Staying on track with diet and exercise while traveling is a difficult task, especially if you easily fall prey to temptation. It's often easier and cheaper to grab fast food or a quick slice of pizza, especially when options are limited in airports... (Read More)

You know that a real estate investment can be a great way to bring in extra income. You can be a landlord while working a job or pursuing a hobby. You can even make being a landlord your main gig. When it comes to real estate investments, you can... (Read More)

Not all property management companies are the same. You don’t want to entrust your vacation home rental(s) to just anyone. That's why you need to ask the right questions to determine who might be best equipped to handle your needs. Keep these... (Read More)

It’s an awkward position to be in. If just a few homeowners aren’t paying their HOA fees, it can really start to affect your financials. But what you do can be just as important as what you don't do in response to such situations. In fact, a lot... (Read More)

The prime summer rental season is behind us. With the arrival of fall, Old Man Winter will be showing his face very soon. Winter is a time to enjoy the indoors and time with family and friends. But it can also spell trouble for rental properties... (Read More)

There are a lot of perks of owning real estate. It's a great investment. Plus, it provides passive income. Your time is valuable and a passive income allows you to make money without investing hours upon hours. You can literally be making money in... (Read More)

While you may be a landlord because you're motivated by the income opportunity, you can't approach the tenant relationship as such. The relational aspect of renting a property can't be overstated. You need to treat it as more than a business... (Read More)

As a landlord, you know that staying on top of all the responsibilities associated with managing rental properties can be a difficult task. Even if you have a small team to help you out, managing your property or properties can be a huge headache... (Read More)

Are you struggling with high turnover or low occupancy in your rental units? Your strategy (or lack thereof) may be to blame. Your marketing should be active, not passive. Hint: a basic "for rent" sign won't do. Following are effective and creative... (Read More)