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

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

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

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

What do you want for the holidays? Popular songs include wishes from making it home for the holidays to getting their two front teeth! These wishes are practical enough, and your wishes may be just as practical. But here’s a more challenging question –what do your tenants want for the holidays? Your renters are the … Read More

As we flip the calendar to 2025, it’s a time to reflect on the prior year and look ahead to what’s coming next. A new year offers a fresh start that inspires many people to make resolutions about what they’ll do differently in the year ahead. These resolutions stereotypically involve personal goals, such as education … Read More

Whether you’re a new or seasoned landlord, some aspects of the job remain the same. For example, one of your primary concerns will always be gaining and retaining quality tenants. If you rent a single-family home, you’re already appealing to the stable, family-minded market you want, but the competition is still out there! How do … Read More

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a recent step toward enhancing transparency in the business sector, aiming to combat illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and financial fraud. Enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in January 2021, the CTA imposes new reporting requirements on certain U.S. businesses, with the … Read More

If managing a large housing complex sounds overwhelming, start small with your property ownership journey by purchasing a single-family home. Once you master owning and managing a single rental property, adding a second property will be a breeze! Many seasoned housing owners have started with one single-family home before they graduated to owning multiple rental … Read More