What to Do When You Become an Accidental Landlord

By Cassie Parker Thursday, July 28, 2022

Various circumstances can make you an accidental landlord. This includes inheriting a property, working abroad, and renting while you’re away, or renting out your home because you’re unable to sell it.About half of single-property landlords initially purchased their p...

How Much Money Do You Need To Be A Real Estate Investor?

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Did you know that landlords can earn an income around 45% higher than the average household in the United States?There are around 10 million landlords in the United States that earn a stable and passive income solely from rent collection. While the property market has fluctuated ...

Homes For Rent By Owner: Pros and Cons

By Cassie Parker Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Renters make up about 36% of the population today. These rental properties serve both as homes and investment opportunities. If you're trying to build your streams of income, putting up homes for rent is one of the best ways to do it. Perhaps you're considering wheth...

A Beginner’s to Conducting a Tenant Criminal Background Check

By Cassie Parker Tuesday, July 5, 2022

When you invest in rental properties, the only thing on your mind is finding tenants to move in. However, before you allow people to move in, you need to take some time to perform a tenant criminal background check.The background check will let you know if there's anything in...

5 Things to Know About Turnkey Property Management

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Virginia's population is expected to grow by about 1 million people by 2030. With a strong renter’s market and increasing rent prices, owning rental property is a great source of passive income. But, getting a property ready to rent and then managing it can take a lot o...

4 Signs Your Investment Properties Need Portfolio Management

By Cassie Parker Tuesday, June 21, 2022

45% of rental owners manage their own properties.While this works for some investors, it's not right for everyone. There are many instances where having a property manager is invaluable, and the bigger your portfolio, the more helpful they will be.But how do you know if ...

3 Real Estate Investing Tips for Beginners

By Cassie Parker Tuesday, June 7, 2022

There are a lot of good reasons to invest in real estate. While the market fluctuates constantly, there is a definite upward trend in property values. The property you buy today will be worth much more in the future.Investing in rental properties is also a good way to develop a p...

Accidental Landlords: The Benefits of Renting and Not Selling

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Picture this: After the reading of your great uncle's will, you realize that you are now the new owner of a rental property. You're overwhelmed at the thought of taking on such a huge responsibility.Do you sell it to the highest bidder or do you continue renting...

A Simple Rent Collection Guide for Landlords

By Cassie Parker Monday, May 23, 2022

More than 14 percent of renters were behind on their rent last year. While most tenants do eventually pay, it can be difficult to catch up once they fall behind.Collecting rent is the main event when it comes to rental properties. Here's a guide that will help you make the re...

Tax Deductions for a Rental Property Landlords Should Know

By Cassie Parker Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Real estate is one of the most popular investments in the world, and for a good reason. Currently, there are around 11 million independent landlords in the US, so paying taxes is a familiar pain.Luckily for you, you can benefit from their past mistakes and not miss out on importa...