Managing & Scaling

Jan 10, 2024Jan 19, 2024 Dave Meyer

Here’s How I’m Growing My Portfolio This Year—And How You Can Too

Building a portfolio strategy doesn't have to be difficult. It just requires a little thought and time. Here's how I'm expanding my portfolio this year.

Dec 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023 Kyle Spearin

Mastering Connections: A Blueprint for Achieving 127 Units in Three Years

Mastering connections and building your network can help any investor successfully scale their real estate portfolio.

Dec 23, 2023Jan 17, 2024 Chris Bibey

What Is a Good ROI on Rental Property?

A good ROI on rental property typically ranges from 6% to 10%, although this can vary with location, property type, and market conditions. In some areas, ROIs over 12% are…

Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023 Corby Goade

Giving Your Tenants a Gift for Christmas Is Nice—But Is It the Right Thing To Do?

The holidays are here! The egg nog is flowing along with the cash, and you’d like to keep it that way. You have long-term tenants, and they’ve been great—they pay…

Dec 20, 2023Dec 20, 2023 Brian Carberry

What is a Sublease?

A sublease is when a tenant rents the property they’re renting to another tenant—essentially reassigning the lease. In most subleases, the tenant’s renter covers all or a majority of the…

Dec 08, 2023Dec 08, 2023 Bruce Woodruff

Who Should Buy the Materials? The Customer or the Contractor?

In this article, expert contractor Bruce Woodruff delves into the crucial decision-making process in every construction project: Who should buy the materials?

Dec 06, 2023Dec 06, 2023 Bruce Woodruff

If You Start a Construction Project, Do NOT Make This Mistake

When it comes to construction projects, you should always have an incredibly clear scope of work. But first, let’s discuss preconstruction checklists, change orders, and what can go wrong. Scope…

Dec 04, 2023Dec 04, 2023 Liz Zack

Four Investors Shared Their 2024 Goals With Us—Here’s How They Plan to Start the Year Strong

The turn of the calendar always has us thinking about what we want to do differently—or more of—next year. Sure, you’ll want to make lofty New Year’s resolutions for 2024, but…

Dec 01, 2023Dec 01, 2023 Liz Zack

We Asked Two Investors What Their 2024 Investing Resolutions Were—Here’s What They Said

It’s almost that time of year! As you make your list of resolutions for 2024—somewhere between “Peloton more” and “learn to make paella”—consider adding a few real estate-specific bullets to…

Nov 09, 2023Nov 09, 2023 Cyrus Vanover

Landlord’s Guide to Intestate Property

When someone passes away without leaving a will, the estate must go through the probate process to determine heirs, settle outstanding debts, and distribute any remaining assets. The laws on…

Oct 31, 2023Oct 31, 2023 Samantha Hawrylack

The Landlord’s Guide to Security Deposits

Renting properties to tenants is a great way to earn passive income, but you must follow many laws and rules, including collecting security deposits. Before you begin renting to tenants,…

Oct 13, 2023Dec 04, 2023 Chris Bibey

Are Rental Properties a Good Investment?

For many years, rental properties have been one of the best (and most popular) ways to generate passive income. However, before you go down this path, it’s important to understand…

Oct 01, 2023Nov 17, 2023 Chris Bibey

7 Ways How to Spot a Fake Pay Stub From Your Tenants

It’s common practice to request a pay stub from prospective tenants for income verification. Here's how to tell if it's legit.