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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Many lease agreements have an automatic month-to-month renewal clause that goes into effect unless a landlord or tenant provides notice that a lease is not being renewed. As a general…

Staying on top of income, expenses, and cash flow is a key part of owning and operating a rental property. While some investors are satisfied with using a basic spreadsheet…