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The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor

A Worthwhile Read for Real Estate Investors – Particularly Beginners As a real estate investor, especially for beginners, navigating the complexities of taxes can be one of the most daunting aspects of building your portfolio. That’s where The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor by Amanda Han and Matthew MacFarland comes … Read More

My Experience as a First-Time Landlord: A Costly Lesson

Renting to a Friend: A Seemingly Perfect Plan When I first became a landlord, I had no idea what I was in for. I had just purchased a house, which meant I needed to rent out my condo. As luck would have it, a friend of mine was looking for a place to live. It … Read More

Tax Time – Your Rental Property Meets April 15th

The many benefits of owning rental properties are well known. Unlike other investments, real estate offers multiple avenues for profitability, including monthly cash flow, property appreciation, equity growth from mortgage paydown, and the ability to use depreciation to reduce tax expenses. ALL GOOD THINGS! Of course, it’s essential to report income, expenses, and depreciation accurately … Read More

Book Review: Long-Distance Real Estate Investing

Do you live in an area where property is so expensive that it feels impossible to get a good return on your investment? Or is your local rental market too flooded with properties or lacking in the kinds of tenants you’d like to work with? Whatever the challenges, if owning and maintaining rental property in … Read More

What Happens if My Tenant Gets Arrested?

Being a landlord comes with challenges, but finding out your tenant has been arrested might be a landlord’s worst nightmare! Fortunately, there are procedures for how to deal with such a contingency. This article will help landlords know how to protect themselves and their assets if this situation occurs. CONFIRM   First, confirm your tenant is … Read More

How Does Wholesale Real Estate Work?

Investing in real estate provides many obvious avenues of potential revenue, from monthly rent to selling a renovated house at a higher price point. But the concept of buying and selling wholesale real estate can be a little murkier. What is Wholesale Real Estate? A real estate wholesaler seeks properties priced below their fair market … Read More

6 Tips for Investing in a Foreclosure Home

On the surface, investing in a foreclosure home might seem like a surefire way to make money. After all, the purchase price is usually lower than the property’s market value. But foreclosures can be complex, and even a purchase that seems like a bargain is no guarantee that you’ll make money on the venture. Here … Read More

When Your Tenant Breaks the Lease Before Moving In

You’ve undergone a thorough screening process, selected a tenant, signed a lease, and prepped the unit for the new renter to move in. The last thing you want to hear is that your new tenant doesn’t want the unit after all. But occasionally, a renter breaks the lease before taking possession of the unit. How … Read More

Pros and Cons of Owning Rental Property in the Suburbs

Are you considering acquiring a new rental property in 2025? As many Americans move to the suburbs, landlords are considering purchasing a single-family rental property in the suburbs. Like any investment, a suburban rental property’s success will depend on several factors. The following pros and cons can help you determine whether owning a rental property … Read More

What Landlords Need to Know about Data Privacy

As a landlord, tenants trust you to keep their home safe and well-maintained. But they’re also trusting you with their personal information. Rental applicants are typically required to share private data like their date of birth, phone number, previous addresses, employment status, and social security number. Once tenants sign a rental agreement, they may need … Read More