If you invest in real estate long enough what you will find is that there are many differing opinions on what works and what doesn’t. If you ask ten investors if a condo is a good investment half of them will say absolutely not while the other half would be open to the idea. Like...Read More

The real estate investing business is growing by leaps and bounds. Last year alone investment home sales jumped by over 7%. Many of these purchases were made by new investors buying rental properties.  While rental properties can be a tremendous addition to your portfolio they also have their own set of problems. Even though anyone...Read More

There are problems with almost every rental property. Most of these in minor in nature but they have to be dealt with nonetheless. How you handle these problems when they arise will go a long in determining your bottom line. Like other areas of your investing business it is always better to be proactive than...Read More

No landlord ever thinks their tenant is going to default. Eventually at some point in every residential, commercial or industrial lease this is often the case. When it happens how you handle it can make all the difference. An eviction can engulf your business, and your life, for months on end.  Not only it is...Read More

A good rental property can completely change your portfolio. While most investors are only focused on the next deal a quality rental property can supply long term wealth. Five, ten and even twenty years may seem like a lifetime from now but often comes much quicker than we think. With a strong rental portfolio to...Read More

At times managing a rental property can act as a full time job. Even if you have great tenants property issues always pop up from time to time. Most of these are minor in nature but nevertheless still needed to be treated with a sense of urgency.  How well you take care of these will...Read More

There are multiple ways to purchase a property. Your financing options are largely based on your available capital and your long term investing goals.  The financing you choose for a rental property is often not the same as what you would use for a rehab.  There are times when lender financing makes the most sense. ...Read More

It has often been said in the real estate world that there is not much that separates one investor from another. In a local market most investors have access to the same contacts and an equal chance when a new listing becomes available.  If this is the case why are some investors more successful than...Read More

You never know when you may want, or need, to rent a property. There are many investors who got their start in the business by renting out their primary residence after the mortgage collapse.  There is also a large segment of investors who decide to rent after putting their rehab on the market.  A solid...Read More

Cash flow is the most important consideration when buying a rental property. Appreciation is nice but far from a guarantee.  A rental property with strong monthly cash flow will positively impact your overall real estate portfolio.  It is important to stay on top of your rental market, expenses and any changes in rent at all...Read More