rental properties

Legendary investor Warren Buffett once said: “If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you’ll work until you die.” No one wants to work until they die, but people struggle to figure out how to make money while they sleep. In this post, I’m going to cover 3...

Real estate hasn't been an easy asset class to invest in for most retail investors. The traditional strategy requires a significant capital commitment and involves a long process of sourcing deals, arranging financing and countless hoops to jump through just to get to the closing table. That...

The real estate investment platform Arrived Homes just added eight new offerings to its platform today, allowing retail investors to buy shares of rental properties with a minimum investment as low as $100.  New Rental Property Investment Offerings The eight new properties are located in...

You invest in rental property to make money, but you can’t make money without great tenants. Even if you buy a turnkey property with the best tenants, most tenants don’t stay forever. You’ll need a way to screen for tenants and find the best renters for your property. Doing it...

As a real estate investor, you have more to track than the rental income you collect. If you only track your income, you’d be on the hook for a much larger tax liability than you planned. Tracking your expenses helps ensure that the investment is the right fit (you’re making a profit)....

Selling a tenant-occupied property poses its challenges. While all good things must come to an end, as a landlord, you’re locked into a lease agreement with your tenants. You can’t decide to sell the home and tell them to move - they have the right to stay through the lease term. Does...

Every day, investors decide they’ve had enough owning investment homes. They’d rather liquidate the investment and either enjoy their retirement savings or invest elsewhere. Sometimes it’s about the market - they found a better market to invest their money, and sometimes it’...

You invest in property to make money. If you made money acting as a landlord, you felt good about your property. But then, when it’s time to sell, it could get a lot more complicated. Not too many buyers want a rental property, so your audience is limited. Suddenly it makes investing in...

You invested in a rental property to make money, but that scenario may look a little iffy when it comes time to sell. Even in a rocking real estate environment, you may find it hard to sell a rental property for top dollar if you don’t have the right help. Selling your rental property...

Investing in real estate isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. When you decide to add real estate investments to your portfolio, you need to decide where to invest. The location can make or break your investment. Whether you want to invest in the cheapest place to buy a home or the place with...

Buying your first rental property is exciting and overwhelming. Done right, it can create regular cash flow and incredible capital gains. But, like any investment, rental properties have a way of wrecking your finances in one fell swoop when not done right. Here are 15 tips to make buying your...