Spring has long been recognized as the prime time to list a property, but it is also a prime season for many tenants. June 1 is a popular starting point for many new leases which means that, as a landlord, you have the task of transitioning existing tenants out while ushering new ones in. If […]
There are times in your investing business when things will get monotonous and you will feel that you are constantly repeating yourself. In time, the business will start to get stale. If you are not producing, you will quickly lose interest and eventually get out of the business. Many investors forget that one of the […]
So you have spent the last few months reading every possible investing book you can find, designing your new website and getting acquainted with social media and search engine optimization. You have even started writing a few blog posts and actually took a call from a friend of a friend the other day. Things are […]
Everyone wants to feel as if they are the most important person in the world. When we go out to eat, we want our server to treat us like gold. When we talk to someone at customer service, we want a special deal that no other company can deliver. Whether you realize it or not […]
Even the most experienced landlords will have problems from time to time. Regardless if you are renting your first property or you have a portfolio, it is always important to get to the root of your problems. What you will find is that even though you did not directly cause these issues, you may be […]
There are a multitude of reasons why people opt to work with one person over another. Convenience and familiarity are two of the main factors. While these are important, it usually comes down to whether or not you can deliver on what you say you are going to do, how you are going to do […]
It can be very overwhelming if you are just starting out in the real estate business. There are numerous terms to get accustomed to in addition to others telling you how to approach things. While almost all of the advice you receive is well intentioned, not all of it is good advice for your particular […]
Everybody is always trying to save a buck. It is the human nature of people to try to get the best deal possible and to save money wherever you can. In real estate you can haggle with commissions or negotiate with your contractors to get the lowest price. One of the other areas where investors […]
The idea of having someone else pay down your mortgage or provide you with positive cash flow every month is a very appealing one. That being said, the role of a landlord is not for everyone. The thought of going to your mailbox every month and getting a rent check is nice, but there is […]
Every time you do a mailing, you expose yourself to scrutiny. If your mailing is to distressed homeowners, you have to understand that you are reaching them at a low point in their lives. Additionally, depending on where they are with their delinquency they may have been received calls and letters for months almost every […]