Resources for Landlords and Real Estate Investors


Category: Landlord Education


Long-term vs. Short-term Rentals

As with most things in life, a list of both pros and cons can be compiled concerning the ownership of both long-term and short-term rental properties. The recent shift in the hospitality industry toward short-term rentals versus the traditional hotel vacation stay finds many investors intrigued by the possibilities and potential of this growing market. But let’s hope this doesn’t happen before a thorough investigation into the advantages and …

The Many Facets of Rental Property Maintenance

Maintenance. The word is often responsible for nightmares and huge pits in the stomach, but it doesn’t have to be that way. While some rental property owners and managers wring their hands and procrastinate over maintenance issues, others have learned that a “plan to maintain” is a critical aspect in the success of their rental property pursuits.   Maintenance comes in many shapes and sizes, and …

Organization Pays Off

“A good system shortens the road to the goal.”  –  Orison Swett Marden  Whether you’re creating a sound strategy for investing in property or just trying to maintain the property you already own, organization is key to reaching your best potential.   Money: Draw up your personal ‘policies and procedures.’   Establish an accurate picture of your income. (Hint: Don’t …

Pets or No Pets?

There are pros and cons to everything in life. And that includes the issue of renting housing property to pet owners.   Did you know that in 2020, pet ownership in the U.S. rose from 67% of households to an all-time high of 70%? That’s according to Steve King, president, and CEO of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in a preview of the association’s …

Should you let your tenants make improvements on your rental property?

The Rental Lease: Security in the Details

The residential lease has an important task to fulfill. As a legal contract, it should outline the terms and conditions and obligations that will govern the landlord/tenant relationship.    The lease or rental agreement must contain “the basics,” including—  A description of the property  The names of the occupants  The terms of the lease   The monthly …

US Supreme Court Ends CDC Eviction Moratorium

On Thursday (August 26th, 2021), the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the CDC eviction moratorium.  The underlying case was originally filed The Alabama Association of Realtors and contended that the CDC eviction moratorium was unconstitutional.  The case will now go through a slow appeal process, but during that time the eviction moratorium cannot be enforced. Here …