Tenant Screening Tips to Live By
Friday, July 22
Tenants play what is arguably the most important role in your rental property investment. Without them, you’re not making money. That’s the bottom line. So naturally, you want to pick high quality tenants who will pay rent, respect your property, and hopefully, keep signing that lease over and ov...
Out of State Investing
Wednesday, July 20
Advances in technology have made long-distance investing not only a reality, but actually a fairly uncomplicated feat. And turnkey investing has made it easier than ever to purchase and manage real estate from a distance. With turnkey, the property has already reached the finish line; all the reh...
Family and Real Estate
Friday, July 08
Is it a Good Idea to Mix Family and Real Estate?Well, that’s certainly a loaded question, isn’t it? It’s also one that has no easy answer. In a previous post, we talked about approaching family as a possible source for capital if you don’t have your own funds, and now here we are questioning whet...
3 Unconventional Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Capital
Wednesday, July 06
So you want to invest in real estate, but you don’t have thousands of dollars laying around. That’s okay! Yes, in a perfect world, you would have the capital on hand to either buy the property outright, or at a minimum, supply a 20% down payment and secure financing. But if you don’t live in this...
What Makes Kansas City a Great Place to Invest!
Friday, July 01
The real estate market in Kansas City is crazy right now. CRAZY. Homes are being sold in record time, often before they even officially hit the market. While many of these purchases are made by people who plan on living in the home themselves, a significant portion is also being turned over by i...
5 Reasons You Need a Property Manager
Thursday, June 30
Investing in a rental property doesn’t just require capital – it also takes a lot of time to manage it once it’s yours. In fact, many new investors don’t realize just how many hours will be spent dealing with day-to-day maintenance of the property. Since time is such a precious commodity, many ex...