Trash removal can quietly destroy a rehab budget. This is the real-world system I use to get rid of junk cheaply – sometimes for free, and occasionally for profit – using Facebook Marketplace, city trash rules, and scrappers.
A simple battery box is one of the easiest ways I save time, money, and stress during rental maintenance visits by preventing unnecessary emergency calls.
Here’s exactly where I list my long term rentals, which platforms actually bring qualified tenants, and the places I stopped using because they weren’t worth the time.
You can buy one house with your own cash… or five houses using OPM. Same money, completely different outcome. That’s the power of Other People’s Money – once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
Property tax assessors are scrolling Zillow just like tenants – but they’re using your rental photos to raise your taxes. Here’s how my own listing pictures triggered a huge assessment increase and how to prevent it from happening to you.
Tenants love to ask for their deposit the day they move out. But smart landlords wait. Here’s why I take my time, how sewer bills, bounced payments, and hidden roach traps affect deposits, and why a rushed refund can cost landlords real money.
Everyone starts somewhere – but knowing where you are on the investing ladder helps you pick the right next steps. Discover the stages and how to climb them without chaos.
Flood zones aren’t just a line on a map – they affect insurance, taxes, and long-term value. Here’s my real experience and what you must do before you buy.
Small, steady rent increases feel annoying now, but they prevent angry, catch-up hikes later. The annoyance increase keeps good tenants in place while quietly protecting your rental income.
Most landlords rush to fill vacancies — but taking your time and sticking to good criteria saves you money and stress in the long run. Learn the real reason patience beats desperation.