Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

How Migration Patterns Are Reshaping Midwest Multifamily Demand

Whether you’re talking about birds in the fall or Americans in the twenty-first century, the term “migration pattern” typically evokes movement towards the South. This autumn, however, Americans are breaking with their feathered friends and flocking to a region ...

Single-Family vs. Multifamily vs. Commercial Real Estate: Which Investment Is Right for You?

If you’re looking to build wealth through real estate, one of the biggest questions to consider is the type of real estate you should invest in. Should it be single-family houses? Multifamily apartment buildings? Big commercial properties?The short answer: it depends. ...

Build-to-Rent: How Retail Investors Are Capitalizing on America’s Housing Shift

If you haven’t heard the news already, there’s an unusual trend happening in American housing markets—brand new homes are selling for less than resale. No, it’s not Opposite Day and you haven’t stepped through the looking glass. A rare conf...

1031 Exchange Guide for Real Estate Investors– With Hard-Won Tips From the Field

If you invest in real estate, chances are that someday you’ll end up selling one property and buying another. In this scenario, it’s likely you’ll want to use the gain from the sale of the old property to fund the purchase of the new one. You’ll also proba...

Is Chicago the New Sun Belt for Multifamily?

Move over Austin, there’s a new city topping the growth charts. One of the biggest real estate stories of the decade so far has been the remarkable draw of the South and Southwest. Since 2020, huge numbers of people have packed their bags and relocated to cities like A...

How to Evict a Squatter

Squatters, or unpermitted occupants of a rental property, pose a frustrating and legally complex situation for the landlord in charge. As a rental property owner, you hope this situation never comes to pass. Still, it is crucial to understand how to evict a squatter properly to p...

How to Use Home Equity to Build Wealth

Understanding how to use home equity to build wealth is a crucial step in maximizing the financial potential of your property.But it’s essential to understand how and when to leverage it effectively, as it’s not suited for all situations.In this article, we’ll e...

Streamline Your Rentals: What is a Rental Ledger and Best Practices

Are you tired of chasing payments, sifting through endless bank statements, or scrambling when it’s time to file taxes for your rental property? Managing rental finances can be complex and overwhelming, especially when you don't have a clear, organized system in place.T...

How to Find Multifamily Properties for Sale

If you’re a real estate investor or ready to become one, you have likely heard that multifamily properties are among the best ways to build long-term wealth. Whether it's a duplex or a 10-unit apartment building, these assets offer built-in diversification and scalabili...

Tenant Changed Locks and Disappeared? Here's What You Should Do

Imagine you pull into the driveway of your rental property for a routine check or to collect overdue rent. As you approach, you notice that something is off, and your key doesn’t work. A closer look reveals the locks have been changed without your permission. You try to cal...