How To Evict A Tenant?
Sometimes, you may have to evict a tenant. No landlord wants to find themselves in this situation, but sometimes you must play the hand you’re dealt. The process doesn’t have…
Ep. #129: Boredom: The Silent Killer Risk For Smart People’s Finances
Investors get bored of dollar cost averaging, index funds, and robo-advisors — and then they start trying to beat the market by picking individual stocks or trying to time the…
Hidden Cost of Active Income And Why You Need Steady Passive Income?
Active income has been the dominant and the most common way of earning money in our economy. But it has its own limitations and when it comes to becoming financially…
An Open Letter to Boston City Council about Rent Control and G.L. Chapter 40P
Dear Councilor: This letter might surprise you, but I’m going to tell you how Boston can have rent control without a home rule petition. You can have it today, or…
Everything Property Owners Should Know About Security Deposits
Security deposits can be an important part of renting or owning a property, as it provides protection for landlords against potential damages. Understanding the laws and policies that govern security…
What Are 4-Point Inspections in Real Estate, and Why Do Them?
When buying a new property, it pays to know what four-point inspections are and why they’re important. A 4-point inspection is an assessment conducted by a qualified professional and it’s…
Newly Built Apartments Getting Smaller
The average size of newly built apartments in 2022 has decreased to 887 square feet, down from the 941 square foot average 10 years ago, RentCafe reports. In a report…
Fundrise Review 2023: An Easy Way to Diversify Your Portfolio?
Despite being a real estate investor and landlord myself, I love real estate crowdfunding platforms. You can take $10 and invest it in dozens of different properties, rather than investing…
6 Takeaways From The National Multifamily Housing Conference
The John Burns Real Estate Consulting team attended the National Multifamily Housing Council’s recent conference and came away with 6 takeaways to share with our readers. The report points out…
Economic Indicators Show Positive Multifamily Outlook
Multifamily demand remained steady in January, with rents leveling off after a fourth-quarter dip, to show a positive multifamily outlook, Yardi Matrix said in their January report. “The sturdy job…