Property taxes can be one of the largest expenses of owning and operating a rental property, depending on the state the home is located in. Taxes on property are an…

Without a clear picture of how much your property earns or costs you each month, it’s easy to miss opportunities for growth or overlook signs of trouble. A profit and…

Rental yield compares the cash generated by a property as a percentage of the property price or market value. Of the many financial metrics that real estate investors use to…

You’ve hired a new property manager and now you need to prepare your tenants. A letter sent to tenants announcing a new property manager is a key part of helping…

Purchasing a single-family rental home with a tenant already in place can be a good way to start generating rental income the day that escrow closes.  However, when a tenant…

Most of us would like to believe that people follow the Golden Rule. However, the truth is that some prospective tenants do create fake landlord references when they fill out…

Finding reliable tenants who pay on time and treat your property with respect can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Many landlords waste weeks cycling through no-shows,…