Buying a home is a dream that many people have. However, it’s no easy feat. It takes a ton of time, money, and consideration to successfully buy a home for the first time. That said, without the proper planning, there’s plenty of room for mistakes throughout the process. Today, we’ll review some of the most […]
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When you live in a rental property, respecting and caring for the owner’s space is important. After all, you don’t own the home, so treating it with respect is vital. That said, when you live in a property for an extended period of time, it’s bound to receive some normal wear and tear. However, there’s […]
There are several ways to pay rent, whether you bring a check to your landlord or pay online using a debit or credit card. That said, there are pros and cons to each method. Seeing your landlord or property manager in person and handing them a check for your rent payment can make you feel […]
If you find that your tenant has a long-term guest or unofficial roommate, what can you do? If they’re honest about the situation and the new roommate isn’t causing harm to the property, you may add them to the current lease. Today, we’ll review how to add a tenant to an existing lease and why […]
Some landlords own one or two properties and are able to manage them seamlessly without putting too much time and effort into it. They may even also have full-time jobs in which they put most of their focus. However, landlords with several rental properties may find focusing on anything besides property management challenging. In the […]
Buying houses to rent is a big decision for investors, especially if you’re new to rental property investing. There’s a lot to consider, like where you’re going to buy property, how you’ll finance the property, and how you’ll run your rental business. One aspect to consider is buying properties in HOA communities–which is becoming more […]
Tenant screening is one of the most critical steps in the rental process. Without a good tenant screening procedure, you can easily end up with unqualified tenants who can’t pay rent on time or leave your property damaged beyond repair. Unfortunately, evicting such tenants takes more time, money, and effort than it’s worth. So, why […]
If you’re an investor or aspiring homebuyer, you know that mortgage rates have been quite unfavorable over the past few years. Luckily, after peaking at nearly 8% in October 2023, we’ve started to see rates slowly cool down. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll continue to drop. In the video below, we’ll go over the […]
Any responsible rental property owner knows the importance of tenant screening when it comes to placing tenants in their property. You want to ensure the tenant you are considering has no criminal background, verifiable income that can cover the monthly rent expenses and a good credit score. One of the best ways to verify a tenant’s […]
If you’re interested in real estate investing but don’t have the time, capital, or knowledge to do it alone, you may consider a real estate partnership. Real estate partnerships allow two or more investors to jointly own and manage a real estate investment. There are plenty of ways to contribute to a partnership and several […]