Should I Flip My Investment Property or Rent It?

Should I Flip My Investment Property or Rent It?

  This is an age-old debate that continues to be hotly discussed with strong opinions on either side. Here is the truth of it. What you should do with your property depends on your goals. One route will work great for one person and not for another. You need to know what you are hoping […]

How Many Rental Properties Does It Take to Retire?

  Everyone involved in real estate investing has one thing in common. No matter their background or nationality, they are all thinking about and building towards their future. They are planning for their retirement years. If this is you and you are using rental properties as a way to finance your retirement, a question you […]

What is Considered Emergency Maintenance and What Can Wait?

Emergency Maintenance

When there are inconveniences in your home, any wait at all can seem like an eternity. It is then understandable why tenants want their problems resolved as soon as possible. As a landlord, you are responsible for certain repairs and some of those repairs are considered emergencies. Other types of maintenance are not considered emergencies […]

Cost-Effective Ways to Decorate Your Apartment

Cost-Effective Ways to Decorate Your Apartment

Are you making the most of your apartment living situation? There are a few essential things you need to do if you want to maximize living in an apartment.   Rent in a great location! Use rent reporting to boost your credit score! Use cost-effective ways to make your apartment look amazing!   How do […]

When Is It Time to Hire a Property Manager?

When Is It Time to Hire a Property Manager?

Does it seem like every year it gets harder and harder to save money? You work hard, maybe have a side hustle and still, it seems like a grind to pay the bills and have any leftover to stuff your piggy bank with. You are not alone! People are doing everything from decreasing their expenses […]

How to Save Money While Renting: Budget Tips 101

How to Save Money While Renting: Budget Tips 101

Does it seem like every year it gets harder and harder to save money? You work hard, maybe have a side hustle and still, it seems like a grind to pay the bills and have any leftover to stuff your piggy bank with. You are not alone! People are doing everything from decreasing their expenses […]

Move-In Checklist for New Tenants

Move-In Checklist for New Tenants

Moving into a new place can be very exciting. Regardless of the stage of life you are in, a new rental means new possibilities and a fresh start. You can be excited about the new friends you can make, decorating your new place and because you learnt how to boost your credit score overnight and […]

Property Maintenance: What are you Responsible for as a Landlord?

Property maintenance is a critical part of the landlord/tenant relationship. Understanding your legal responsibilities as a landlord will protect you from any liability as well as grow and foster healthy relationships with your tenants. The requirements can change slightly depending on where you live so it is important to check your local and regional laws […]

Best Ways to Ensure You Collect Rent on Time

Money Counting

Collecting rent on time could be considered the most important part of being a landlord. If rent is consistently late, it strains the landlord/tenant relationship, it causes stress for the landlord and it makes the entire process of renting a headache. Making sure that you collect rent on time should be a priority for every […]

7 Ways to Keep Your Pet Active Living in an Apartment

Dog Apartment Active

Living in an apartment can be awesome! You don’t have the headache that comes with owning a home, you can improve your credit score with your rent payments and there are plenty of opportunities to make friends and grow your social circle. If you choose to own a pet, particularly a dog, when living in […]