Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

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Getting Started ResourcesWhether you're just starting your real estate journey or considering turning your home into a rental property, this section is designed to help you take those critical first steps. From understanding how to build a rental portfolio to learning the bas...

A Guide to Maintenance and Repairs for Rental Properties

As a rental property owner, staying on top of repairs and routine maintenance is essential to keeping your property in good condition and your residents satisfied. While repairs address unexpected issues that arise, routine maintenance helps prevent larger problems from developin...

Self Management vs Property Management: Which Should You Choose?

Years back, a small real estate investor, who also happened to be an attorney, contacted Evernest about property management services. Up to that point, he had managed his properties on his own. However, as an attorney, he realized his time spent self-managing was worth far more e...

Section 8 Investing: An In-Depth Guide

As a rental property owner, you may see the appeal of Section 8 housing but find the process challenging, with many hoops to jump through and paperwork to navigate. The benefit, however, is the reliability of receiving a regular subsidy payment once a qualified resident moves in....

6 Steps to Buying a House

Purchasing a home is a fun and exciting time, but any homeowner will tell you it is also an incredibly stressful experience. From aligning your buying power with a property that meets your needs to securing funding, making an offer, and closing the deal, there are many aspects yo...

How Do You Know It Is Time To Hire A Property Manager?

Managing rental properties can be rewarding, but it can quickly become overwhelming. For many landlords, the excitement of DIY property management fades as the responsibilities multiply. So, how do you know when to hire a property manager? In this article, we’ll discuss the...

How To Screen Potential Residents: The Benefit of a Disciplined Approach

The resident screening process is your most valuable tool if you’re setting out to find the ideal residents for your rental property. The process you use to evaluate applicants will be the difference between finding residents that are just fine, and those that are perfect f...

What Do I Need To Do to Rent My Home?

Have you been asking yourself, "what do I need to do to rent my home?"Renting out your home can be an exciting adventure, giving you a new stream of income and the chance to benefit from property appreciation. But it does require some careful planning and preparation to...

Adding Your Property Manager as Additional Insured

As your property management partner, Evernest is committed to managing your property effectively and minimizing risks for you as a property owner. One crucial step in this process is naming Evernest as an "Additional Insured" on your homeowner’s insurance pol...

Landlords' Checklist: Here's How to Handle a Tenant Emergency With Ease

One of the most nerve-wracking aspects of being a landlord? The inevitable moment when your tenant calls with an emergency. Remember: it’s not a matter of *if* something will go wrong during a lease, but *when.* And let’s be honest, these situations often pop up at th...