Capital Expenses Need Capital Reserves

Capital Expenses Need Capital Reserves

Are you ready to handle significant operational expenses to ensure your investment in real estate remains viable over the long...
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Handling Maintenance Requests

Handling Maintenance Requests

In the realm of property management, tending to tenant grievances transcends mere daily duties. Cultivating a favorable rapport with residents...
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Hiring the Right Contractor

Hiring the Right Contractor

One of the most daunting challenges for residential real estate investors is finding the perfect fit for a job, whether...
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Self Manage vs. Property Manager

Self Manage vs. Property Manager

There is nothing wrong with self managing a property - people do it all the time to save money and...
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Winterizing Rentals

Winterizing Rentals

Cold snaps can wreak havoc on a home, but a few simple steps can highly reduce any damages. Tenants play...
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Get the Right Investment Property Insurance

Get the Right Investment Property Insurance

Understanding how investor insurance safeguards your residential rental property is crucial. Investor insurance differs significantly from standard homeowner's policies, making...
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4 Easy Upgrades to Attract Quality Tenants

4 Easy Upgrades to Attract Quality Tenants

The interior allure of your residential rental property holds as much significance as its exterior curb appeal. A captivating (and...
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On Evictions

On Evictions

The ugly side of investing in residential real estate is evictions, but an eviction isn't as commonplace or daunting as...
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Allowing Pets to Up ROI

Allowing Pets to Up ROI

Allowing pets is an easy opportunity to boost residential real estate investor's ROI, but it needs to be done correctly....
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Listing With High Rent Can Lower Returns

Listing With High Rent Can Lower Returns

It seems simple from the outset: higher rents mean higher returns, right? Wrong - in our experience asking higher than...
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Appropriate Rent Adjustments

Appropriate Rent Adjustments

Disagreements between tenants and landlords regarding rent increases sometimes happen, but can be avoided with proper knowledge of the rules...
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When to Break Up With Your Property Manager

When to Break Up With Your Property Manager

Property management companies are hired to handle the day-to-day operations of properties and offer resources and expertise that owners often...
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Keeping Tenants Happy

Keeping Tenants Happy

Securing a tenant who pays rent punctually, communicates issues promptly, and respects your rental property is a feat worth celebrating....
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Increasing Your Rental’s Value

Increasing Your Rental’s Value

In the realm of real estate investing, continually seeking avenues to enhance property value is paramount. By doing so, you...
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4 Events That Impact Security Deposit Returns

4 Events That Impact Security Deposit Returns

When a tenant moves into your residential rental property, they typically provide a security deposit equivalent to 1 month's rent...
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What is “Normal Wear and Tear”?

What is “Normal Wear and Tear”?

When managing a rental property, it's crucial to distinguish between "normal wear and tear" and tenant-caused damage. As a landlord,...
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When Mold Happens

When Mold Happens

Mold, though natural outdoors, poses serious health risks when it infiltrates indoor spaces. For residential real estate investors, preventing mold...
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To Get a Home Warranty or Not?

To Get a Home Warranty or Not?

The following is based not only on our first hand experience, but also from discussions with thousands of people involved...
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Squashing Squatters

Squashing Squatters

Squatting has been on the rise recently. A squatter, in essence, is an individual who occupies a property without legal...
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Professional Pics Make a Difference

Professional Pics Make a Difference

Ever browsed through real estate listings only to stumble upon blurry, cluttered, or poorly composed photos? It's not just an...
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