Nonfarm payroll employment increased 850,000 last month, the biggest jump since August 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Reportedly, residential specialty trade contractors increased by 13,000, however employment…
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Rental Income and Expense Worksheet: Free Resources
There’s an old saying that goes, “You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been.” That’s true in life, and especially true when you’re…
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How Investors Use Price to Rent Ratio to Evaluate Properties
People shopping for a home use the price to rent ratio to determine whether it makes more financial sense to rent or own. Real estate investors can also use the…
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What is Vacancy Rate and How Should You Calculate It?
A common mistake beginner rental property investors make is ball parking the vacancy rate. Using an inaccurate vacancy rate can cause significant errors in your revenue projections for rental property.…
Top 20 Real Estate Investing Podcasts Worth a Listen
Every real estate investor knows that time is money. That’s why it’s important to know where to find the best real estate podcasts that are worth listening to. We’ve scoured…
The push for more ADUs in the U.S.
As housing affordability and supply continue to dominate headlines, many forward-thinking experts and municipalities have turned their attention to enabling densification through accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The National Association of…
A Simple and Free Rent Roll Template for Landlords
Homeowners are used to buying houses based on the price-per-square-foot, but real estate investors have to think a little bit differently. That’s because when investors are really buying is the…
2025 Rental Property Analysis Spreadsheet [Free Template]
While running the numbers on a rental property, many investors wonder if they’ve accounted for every expense, questioned whether the cash flow projections are accurate, and felt the pressure to…
8 Types of Rental Property Loans and How Each Works
Using other people’s money by getting a loan on a rental property can be a good way to increase potential returns as long as you conservatively balance risk with reward. …