What Are Squatters Rights? State-by-State Guide to Squatters Rights
“Possession is nine-tenths of the law.” Adverse possession of property — squatters’ rights — is commonly accepted in countries around the world. In fact, much of the American West was…
Rent Incentives on the Rise: 9 Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
It’s hard to make sense of the real estate market right now. The rising interest rates that began in 2022 have made mortgages more expensive. And yet home prices in…
8 Ways Technology Is Disrupting Real Estate Investing
Forget those ads you see on YouTube or TikTok with some tech bro promoting a shady new platform or program to “corner the real estate market.” Suppress the gag reflex…
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…
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…
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…
Terms in Real Estate Investing: Glossary of Real Estate Vocabulary
People throw hundreds of jargony real estate terms around in the industry, half of them acronyms. If you’re new to the industry, you almost need to carry around a glossary…
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…
How to Drive Up Market Rents for Your Properties
When you run the numbers for a prospective rental property and compare it to similar properties in the area you’ll find opportunities. You may be able to improve your profit…
How Much Do Different Types of Flooring Cost?
It seems like landlords need new flooring between every single tenancy. So what flooring options are available, how much do they cost, and how does new flooring affects your property…