There is no greater long term investment in real estate than a quality rental property. The right rental will not only provide short-term cash flow in the way of surplus rents received but can give you the potential for appreciation years down the road. For those that specialize in self-managed properties, they may be able...Read More

No two real estate investors are the same. Even if you invest in the same market and look at the same properties you and a fellow investor may differ on how to run your business. One area that is often debated is whether to work with a property manager. Most real estate investors recognize the...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

All investment properties are not the same. You can’t buy any property in any location and expect rent checks to start rolling in.  Like any other aspect of real estate it takes a number of items to be successful.  Without all of these items in order your ideal rental property can end up being a...Read More

Happy tenants are often the best tenants. As a landlord your tenants are the backbone of the entire rental property operation.  Having a good tenant that pays on time and has little drama makes owning the property feel almost too easy at times.  On the flip side an unhappy tenant will drag their feet sending...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