Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

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...

The Landlord’s Guide to Resident Rights

The Landlord’s Guide to Resident RightsAs a landlord, it’s crucial to be knowledgeable of resident rights (ie. those things your resident has a legal right to). Otherwise, you could face issues with your residents and even costly legal recourse. Being aware of fe...

Best Places to Invest in Kansas City, Missouri

Best Places to Invest in Kansas City, MissouriIt’s no secret that savvy investors have their eye on Kansas City investment real estate. But where should you invest in Kansas City and where should you avoid? Understanding the Kansas City metropolitan area will be key in maki...

Best Places to Invest in Huntsville, Alabama

Best Places to Invest in Huntsville, AlabamaIt’s no secret that savvy rental investors have their eye on Huntsville investment real estate. But where should you invest in Huntsville and where should you avoid? Understanding the Huntsville metropolitan area will be key in ma...

Sell Your Rental Property: 6 Reasons Why It's Time

6 Reasons Why You Should Sell Your Rental PropertyAre you deciding whether or not to sell your rental property? If headlines are any indication, now may be the time... Rental properties have long been regarded as some of the best investments in the personal finance marketplace. A...

What to Know Before Buying Rental Property

What to Know Before Buying Rental PropertyHave you ever wanted to own rental property?It makes sense—the idea of diversifying your portfolio and creating monthly, passive income is alluring. And when done right, it can be very rewarding. But before you go running off and bu...

Why Single-Family Rentals Still Have Strong Demand In 2022

Why Single-Family Rentals Still Have Strong Demand In 2022 (And Aren’t Slowing Down!)Home prices are skyrocketing while supply dwindles throughout the country. As a result, many Americans (especially first-time home buyers) are finding it extremely difficult to become homeo...

5 Challenges When Buying And Managing Rentals

5 Challenges When Buying And Managing RentalsAs much as people love talking about buying and selling rental property, one conversation that gets overlooked is this: Passive income CAN be a myth. Here’s what I mean. Buying real estate (especially rental prope...

The Resident Lifecycle: 7 Stages Every Landlord Should Know

The Resident Lifecycle: 7 Stages Every Landlord Should KnowBeing a landlord is a walk in the park, right? Simply buy a property, maybe do some quick fixes, find a superstar resident, sign that lease agreement, and BAM! You have yourself a cash-flowing rental property.&...

What Does a Property Manager Do? Here are 10 Ways They Help You

What a property manager does is more than most expect. And yes, it’s more than only fixing leaky pipes and chasing down monthly rent payments. From being your local, boots-on-the-ground expert, knowing all local, state, and national laws, and reducing the cost of maintainin...