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ROI on Real Estate: Historical Returns & Types of Returns on Property

When people ask me about the return on investment (ROI) for real estate, they often balk when I respond that I aim for 15–30% returns. But I’m getting ahead of…

Are There Free Skip Tracing Tools for Real Estate? Free & Paid Tools Compared

What is a skip tracer? It sounds like some kind of cool, futuristic sci-fi job — like a cyberpunk private eye who tracks people down through a network of intergalactic…

The BRRRR Method of Real Estate Investing

What Is The BRRRR Method? The BRRRR method has received a lot of attention in the past few years. It’s been popularized by sites like BiggerPockets, and it is frequently…

ROI for Rental Properties and Why It Matters

Calculate ROI For Your Properties There’s a lot to keep in mind when purchasing your first investment property. To be successful, you need to be constantly aware of the various…

Average Property Management Fees: Common Costs & Negotiation

Becoming a landlord is stressful enough without getting nickeled and dimed by property managers. When you hire a property manager, you delegate the labor of advertising vacant rentals, screening tenants,…

Can You Use a Business Loan to Buy Rental Properties?

When you need financing to buy a home, you look for a home loan. When you need financing for a small business, you might look for a business loan. But…

Passive vs. Active Investing in Real Estate: Pros & Cons of Rentals vs. Syndications

Chocolate or caramel? Rock or hip hop? Passive or active investing in real estate? Some investors love buying rental properties directly and owning them in their entirety. Others prefer buying…

Complete Checklist for Flipping a Property

Property Flipping Checklist As a house flipper, you’re an innovator and creative thinker. You know that investing in creative real estate strategies can lead to greater returns, and you aren’t…

Hidden Costs of Low-End Rentals that Don’t Show Up in Cash Flow Calculations

When I first started buying rental properties, I had no idea how to calculate rental cash flow. I just assumed the cash flow was “the rent minus the mortgage payment.”…

How to Transfer a Rental Property to an LLC

If you’re new to real estate investing—and especially as you grow your portfolio of rental properties—sooner or later you’ll be faced with a choice about how to structure your business.…