becoming a landlord: Becoming A Landlord Part 2. Rehabbing the Fixer Upper - 04/21/15 05:07 AM
In my last blog I discussed targeting great tenants and in this blog I’m going to discuss the options available when purchasing a rental property. Once you’ve decided to become a landlord it’s time to decide if you want to purchase a “turn key” property that is ready to rent as soon as the property is transferred to you or if you want to purchase a property that is a “fixer upper” to try and improve your return on investment right away. There are obvious advantages to getting a home that is rent ready; you don’t have that time that the house sits … (5 comments)

becoming a landlord: Becoming a Landlord Part 1. Targeting Great Tenants - 04/21/15 04:56 AM
Becoming a landlord can and is a daunting endeavor. We’ve all heard the horror stories about 1. the tenants that make life miserable and cost years worth of any potential profits from your real estate investment 2. the house that needed thousands and thousands of dollars in unanticipated repairs or 3. housing market collapse (that rings a bell). Positive cash flow and appreciation are two key factors in being a successful real estate investor. Today I’m going to focus in on 1. The tenant factor. Tenants can stifle your profits in several ways, some common occurrences include; tenants trashing the property, … (1 comments)