Knowing how to get a mortgage is a crucial step in your journey to buy a rental property. Of course, the money side of things can be intimidating. How do you find a lender? What type of mortgage do you...
Hiring a property manager can be one of the best or worst decisions in your real estate investing career. The right property manager can give you the time to scale your portfolio to new heights, all while increasing the revenue...
In This Article When I first started in real estate, it was a no-brainer that I would self-manage. Like many investors looking to make real estate investing their full-time job, it simply was not feasible to give such a huge...
In This Article Key Takeaways Landlord-friendly states are characterized by factors that maximize revenue and minimize regulatory hassles for landlords.The top 7 landlord-friendly states for 2024 are Texas, Alabama, Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Arizona, and Indiana.Investing in out-of-state rental properties in...
In This Article A few months ago, I had to decide whether to sell my primary residence or turn it into a rental. At this point, I didn’t have any investment properties (I do now; more on that in a...
In This Article Key Takeaways A record-high 27,500 build-to-rent homes were completed in 2023, almost triple the number of completions from two years prior. This year, the number of completions is set to nearly double.Institutional investors have poured large chunks...
In This Article Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to homes and mortgage payments. High interest rates and soaring house prices have made developers, homeowners, and investors consider going smaller to make big money. “The monthly payment matters more than anything else,...
In This Article In 2015, my wife and I moved across the world to Abu Dhabi. Within six months, I lost my remote job—leaving me stranded on the other side of the world with no contacts or income. Over the next few...
If you’re like most investors, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Should I pay off my rental property early?” With today’s high mortgage rates, troublesome inflation, low inventory, and risky economy, many investors don’t know whether it’s the right move to pay...
In This Article If you’re new to real estate investment, we know you have plenty of questions. Buying your first property is a big deal, a huge step, and one of the best things you can do for your financial...
