There is a big difference between a good landlord and a great one. In most cases it is the little things you do that make all the difference. By going the extra mile, even when you don’t have to, you will have a happier tenant that respects you and the property. A happier tenant is...Read More

There is a lot that goes into finding the right rental property. Many novice investors think they can turn any property in a cash flowing rental property. The reality is that there are a handful of important features that influence just how strong the property will be. It is not enough to make some minor...Read More

Wouldn’t it be nice if your rental property ran a little smoother? The goal of any landlord is to manage their property with as few headaches as possible.  As most successful landlords will tell you there is always something you can do that will make your life easier.  From asking for tenant feedback to updating...Read More

Successful rental properties are all about finding the right tenants. Once you find tenants that truly enjoy your property you can expect the lease to go as smooth as possible.  To find the right tenant your rental needs to stand out from the crowd.  There is plenty of rental demand in most markets.  It is...Read More

A buy and hold rental portfolio is one of the building blocks of long term real estate investing success. Regardless if you have one single family property or a pool of apartment buildings it is critical that you understand the numbers.  Omitting or miscalculating a few expenses can quickly cause a profitable looking property to...Read More

Not all leases go as smoothly as you anticipate. Every now and then you will come across a tenant who causes damage to your property.  The actions you take as soon as you find out can determine just how the rest of the process plays out.  It should go without saying that you should have...Read More

It is no secret that owning a quality rental property can completely transform your portfolio. Not only does it give you the ability to generate monthly cash flow but you can also realize long term appreciation.  As obvious as this may be not every investor is willing to pursue rental properties.  They are influenced by...Read More

Owning a rental property should be viewed as a long term investment. If you take care of the property it will produce income for years to come.  As apparent as this may be not every landlord is willing to go the extra mile.  They would rather allocate any extra cash flow to other areas of...Read More

Even though fall is just a few months old it is never too early to think about winter. As a rental property owner you need to do everything you can to protect your investment.  There is no season that can produce greater wear and tear on your rental property than winter.  One frozen pipe will...Read More

There are many investors who are on the fence when it comes to buy and hold real estate. For every five investors who recognize the upside that rental property provides there are a few that focus on the negatives.  Between dealing with tenants, handling maintenance issues and protecting your property being a landlord certainly has...Read More