You just wrote an $8,500 check for a new HVAC system in your rental property, and now you’re wondering if you can deduct the entire amount this year on your…
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Why new home sales are booming
Sam Goldfarb of the Wall Street Journal writes that Treasury yields keep grinding higher, with the recent $16 billion 20-year auction drawing lukewarm demand and lifting benchmark rates to fresh…
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How to Properly Account for Prepaid Rent (Landlord’s Guide)
When a tenant offers to pay several months of rent in advance, it might seem like a financial win. However, this creates a specific accounting situation you need to handle…
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4 Easy Ways to Verify a Tenant’s Income
While most renters are honest about their financial situation, the unfortunate reality is that some applicants falsify income information. One fabricated pay stub or doctored bank statement can lead to…
Rental Property Depreciation Calculator
While calculators like this can be useful for estimating your depreciation, preparing a final tax calculation is still best left up to the professionals. In order to more easily…
The 6 Best Azibo Alternatives [2025 Edition]
Azibo is a popular property management software that simplifies day-to-day rental property tasks. But like any tool, Azibo has its limitations. Some real estate investors have noted frustrations with its…
Home prices rise 3.2%, led by Midwest
Lily Katz of Redfin starts us off this week reporting that while U.S. home prices rose 3.2% year-over-year in February 2025, the Midwest led the surge, with Milwaukee’s median sale…
Why home sellers are worried about the housing market
Joel Berner of Realtor.com reports that mortgage rates have dropped, with the Freddie Mac 30-year rate falling 13 basis points to 6.63%, the lowest since December. This decline, driven by…
Rents rise for the first time in 6 months
Yesterday, tariffs went into effect for several U.S. trading partners. Jeff Andrews of HousingWire reports that tariffs on steel, lumber, and various goods from China, Mexico, and Canada will add…
