Having to evict a tenant is an unpleasant process for real estate investors and property managers. I’ve been managing rentals for more than 15 years, and I’ve evicted over 50 tenants. I understand the frustration… Read More »The Cost to Evict a Tenant
Being a section 8 real estate investor will generally reduce tenant turnover and nearly guarantee that the rent gets paid. However, the benefits of the program stop right there. I have owned rental properties for… Read More »13 Headaches for a Section 8 Real Estate Investor
If you manage rental properties long enough, you will eventually face a tenant that will not pay the rent. You must understand your options, including how long a landlord has to sue for unpaid rent.… Read More »5 Effective Ways to Recover Unpaid Rent
Carpets are a source of stress for tenants and landlords. Who is responsible for stains, rips, and burn marks on the carpet in a rental home? I can answer that. I have been a landlord… Read More »Can a landlord charge for carpet replacement?
You’ve got your first rental house and have no idea how to manage rental property effectively. I have been managing my own rental houses for over 15 years, and I’ve developed a process that reduces… Read More »5 Steps to Easily Manage your Rental Property
Why don’t more people invest in rental properties? There are many drawbacks to owning rental houses, but effectively overcoming these drawbacks will reward you with exceptional gains. I have amassed over 70 rental properties and… Read More »3 Reasons People Don’t Invest in Rental Properties
You arrive at your freshly remodeled house, ready to show the property to a young family looking for a rental. After some chit-chat, you slide the key into the doorknob, and when you turn the… Read More »The Best Way for Landlords to Organize Keys
A tenant not paying the rent is possibly the worst problem the average landlord will face. Fortunately, it’s a common problem, and there are solutions. I own a property management company, have over 65 rental… Read More »How to Deal with a Tenant not Paying the Rent
I have been building a portfolio of rental properties for the last 15 years and have nearly 70 properties. I have managed the properties myself, used a professional property management company for my rentals, and… Read More »Rentals: Using a Property Management Company
If you own rental properties long enough, repairs will inevitably be needed. Many first-time landlords face the dilemma of whether to handle rental house repairs themselves or spend money on a professional. I am an… Read More »5 Tips:Should I Handle Rental House Repairs Myself?