How to Become a Property Manager: And How It Makes You a Better Investor
The Big Picture On Becoming a Property Manager Property managers handle leasing, tenant communication, maintenance, and finances. Meet requirements (age, education, residency, licensing), develop skills (organization, communication), and consider certifications…
Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House – Making the Right Call
The Big Picture On Deciding to Whether to Pay Off Student Loans or Buy a House: Carefully evaluate the return on investment of purchasing a home versus paying off existing…
The Budgeting Benefits of Reputation Management
Multifamily online reputation management is crucial to protecting multifamily reviews and distinguishing a rental property in the competitive space. By Kendall Pretzer Reputation management has emerged as a crucial aspect…
Landlord Security Deposit Mistakes: Costly Errors to Avoid
The Big Picture On The Common and Costly Mistakes Landlords Make With Security Deposits Protect yourself from tenant disputes by meticulously documenting the property’s condition during move-in and move-out inspections.…
More Young Adults Living With Parents
There are more young adults living with parents than at any point since the 1940s, says a new report from Apartment List economists. Housing affordability is forcing young adults between…
Advertising, Showings, and Applications
In our previous episodes, we talked about choosing a rental and getting it set up. In this installment of our Landlording A-Z series, we’ll discuss advertising and filling vacancies, showing…
What’s the Rule of 72 in Investing?
The Big Picture On the Rule of 72 in Investing: The Rule of 72 is a simple formula to estimate how long it takes an investment to double: Years to…
Bonds vs Real Estate: Choosing the Right Investment for Retirees
The Big Picture On Bonds vs Real Estate Investment for Retirement Low Treasury bond returns make them less suitable for retirement income. Real estate offers stable income and low risk,…
Bad Tenants: Best Ways to Spot and Handle Them
The Big Picture on How To Handle Bad Tenants: Identifying excuse-makers, nitpickers, and slobs early through thorough tenant screening, including credit and eviction history, as well as observing their behavior…
Money Mindset: Your Subconscious Is Sabotaging Your Success
The Big Picture On Improving Your Money Mindset: Success requires not just setting goals but creating detailed plans and routines to achieve them. Systematizing behaviors leads to consistent progress and…