This is part two of a two part post. Read Part One >>> Being a landlord isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, especially when you’re just starting out. Whether it’s the maintenance costs, paperwork, troublesome tenants, or some mixture of all three, you’re bound to have questions. We spoke with the Bryan Jenkins, the principal broker […]
You’ve Bought Your First Property—Now What? Pt 1
This is part one of a two part post. After 8/8/18 you can read part two >>> Congratulations, you bought your first property. You spent time researching different markets, analyzing data, and meeting with different turnkey providers to find the best deal. All the hard work is done, right? The work of investing is over, […]
7 Things to Expect in States that Favor Tenants
Before the typical new investor pulls the trigger on buying a new rental property, they’ll do mountains of research on cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and market economics. Those are all good things, but an equally important factor tends to get swept under the rug: landlord/tenant legislation. When choosing where to invest, knowing the legal landscape […]
Three Ways to Succeed in Equilibrium
If expansion, equilibrium, decline, and absorption were a family, equilibrium would be the middle child—the one accidentally ignored until it inexplicably acted out. Parents are most successful when they can adjust their tactics to meet every child’s specific needs. Unfortunately, that’s usually easier said than done. It requires time, research, and hand-tailored strategies. Below you’ll find […]
The 1% Rule: Compare Apples to Apples
Real estate can be a tricky, complicated business. Even seasoned investors can find themselves overwhelmed by the influx of potential strategies. So when they’re offered one simple rule to cure all their real estate woes, they obviously jump on it. According to the 1% rule, your property’s rent should be equal or be greater than […]