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National Rental Rates Up For First Time In 6 Months

The national rental rates for both one and two-bedrooms are up on a monthly basis for the first time in 6 months, according to a new Zumper report, which mirrors…

Tenant Background Checks and Your Rights

The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) jointly published a resource for rental housing applicants and tenants…

What to Know About Appraisals and Appraisal Contingencies  

Appraisals and Appraisal Contingencies Are you buying or selling a home? Knowing about appraisals and appraisal contingencies can save you from costly surprises. In this article, we’ll explain the importance…

Rent Concessions Cool with Spring Rental Season

As rent concessions cool during the upcoming leasing season, property managers are signaling a tighter market for renters this spring, according to a Zillow report. Tempting rental concessions such as…

How to Navigate Frozen Pipes – Video Extra

In this video, Landlord Gurus founders Eli Secor and Chris Lee discuss frozen pipes. Eli talks about his experience with a bursted pipe in one of his rentals and some…

What Landlords Need To Know About Emotional Support Animals And The Fair Housing Act

The Big Picture On Emotional Support Animals And Fair Housing Law For Landlords: Landlords must accommodate Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) under the Fair Housing Act, setting them apart from typical…

Building Equity: 10 Ways to Create Real Estate Equity Faster

The Big Picture On Building Real Estate Equity Faster: Focusing on renovations that maximize return on investment, like cosmetic upgrades or essential improvements is an excellent way to create real…

How to Buy Your First Rental Property 101

The Big Picture On Buying Your First Rental Property: Rental properties can provide a steady passive income stream and have historically outperformed other asset classes over the long term. Financing…

Should Landlords Accept Partial Rent Payments?

The Big Picture On Should Landlords Accept Partial Rent Payment: Accepting partial rent from one tenant but not another could be seen as discrimination, opening you up to lawsuits. Landlords…

OPM: Real Estate Investing with Other People’s Money

The Big Picture For OPM In Real Estate: Leveraging Other People’s Money (OPM) can help you scale your portfolio, reduce risk, and create mutually beneficial opportunities. Building relationships with friends…