Why Rental Property Walkthroughs are Essential to the Success of Your Investment
Rental property owners, how do you know your tenants are taking care of your investment? Doing due diligence before accepting a new renter doesn’t mean you can just chill and collect the checks after lease signing. Periodic check-ups can help you ensure everything’s copacetic. It might feel awkward to walk around other people’s stuff, but ...
Get a Pulse on Your Investments with the PPD
Get a Pulse on Your Investments with the Property Performance Dashboard (PPD) Real estate investors like you treat your rental properties like any other portfolio. You want to know how much income your properties bring in and the status of any vacant rentals. Traditional processes require multiple touchpoints with your property managers to get a ...
Save Money with Property Management Maintenance
Handling a home repair project on your own vs. hiring a contractor will always save you money, right? Generally speaking, yes. That is, assuming you can accomplish the same task with equal precision and aptitude as a professional and that you have the time. However, when you’re a landlord with one or more properties—or an ...
The BRRRR Method – What It Is & How It Works
Before now, you may not have considered owning rental property. Depending on where you live, you’re probably thinking, I can’t even afford ONE house in this city! We feel you. But what if you could put a far less down payment on a rental home in a better market? Then quickly use equity in that ...
Should Investors Get a Home Warranty?
The short answer? No. Well, generally speaking, home warranties are not a good investment. Home warranties sound like a can’t-miss option, though, right? (PS: The same applies to Timeshares, but we can discuss that at a later time.) Home warranty companies tout that their products provide peace of mind, big savings, and reduced maintenance costs. ...
What Is a Realtor Referral Program?
Experienced realtors know that housing markets ebb and flow––even in a traditionally booming market like the Orlando area. Before a house goes on the market, most investment property realtors may sense that the timing is off to list it. And until they see more favorable conditions, they may recommend clients rent out a house using ...
Breaking Up with Your Current Property Manager
Ending a relationship of any kind is hard. By definition, you’d think business relationships would be easier than romantic ones, right? If you have a difference of opinion or feel the other party isn’t pulling their weight, the working relationship might no longer make sense. But breaking up with your current rental management company still ...
Help! My Property Isn’t Show Ready
You have a vacant property. Maybe you just bought the home with the intention to rent it out. Maybe your former tenants moved out recently. Or maybe you plan to turn your home into a rental. It looks a little worn down and isn’t something you’d be proud to post pictures of on a rental ...
Buying Investment Property 101
Thinking about getting into real estate investment, but not sure it’s right for you? You’ve certainly heard horror stories about owners of rental properties. Maybe they have you spooked. But getting expert advice along the way can help you avoid repeating the same mistakes as others. Feel like you could use a buying investment property ...
Do NOT List Your Rental Properties on Craigslist. Ever!
We love Craigslist and other free listing sites…for selling couches and dishes, that is. But even then, many people have found themselves on the short end of a raw deal made through the online swap meet. Scams abound on virtual flea markets even with rental properties. We often hear people ask, “Can I rent my ...
