state rental properties, I have seen many people get burned with financial penalties they weren’t expecting because they …
Rental property management: Do it yourself or send in the experts?
While many do-it-yourselfers choose to manage their own rental properties, the process is not for everyone. “If you are unsure of yourself, if legal matters scare you or intimidate you or if your life is just too busy, you really want a property manager,” said Ed Koons, owner of Courthouse Property Management in Auburn. Koons, who is also a lawyer, says the key to avoiding problems and potential escalating issues is finding the right tenant. “All of the rules and regulations never come…
Legislatures will step in on short-term rental properties
This will be slammed as undermining local control, but protecting owners who rent out houses or space to short-term renters is really standing up for property rights.
7 Ideas to Cover Your Next Down Payment on a Rental Property
By Brian Davis For most real estate investors, cash for down payments is the bottleneck. The choke point, the constraint that sets the speed limit on how fast you can build your rental portfolio. Thi...
4 Revealing Questions to Ask Prospective Property Managers
Property management is one of the biggest factors in the ultimate success of an investment. Make sure to ask these 4 questions BEFORE you hire!
80 Questions to Ask BEFORE Hiring Your Property Management Company
Heard horror stories about bad property management? It doesn't have to be that way. Know what you're getting with this comprehensive list of questions!
Report Finds Investors Prefer Flipping Properties over Renting
Report finds investors prefer flipping properties over renting.
Things That Will Lower a Homes Value
What are the things that will lower a homes value? See factors that will decrease a properties value both in and around the home.
What Should Buyers Be Reviewing On The Property Disclosure Form?
Buyers considering the purchase of a home should be looking at the residential property disclosure form closely to determine if a house is really a good buy for them.
How to Painlessly Switch Property Management Companies
Whether you're unhappy with your current property management or have simply found something better, follow these tips to seamlessly switch management.
How to Make the Most Profit from Your Investment Property
Real estate is one of the common ways of making money and wealth. However, its yield can be insufficient if you aren’t strategic enough. To make the most …
5 reasons why you should consider property investment
Should IoT Stay or Should It Go?
Where sellers see smart-home technology as personal property, buyers see it as a built-in feature. How can real estate professionals help clients on both sides of the transaction navigate the process
Why Cities Need to Get Smarter About Property Taxes
How to Finance Multiple Rental Properties
Learn about loan to value, interest rates, and how to finance multiple rental properties using conventional loans.
HOA’s and Rental Properties, What Investors Should Know
Buying a rental property governed by a HOA? Look closely at the CC&R's, they could be the difference between cash flow and money pit.
Why REITs Are Much Safer Than Rental Properties
A lot of investors believe that REITs are riskier than rental properties. But once you dig into the fundamentals, you find that the opposite is true.
5 Ways to Increase the Property Value of Your Home
By Mike Putnam No matter what the real estate industry is doing as a whole, you want to get the most value out of your home when you sell. While you can’t control the housing market, you do have con...
3 Reasons Why Self-Training Isn't Enough for 21st Century Property Managers
There’s never been a better time to start a property management company than today. Technology makes it easier to gather research and document conversations.
Why Warren Buffett Buys REITs Instead Of Rental Properties
Warren Buffett has a history of favoring REITs over rental properties. In past shareholder meetings, he explains that he dislikes private real estate investments for a number of reasons.
