Tools For Self-Managing Your Rentals
Monday, July 28
Self-managing your rental properties doesn't have to be stressful. Use these tools to make managing your rentals a smooth process! Apartments.com - use this website/software for automated rent collection, document management, and expense tracking. Google Drive - use this for additional document m...
Tips for your house hack search in Chicago
Monday, July 28
When looking for a property to house hack, keep an eye out for these things in a potential house hack property: Duplex up/down units - units that are duplexed up or down mean more finished square footage and usually more bedrooms and/or bathrooms, which translates to higher rents. Low rents - pro...
Tenant Screening Tips Every Landlord Should Know
Tuesday, January 21
As a landlord, finding reliable tenants is critical to protecting your investment and ensuring a stress-free rental experience. Beyond the standard advice of having renters submit applications and conducting credit & background checks, I want to share some tips to elevate your tenant screenin...
3 Lessons I've Learned From Dealing with Tenants
Friday, January 17
After investing in real estate for over 5 years now, I've experienced a spectrum of different tenants. Here are 3 lessons I've learned from dealing with them: (1) If the tenant wants to leave or break the lease, let them leave and find a new tenant. Think of this as the "unhappy clause". If the ...
7 Lessons I Have Learned From House Hacking
Wednesday, January 15
I've house hacked four properties in the Chicago area since 2019. As a real estate agent in Chicago, I've had the privilege to help others house hack as well. Here are 7 lessons I have learned from house hacking: 1) The sooner you start house hacking, the better. 2) It's the most convenient, lowe...