There are many reasons to include single-family rentals (SFRs) as part of an investment portfolio. You can even make SFR investing your full-time occupation, as I have done. Overall and long term, real estate has always been a safe investment vehicle with limited volatility. After all, as Mark Twain said, “Buy land; they’re not making
Continue reading....The Importance Of Operating Budgets And Planning For CapEx In SFR Investing
Whether you are considering your first single-family rental investment or you already have a large portfolio, it is standard practice to prepare a pro forma budget when analyzing a deal. A pro forma is used to project income and expenses, and while it includes most of the elements of an operating budget, the two function
Continue reading....It’s A Zoo Out There: Pets, Service Animals And Emotional Support Animals
Pets bring companionship and joy into the lives of millions of Americans, and many landlords have found it is good business to allow pets on their rental properties. Since it can be difficult to rent with a pet, pet owners will often be very appreciative and very respectful of your property and rules so that
Continue reading....Due Diligence: It Applies Equally To Properties And Prospective Tenants
There’s no way to be certain whether a tenant-landlord relationship will work out, but that doesn’t mean you should simply flip a coin or “go with your gut.”
Continue reading....3 Reasons You Need a Single Family Rental Real Estate Mentor (and Not a Guru)
If you are new to investing in single family rentals, there are a few ways you can get started: Learn the ins and outs of single family rental real estate the hard way Learn from a single family rental real estate guru Learn from a single family rental real estate mentor Which is the best
Continue reading....5 Signs It’s Time to Sell Your Single Family Rental
Single family rental properties can provide a nice income for decades under the right circumstances. However, in some cases it may make sense to sell a property.
Continue reading....What’s Your Real Estate Investment Exit Strategy?
Before you invest a penny in a new real estate transaction, you should know what your exit strategy is, or at least you should be fully informed about your options and have a plan. This idea may sound a little odd, especially to people who are new to investing, but you can’t make a smart
Continue reading....If You Won’t Enforce It, Then Don’t Include it in Your Single Family Rental Lease.
People new to investing in single family rentals understandably want to protect their property. As a result, they tend to craft a lease that has a long list of rules covering everything from restrictions on pet ownership and property modifications to how many vehicles may be kept there. Many of these stipulations are crucial and
Continue reading....Making Single Family Rental Properties Appealing to Millennials: 5 Proven Tips
Experts say that millennials are now the largest living generation. They are also one of the best target markets for owners of single family rental properties. Other than their sheer numbers, they also tend to rent, rather than buy, for several reasons for this. First, they often have a large amount of student debt, which
Continue reading....Understanding Cap Rate Vs. Cash-on-Cash Return In Single-Family Rental Investments
In single-family rental real estate investing, as in any business, you must know the rate of return on the capital you invest in order to maximize your success. In particular, understanding a property’s revenue potential can help you determine if you want to purchase it. Similarly, knowing how well a property is producing for you
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