Rent Guarantee Insurance: New Options for Small Landlords
Updated 4/20/23: New companies and features have come to our attention and we have added them to this article. As an independent landlord, you invest your limited financial resources in…
National Multifamily Rents Up Slightly In April
Multifamily rents were up slightly in April “but less than previous years and in line with our forecast deceleration,” Yardi Matrix writes in the April report. “Demand remains stable despite…
NACA Loans: Can You House Hack with 0% Down Using the NACA Program?
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) is a nonprofit organization aimed at making homeownership affordable to underserved borrowers in lower-income communities. It coordinates with lenders to offer qualified borrowers…
Ep. #139: Property Management Tips with Chris Lee from Landlord Gurus
Brian Davis of Spark Rental chats with Chris Lee of Landlord Gurus about the tips and tricks of managing property. Video Broadcast Version Audio Podcast Version Also available on iTunes,…
Roth Conversion Ladders: How to Raid Your Retirement Funds Before 59
Want to tap your retirement accounts earlier than 59 ½? You can withdraw money from your tax-sheltered retirement funds earlier, tax- and penalty-free, using a strategy called a Roth conversion…
Tenant-Proof: 13 Rental Property Improvements to Fortify Against Damage
People are clumsy, dirty, accident-prone Tasmanian devils. That goes double for children, and says nothing of pets. Homeowners are no better, but they have so much money invested in their…
Best Cities for Real Estate Investing by GRM (Price/Rent Ratio) in Q2 2023
The last 12 months have seen a wild ride for real estate markets across the country. Median home prices jumped 4.99% nationwide as of the end of March 2023 since…
Ep. #138: 6 Ways to Protect Your Real Estate Portfolio from Market Corrections
Worried about real estate corrections bruising your returns? Here’s how to protect your property portfolio from downturns. Video Broadcast Version Audio Podcast Version Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever…
Cash for Keys Instead of Eviction: What Landlords Need to Know
“Cash for keys” is a term used to describe a situation where a landlord offers a tenant a sum of money to vacate the rental property voluntarily. If done properly,…
Statewide Virtual Meeting Wed Jun 7th: Success Story: 120K in Free Heat Pumps to replace Electric Baseboards
This presentation will focus on a landlord success story in Pittsfield, where electric resistance heat cost up to $600 per month last winter. We will learn: Heat pumps offer heating…