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Introduction to investing in the ‘missing middle’ and workforce housing
Over the last several years investment in the multifamily housing sector has been increasing. In its 2019 Apartment Housing Outlook publication, the National Apartment Association reports that over 40% of…
The 2021 landlord insurance guide you can’t afford to miss
The surest way to derail any real estate business is a failure to protect yourself and your assets. Insurance isn’t the most exciting topic, but if you don’t properly cover…
What is a Rent Roll (Plus a Free Rent Roll Template)
Of all the documents, analyses, and financial reports that real estate investors have at their disposal, the rent roll is one of the most valuable. Buyers use a rent roll…
How to Calculate Gross Rent Multiplier & Uses for Investors
Trying to determine which rental property is the better investment can be incredibly confusing, especially if you are just beginning to invest in real estate. Fortunately, there are several key…
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Cap Rate vs. ROI: The Difference & Why It Matters to Investors
Two of the most useful financial metrics real estate investors use to forecast the potential return from rental property are cap rate and ROI. One calculation measures what the return…
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Can Landlords Use QuickBooks for Their Rental Properties?
A lot of real estate investors choose QuickBooks simply because it’s a name they are most familiar with. While the software is good for accounting, it isn’t necessarily the best…
The wealthy and luxury real estate update Q2 2021
A new Redfin report shows that the purchase of high-end homes increased 26% over a three-month period ending April 30. This is compared to a 15% increase during the same…
The effect of inflation on real estate investors
With inflation appearing on the horizon, many real estate investors are wondering what this means for their assets and business. With the rise of inflation, we see consumer prices increase,…
The Rules Around Deducting Closing Costs on Rental Property
If you recently purchased a rental property, you may be wondering what closing costs you can deduct. After all, even though the Internal Revenue Code is extremely friendly to real…
How Much Do Property Managers Charge? Here’s a Breakdown
Successful real estate investors understand that hiring a good property manager is more like an asset instead of an expense. The best property managers help to keep rental property occupied…
How Rental Income Is Taxed – Property Owner’s Guide for 2021
Taxes on rental property work much differently than an owner-occupied home, but in ways that can be very beneficial to real estate investors. As a basic rule, rental property investors…
