Being a self-employed landlord can be challenging. Although many newbie landlords are still collecting paper applications and receiving payments by check, it is much simpler to use helpful digital...
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Creating a Stress-Free Rental Portfolio
As investors, we enjoy the thought of reaping the benefits of passive income, thus many of us look to rental properties when considering our options. Utilizing leverage to acquire properties can...
Real Estate Industry Strongly Opposes the CDC Imposing a New Federal Eviction Moratorium
A broad real estate coalition strongly opposes the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) decision to reimpose a federal eviction moratorium. This move takes place despite the fact that the...
How to Buy Real Estate Out of State (If You Must)
Some places are so expensive these days that it’s all but impossible to find a rental property that will produce positive cash flow, particularly if you are buying with a loan. So it’s not...
Lease Renewals 101
Leases are nice. Lease renewals are even nicer. Indeed, we have found that the biggest expense a property has tends to be turnover. In higher tax states, it might be property taxes. But where we are...
7 Maintenance Problems Every Landlord Can Encounter & How to Deal with Them
As a landlord, you’ll encounter many maintenance problems at some point. Leaky faucets, clogged pipes, faulty wiring, heating or air conditioning problems, burnt out light bulbs - these are just a...
What Is House Hacking?
If you’re new to real estate investing, you’ve probably discovered that it’s not as easy to break into as, say, the stock market. There is no Robinhood for rental property, and you can’t start with...
New Service That Could Ease Evictions
In an effort to ease the national eviction crisis, a new partnership between fintech company Esusu and Goldman Sachs will allow rent payments to count toward credit scores, a result that will help...
Is Investing in Rental Properties Worth the Risk?
Rental properties can provide a way to supplement your income and over time can lead to your only source of income. However, as with any investment, there are some risks. Listed below are a few pros...
When Can You Break a Lease?
Breaking a lease with a tenant should be a last resort for landlords — you might end up defending a lawsuit, and replacing a tenant always costs money. Sometimes, however, it’s necessary to...
