As a property manager and landlord, I have learned that screening can be the most important element in owning a rental property. Picking the right tenant on paper and in character sets the tone for the next 12-24 months for your investment. This means if you have a great tenant with a smooth system in place,... Continue Reading →
5 Unreasonable Landlord Behaviors (& How to Fix Them for Higher Returns)
Landlords’ returns are only as good as their property management. Unlike owning, say, shares in a mutual fund, bonds, or private notes, holding rental properties is not 100 percent passive. Rental income does require some work—and some skill, to boot. I see many mom-and-pop landlords make the same mistakes again and again and again. Here... Continue Reading →