Investing in real estate often seems risky, even though it’s a tangible asset that can protect you from inflation and provide numerous paths to short term and long term income. There’s still the expense. The fact that you’ll be renting that property out to tenants....
Real estate markets can be unpredictable, and after the last few years we’ve had, you might still be wondering how in the world to compete. Whether you’re trying to buy or sell a property, there are some pretty serious challenges waiting for you, but also some...
Landscaping at your rental property needs to be welcoming and attractive. It also needs to be low-maintenance. Tenants will arrive looking for a clean, mowed lawn and bushes that are trimmed and healthy. But, they won’t want to spend their weekends keeping up with...
Part of any thorough screening process will be to verify rental history. This is just as important as verifying income, checking criminal backgrounds, and looking through a credit report. In fact, it may be more important than your other screening criteria. Past...
If you’re like most people, hosting a friend or family member is fun. For a few days. There’s always an awkward point, though, when your guest has overstayed their welcome, and it feels like it’s just time for them to pack up and move on. It’s one thing to deal...
You don’t know if you’re earning any money on your investment property unless you have great accounting and record keeping processes in place. Your financial reports and documentation will help you make decisions about your investment property. They’ll also be crucial...
