Freddie Mac provided $11 Million to Alex Hemani to finance 91 affordable single family homes in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex. Click to read more
Continue reading....Freddie Mac Brings Affordability to Dallas Area with 91 Affordable Rental Homes
Your Single Family Investing Network: 5 Must-Have Service Provider Relationships
The saying “It’s not what you know, but who you know,” isn’t entirely true as both are important. What you know as a single family real estate investor is very important. The insights you gain from trial and error or from working with a real estate mentor can help you spot opportunities and avoid pitfalls.
Continue reading....Key Terms for a Single Family Rental Lease
The lease agreement that you and your tenant sign contains rules (referred to as “terms”) that each of you is legally bound to follow. Consequently, it is critical that all of the legal aspects of your relationship are clearly and completely spelled out in the lease. Before either you or your tenant sign a lease,
Continue reading....Single-Family Rental Investment Due Diligence: A Checklist For Success
Well-informed investments in single-family rental properties can deliver excellent returns under the right conditions. In real estate, “well-informed” translates to performing comprehensive due diligence and going into a deal with your eyes wide open. No amount of research can guarantee that you won’t encounter issues with a property after you’ve purchased it. However, taking the
Continue reading....Use Leverage To Multiply Your Success in Real Estate Investing
One of the most powerful advantages in real estate investing is financial leverage. Leverage is generated by using borrowed capital as your funding source when you invest. This allows you to buy a much larger asset and increase the potential return on your investment than you could if you had to pay 100% of the
Continue reading....5 Reasons Single Family Rental Landlords Fail (and How to Avoid Them)
In single family rental real estate, as in any area of business, nobody wants to think about failure, or even short of that, less than expected returns from your investments. However, in order to succeed as a landlord and operate profitable single family rentals, you have to be aware of the common mistakes property owners
Continue reading....What You Need to Know About Single Family Rental Lease Modifications
You’ve discovered that the lease your tenant signed left out some important rules or information. Or you’ve realized after a tenant has moved into your rental that it would be a good idea to implement some new rules or change the date or method for rent payments. It’s acceptable to put the changes into writing
Continue reading....Why Location is Still Critical in Single Family Rental Real Est
Why Location is Still Critical in Single Family Rental Real Estate The real estate mantra that success is about “location, location, location” has been used for so long it has become a cliché. Consequently, it’s easy to ignore the fact that this age-old wisdom is still true today. And, it is especially true in single
Continue reading....Investing In Single-Family Rentals: Six Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them
Single-family rental properties can deliver a positive cash flow, build wealth and generate an excellent return on your investment. However, as with any type of investment that offers the possibility of significant rewards, there are risks to be considered as well. As an investor, you have the choice of forging ahead and hoping for the
Continue reading....Why and How You Should Keep Your Single Family Rental Tenants Happy
If you are an investor who owns single family rental properties, “vacancy” is a word you don’t want to hear. Having a property sit empty and not producing rent, even for a few weeks, costs you money. If your portfolio is small, a short vacancy on one property could make the difference between positive and
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