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The Best U.S. Cities to Invest in a Rental Property
The frenzied real estate market over the last two years has been challenging for many homebuyers, but for those who have been able to buy, the return on investment has…
7 tips for successfully raising rent & keeping your tenants
Annualized rent growth on single-family rental lease renewals has reached a record of 6.9% as of July 2021, the most recent month of available data. That’s an increase significantly higher…
The best ways to get your tenants to pay rent on time
Collecting rent from a tenant on-time is one of the most important parts of owning a rental property, because without the monthly rental income none of the landlord’s bills get…
Does Section 8 pay for tenant damage?
There are several potential advantages to owning a Section 8 rental property, such as guaranteed rent paid by the government and a waiting list of pre-screened tenants. However, some landlords…
How to buy a second home & rent the first in 5 simple steps
It wasn’t that long ago that most people sold one home before buying another. Owning rental property was reserved for the 1% who had the right connections. Today, times have…
Rental Security Deposits: The Simple Guide for Landlords
At first glance a rental security deposit might seem straightforward, but security deposits can be surprisingly complex. States and many municipalities have laws that regulate security deposits, such as the…
How long does a tenant eviction actually take?
A landlord may evict a tenant for not paying the rent, for violating a lease, or for refusing to leave when an existing lease ends. In all of these cases,…
Which expenses are operating expenses for rental property?
Analyzing the income and expenses of a rental property is a key part of real estate investing. While estimating rental income is pretty straightforward, predicting operating expenses can be a…