Resources for Landlords and Real Estate Investors


Category: Landlord Education


What is a Mechanic’s Lien and How Does it Impact Landlords?

A Mechanic’s lien legally guarantees that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers get paid for their work. These liens can arise from any property improvement and cause major headaches if you don’t discharge them properly. An unresolved mechanic’s lien can prevent an owner from refinancing or selling his property and may even lead to foreclosure. What is …

3 Low-Risk Investment Strategies

Every investment involves risk. However, low-risk investments allow the chance of a return with little risk of losing your initial investment. While potential profits are comparatively low, low-risk investments often require minimal financial outlay and usually perform as predicted. What strategies are considered low-risk in real estate investing? Here are three ideas to consider: Buy, …

5 Sources of Rental Property Deals

Purchasing property below market value is a popular way for investors to generate excellent returns. Unfortunately, finding such discounted properties has become increasingly difficult in recent years due to rising housing demand and increased prices. However, deals can still be found by investors who exercise patience and diligence to acquire the right property at the …

Book Review – Real Estate Investing Gone Bad

Most real estate investing books extol passive income and other advantages of owning an investment property. But as any experienced landlord knows, real estate investing doesn’t always mean successful deals and passive monthly rent collection. Sometimes, units stay vacant for months, maintenance costs soar higher than profits, or tenants must be evicted through an expensive …