Being a landlord isnt as good or bad as people often make it out to be. In most cases, the reality lands somewhere between the two extremes. But if youre going to delve into the world of real estate investing, youll need a few things to be successful....

Raising rent can be an importantpart of staying profitable as a real estate investor. Still, it comes with risks, such as tenant turnover and increased time commitment. While there is no one-size-fits-allanswer to the should I raise my rent question,...

If we dont change something, we are headed for a divorce. I am sure you would agree that these are very strong (and scary) words to hear your spouse say to you. This was a comment my husband, Matt, said to me back in 2009 during one of our *many* heated...

Raising rent can be an importantpart of staying profitable as a real estate investor. Still, it comes with risks, such as tenant turnover and increased time commitment. While there is no one-size-fits-allanswer to the should I raise my rent question,...

The basics of becoming a landlord are straightforward: Buy a property in a promising neighborhood, fix it up, find tenants, and start charging slightly more than youre paying in regular costs. But if you want to protect your assets and ensure youre following...

Consider this: Youre looking for a lender to do a BRRRR in your chosen market, and you find someone through the traditional wayreferrals. But we have all gotten referrals by friends and family that turned out to be lousy. Why? Because most people like...

My friend Jack recently sold his tenanted investment property. He lives in Alabama, a state prone to sinkholes. (Oooh, foreshadowing.) He was selling FSBO and was approached by an unrepresented buyer. They agreed on a price, and the sale progressed rather...