Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

3 Ways to Decrease Vacancy Rates For Your Rental Property

Welcome back to our blog series covering all things vacancies.In part one of this series, we lay out what vacancy rate is, why vacancies lose you money, and how to calculate it in your rental investing business. If you missed part one of this blog series, you can check ...

Orlando Housing Market: Stats and Trends

Orlando Housing Market: Stats and TrendsThe Orlando housing market continues to break records and make headlines. And from the looks of it, this red-hot market isn’t cooling down any time soon.Inventory of homes for sale increased by almost 50%, according to a recent report...

Guide to Investing in Huntsville, Alabama

Guide to Investing in Huntsville, AlabamaReal estate has become a popular investment for people to diversify their income streams and potentially hedge against inflation. If you want to start real estate investing, Huntsville, Alabama, is certainly worth considering. Huntsvi...

6 Tips for Out-of-State Investors Interested in Alabama

6 Tips for Out-of-State Investors Interested in AlabamaReal estate investors enjoy the benefits of diversified portfolios, appreciation, and passive income, among other perks. But what if you don’t currently live in one of the best markets for real estate investing? Th...

What is Vacancy Rate and How To Calculate It

All forms of investing come with some degree of risk—that’s the nature of spending money to make money. If this comes as a surprise, consider it a key lesson in investment. Real estate, particularly rental investing, is no exception.One of the most challenging and cos...

How Turnkey Real Estate Investing Works

How Turnkey Real Estate Investing WorksTurnkey real estate investing refers to the purchase of a ready-to-move-in home. These properties are typically recently-built or renovated and require no large-scale updates. In other words, they’re ready to rent out to residents imme...

Guide to Investing in Kansas City, Missouri

Guide to Investing in Kansas City, MissouriReal estate investing has become a popular venture for many, and for good reason. As more people look for different types of passive income and financial streams, investing in real estate has become an effective solution. If you’re...

What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?

What Does Landlord Insurance Cover?When renting out a property, it's a common mistake to think that homeowner's insurance will cover the property if there are any accidents. In reality, many coverages of homeowner’s insurance no longer apply once a resident is livin...

Is DIY Rental Property Management Right For You?

Is DIY Rental Property Management Right For You?While owning a rental property is a smart business plan and a fantastic source of passive income, it isn’t just a matter of kicking your feet up and collecting rent. A lot of work goes into DIY rental property management, from...

What is the Fair Housing Act?

What is the Fair Housing Act?In 1968, a federal law known as the Fair Housing Act was set in place. This law was put into place to stop discrimination from occurring in the housing space, whether that be for renters, buyers, or anyone applying for a mortgage. Under...