All blog topics pertaining to buy and hold long term investments.
When we are showing a vacancy, we are usually in one mode: get it rented. We want the best qualified applicant as soon as possible. We want to find out as much about the person Read more…
The most underrated topic in buy and hold real estate investing is Fair Housing. In fact, its staggering how many investors don’t bother learning much if anything about Fair Housing. I was flabbergasted when I Read more…
Growing a real estate portfolio with a large purchase is a daunting task. It has the thrill of a successful outcome tied with apprehension of taking on something so large, usually in debt form. For Read more…
“Sometimes I show apartments. Sometimes I’m the enforcer. Most of the time though I’m a psychologist who provides housing to people.”
1. You Aren’t Protecting Your Time. It’s a common thing in real estate investing and business in general to jump as soon as a potential or current customer needs something. It’s our natural instinct. But Read more…
A very good long-standing tenant of mine recently gave notice to move. Of courses I’m not thrilled at the prospect of having to find another renter but I’m accepting it and a little excited about Read more…
I recently had the opportunity to network with about a hundred real estate investors from the Midwest. The most entertaining part of the gathering was the “purchase war stories” we shared in the lounge. Not Read more…
Too specific screening criteria in the ad Many investors thinks it saves time when they extensively list their screening criteria in the ad. Some ads will include specifics about credit score, income requirements, job stability, Read more…
Documentation is always your best friend in rentals and definitely with security deposits. For security deposit documentation is often key to prevent losing a ton of money from a security deposit return contested in court. Read more…
As a landlord and property manager I look at security deposits with two different hats from time to time. I will admit the views can be stark different at times. As a landlord I tend Read more…