9 Key Indicators that a Home is a Good Investment as a Real Estate Investor
Rental properties are almost always a great investment. However, there are certain criteria that will ensure that the property you are considering buying is a good choice from an investment perspective. No matter the type of property or the area it is in, it is critical to take care of the tenant/landlord relationship. Good […]
How to Split Rent with Your Roommates
Have you ever lived with roommates? If you have been living out of your parents’ home for any number of years, the answer to this question is likely a resounding, “YES!” Most people, at one point or another, live with roommates. This can be both a blessing and a curse. Renting a home with […]
Best Way to Collect Rent from Tenants
Do you remember putting cash or a check into an envelope and bringing it to your landlord at the beginning of each month? Those days are long gone as the convenience of internet connectivity has made rent collection as easy as opening an app. Direct deposits, PayPal, Venmo and a multitude of other options have […]
Should You Use a Collection Agency to Collect Unpaid Rent?
Collecting unpaid rent… the bane of all landlords. In a perfect world, you would avoid this situation altogether. However, there is a chance that you will be put in a position where you have to decide if you want to use a collection agency to collect your unpaid rent for you. Here are some factors […]
Tips for Moving Into a New Area
I’m Moving into a New Area! How Do I Make Friends? You’ve just moved to a new area! Everything is unfamiliar and you want to get out and start making friends but where do you begin? Today, there are countless ways to meet people and make new friends. Everything from the old-fashioned way of saying […]
Do You Have Enough Insurance?
As property value increases, do you need to increase your insurance coverage? One of the best aspects of real estate investing is the potential for large increases in property value, leading to a great return on your investment. As these property values increase, it is important to keep an eye on your insurance coverage to […]
Why You Need Tenant Insurance
Renting has a lot of perks. No need to be concerned about maintenance. No property taxes. You can get better credit with rent history using rent credit services (and even increase your credit by 100 points overnight!). When you rent, it is as worry-free as living on your own can ever be. This is where […]
Pets and Rentals. Is Allowing Them a Good Choice?
As a landlord, you have to make decisions about your rental property that will affect the quality and amount of income you receive from your property. Questions that span the entire spectrum of your rental property. Should I provide rent credit services and offer ongoing credit reporting to my tenants (and let them know they […]
How to Save Money When Moving to a New Place
Moving, though exciting, can be an expensive process. It can be made even more expensive if you don’t plan for it! Knowing how to save money and pinch your pennies when moving can put some extra cash in your pocket, giving you a bit more freedom to make purchases after you move into your new […]
How to Combat Inflation as a Tenant
Inflation. Everyone is talking about it and it unfortunately has become a fact of life that you will be living with for years to come. It may seem like a challenge as big and complex as inflation may be too big for you to do anything about. This is false! There are many steps […]