Forbes Ranks Kansas City as One of Best Cities for Renters
Friday, March 31
Good news, KC investors! Kansas City has just been ranked as one of the top cities for renters in 2017 by Forbes.If you’re already investing in this Midwestern gem, you probably already knew this. But for those who have yet to take the investment leap, this is the type of news that you may have j...
Need to Sell Now? Try One of These Alternative Exit Strategies
Wednesday, March 29
Having a good exit strategy, or two or three, is an important piece of your overall investment plan. Why? Because sh*t happens. Things don’t always work out according to plan, and when these moments arise, you need a good Plan B. In real estate, this may mean unloading the property as quickly as ...
Tax Write-offs for Rental Property
Monday, March 27
I think it’s fair to say that most people dread tax season. Except maybe for accountants. But for the rest of us, getting everything ready for Uncle Sam is usually a busier and more stressful time of year. Investors are no exception. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done to get your taxes i...
Investing in a College Neighborhood? Here are the Pros and Cons
Thursday, March 23
College towns can be veritable gold mines for investors. There are a number of unique advantages that come with owning rental property in these areas that you won’t find with other locales. On the flip side, though, there are a few negatives that you may find with this type of investment. Here’s ...
Watch Out for These Risks When Considering a Partnership
Monday, March 20
For many investors, entering into a partnership is a necessity, usually because they’re lacking some critical element. This may be experience, skill, capital, or something else, but the point is, they need to join forces with another person so they can buy real estate. Sometimes these partnership...
5 Things that Will Kill Your First Investment
Friday, March 17
Everyone makes mistakes. It’s just part of being human. Even the smartest, most successful investors aren’t immune to errors, either. So naturally, as a newbie, you’re bound to have a few mess-ups. Most of these mistakes will probably be pretty harmless, but there is definitely potential for big,...