There is no doubt that even the professional long-term real estate investors are prone to the occasional slip up, so don’t feel down if you make some mistakes. After all, it is all a part of the learning process. However, do keep in mind that it is definitely an error if you consistently repeat these mistakes and... Continue Reading →
6 Things You’ll Need When Getting Into DIY Landlording
Being a landlord isn’t as good or bad as people often make it out to be. In most cases, the reality lands somewhere between the two extremes. But if you’re going to delve into the world of real estate investing, you’ll need a few things to be successful. 6 Things to Get Squared Away While... Continue Reading →
5 Habits You Didn’t Know Were Essential for Landlording
There’s no such thing as landlord school. Most landlords just do a little reading online and dive right in. Which is fine – but it also means many new landlords are ill-prepared for the work of being a successful landlord. Far too many landlords fail to bring a level of professionalism to their landlording side... Continue Reading →
12 Tenant Nightmare Stories I Swear Are Actually True
I used to think that I knew what nightmares were. Then I became a landlord. I’ve seen so many types of nightmares since I began this landlording journey, things I did not even know could exist. I’ve seen mold so thick it even covered the spider webs. I have seen rotten floor joists holding up... Continue Reading →
I Asked Landlords for Their Best Tips: Here Are 6 Recurring Secrets to Success
As someone who teaches property management for a living, I’m always on the lookout for great tips, tricks, and hacks to cut landlord labor and expenses. So I often ask members to share their favorite tips and tactics in our landlord Facebook groups. Many of them are classics I’ve heard repeated through the ages. Others... Continue Reading →