Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

How Much Should I Rent My House For?

All rental property owners ask, “how much should I rent my house for?” The answer can be somewhat complicated. Determining your rent price should be broken down by characteristics, including knowing your competition, seasonality, amenities, and rental control laws.&nb...

House Hacking: A Seamless First Step in Real Estate Investing

House Hacking: A Seamless First Step in Real Estate InvestingAre you interested in real estate investing but aren’t quite ready to pull the trigger on 15 properties? Instead, are you looking for a more manageable first step? Alyssa Carpenter, a personal finance writer turne...

Guide to Investing in Williamsburg, VA

Guide to Investing in Williamsburg, VAReal estate investors looking at Virginia have several great markets to choose from. There’s something for everyone — from large urban areas to small, rural towns. One excellent market is the city of Williamsburg. Sitting just 50 ...

Guide to Investing in Richmond, VA

Guide to Investing in Richmond, VAReal estate can help investors add to and diversify their income streams. Many are using it to hedge against inflation, too. If you’re considering a real estate investment in Richmond, it’s definitely worth a look.Richmond is Virginia...

Best Places To Buy Investment Property In Orlando

Best Places To Buy Investment Property In OrlandoThe red-hot market of Orlando isn’t showing any signs of slowing down, which makes it one of the most attractive places to buy rental properties.But Orlando is a big city. There are plenty of attractive places to choose from,...

The Complete Guide to Investing in Kansas City From Out of State

The Complete Guide to Investing in Kansas City From Out of StateReal estate investors enjoy the benefits of diversified portfolios, appreciation, and passive income, among other perks. But what if you don’t currently live in one of the best markets for real estate inve...

St. Louis Housing Market: Stats and Trends

St. Louis Housing Market: Stats and TrendsIn recent months, the St. Louis real estate market has been characterized by limited supply, competitive demand for rentals, and high prices. As a result, rental homes are in demand, and real estate investors are in luck.According to ...

Is Rental Investing Safe?

Real estate remains a popular investment option among many Americans. In fact, a Bankrate survey shows that real estate investing is a favorite among millennials, ranking higher than even stock options. This is because of the high returns associated with real estate inv...

3 Ways to Decrease Vacancy Rates For Your Rental Property

Welcome back to our blog series covering all things vacancies.In part one of this series, we lay out what vacancy rate is, why vacancies lose you money, and how to calculate it in your rental investing business. If you missed part one of this blog series, you can check ...

Orlando Housing Market: Stats and Trends

Orlando Housing Market: Stats and TrendsThe Orlando housing market continues to break records and make headlines. And from the looks of it, this red-hot market isn’t cooling down any time soon.Inventory of homes for sale increased by almost 50%, according to a recent report...