When a tenant wants to repaint his unit, a question that often comes up, should we let the a new tenant repaint his unit? On his page, Ask Landlord Hank…

Using a thorough tenant move-in checklist can reduce vacancy and repair costs by speeding up turnover and making sure outgoing tenants pay for whatever damage they’ve done. Estimates of the…

The ability to run screening reports on prospective tenants is one of the most powerful tools landlords have when it comes to choosing great renters. Used correctly, this information helps…

Whether you have two properties or 20, you probably need some help managing them. Property management software is designed for property owners who need a better way to keep tabs…

No landlord enjoys paying for maintenance. Repairs are the largest variable cost when operating rental properties. This is true for single-family homes or large apartment buildings. Some landlords might tend…

Do you have responsibility as a landlord for tenant safety and security on your rental property? In most states, a landlord bears some degree of responsibility for tenant safety. This…

Financing real estate investments can be tricky when you’re self-employed. Lenders look for consistent income, which is harder to show without a W-2. But getting a mortgage is very doable…

Cash is the most significant barrier to entry for most new real estate investors. Even when you borrow 80% of a home’s purchase price, that still leaves you coming up…

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, haven’t been around too long, but they definitely shook up the collectibles market. For a little while, NFTs became the hottest niche in the blockchain space,…

Ravi Malhotra The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in 2021 and 2022, respectively, enable multifamily affordable housing (MFAH) properties to pursue high-impact upgrades…