Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

How to Evaluate Real Estate Investment

Is real estate a good investment? Well, it certainly can be. If you’re wondering how to determine if your investment is a good one, then look no further. We’re here to help by providing you with the resources you need to determine if your investment makes sense for yo...

Section 8 Investing: An In-Depth Guide

As a rental property owner, you may see the appeal of Section 8 housing but find the process challenging, with many hoops to jump through and paperwork to navigate. The benefit, however, is the reliability of receiving a regular subsidy payment once a qualified resident moves in....

How Do I Sell My Rental House?

There are really three ways to sell your rental house. When it comes to selling a rental property, there are several things to consider. Figuring out in what condition you want to sell your property is just the beginning. You’ll also want to consider the taxes associat...

How To Evict The Guest That Doesn't Belong In Your Rental

There is nothing better than a resident who pays rent on time and takes care of your home. But then, sometimes, you move that person in (or who you expect to be that person), and someone moves in with them. So, how do you get that guest who is not on the lease out of your house?I...

Why Are Millennials Choosing to Rent vs Buy?

Renting homes is here to stay and not just a phase our country is going through. As Millennials enter the job market and become the largest group of people working and producing in America, they will not run their lives the way the Baby Boomers or Gen X did.They are a completely ...

10 Signs You Have a Nightmare Resident

If you have owned a rental property, you have probably experienced a bad resident.As a landlord or investor, you want a resident who will treat your house with care and as their own. This means that while they’re living in it, it is their home. Despite this we all know ther...

Flipping Houses is Not As Easy As It Looks

Television and movies might have sparked your interest in flipping houses, but it is essential to understand the process is not as easy as it may seem. House flipping requires a solid amount of working capital, time, and patience to be successful.Before you quit your day job and ...

Should You Rent Your House? Here's The Answer

Should You Rent Your HouseHave you ever asked yourself - should I sell or rent my house? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The simple answer to the big question is that it depends.Our goal with this post is not to sway you one way or the other but to give you some help...

My Resident Is Not Paying Rent—What to Do?

Dealing with a resident not paying rent is nothing short of a nightmare. After all, it is very stressful when you’ve done all you can do to live up to an agreement you made, and the other person seems bent on not living up to the contract. If you are a landlord lo...

Should You Remodel Your Rental?

Rental renovation is a big decision for any property owner. Obviously, you want to ensure you will reap the benefits of such a costly expense but you also want to know that it’s what makes the most sense for you.In this article, we’ll answer the question of should you...