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10 Ways to Find Distressed Properties as an Investor
Want to score a deal on your next property? Buy a distressed property from a motivated seller. Of course, you’re not the only one trying to score a good deal…
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Best Ways to Increase Rent: Submetering Water and Electricity Utilities vs RUBS
As a landlord, you may be renting out an apartment with utilities included in the rent. This appears simple as you just charge one price for rent and utilities. However,…
Rent Inflation Hits Outer-Ring Suburbs The Hardest
Rent inflation has hit the outer-ring suburbs of major metros the hardest in the last two years, according to new research from Apartment List. The report says, “Over the past…
Four Security Tips That Help Landlords Make More Money and Retain Tenants
According to statistics, 41% of landlords manage their properties by themselves. Overseeing your rental properties means you need to find solutions and features that make your rentals more attractive and…
Ep. #112: When To Use A Co-Signor For An Investment Property Loan
When should real estate investors bring on a co-signor for an investment property mortgage? Brian and Deni break down when it makes sense to use a co-signor for investment property…
Ep. #111: What To Do If Your Tenant Goes To Jail
Rent never came. And you find out your tenant is in jail. What do you do? What steps do you take? Brian and Deni break down what landlords should do…
Ep. #110: Flipping Homes in a Cooling Housing Market with Courtney Poulos
Deni interviews Courtney Poulos, hos of Season 2 of The American Dream TV, a former member of the Forbes Real Estate Council, and a recurring panelist at Inman Connect, Awesome…
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7 Tax Questions You Need to Ask as a Landlord
What Are The Important Tax Questions You Need To Ask? No matter who you are, you probably have at least one frustrating story regarding taxes. As a landlord, taxes can…
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How to Calculate Depreciation
Calculating Depreciation As many investors know, there are three main ways to make money in real estate investing: appreciation, cash flow, and the tax advantages a property affords you. Fundamental…
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The Real Estate Cycle: How to Invest Through Housing Market Corrections
All markets are cyclical. As an investor, you need to understand the real estate cycle — or become a victim of the next real estate crash. But that doesn’t mean…