Resources for Landlords and Real Estate Investors


Capital Improvements vs. Maintenance: How Can I Tell the Difference?

What Landlords Need to Know About EV Charging

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular all the time. Car manufacturers continue to increase their production of EVs, and charging stations are popping up in more workplaces and public parking lots. While purchasing these vehicles remains expensive, consumers find the environmental benefits and cost savings worth the initial price. In fact, so many consumers …

5 Tips to Improve Your Rental Property Bookkeeping

The satisfaction of keeping detailed financial records probably isn’t the top reason most landlords invest in rental property. However, accurate bookkeeping affects your business’s tax deductions, protects you legally, and ensures sufficient cash flow. Here are five tips for making your rental property bookkeeping as accurate and painless as possible: 1. Keep separate personal and …

Book Review: First-Time Landlord’s Guide

On the surface, being a landlord may look like an easy, straightforward way to earn money. However, new rental property owners quickly learn that the landlord’s role involves many complexities. Apart from maintaining the property and vetting prospective tenants, landlords must collect late rent, handle tenant complaints, and organize records. For all these common quandaries, …

Should I Create an LLC for My Rental Property?

Owning a rental property exposes landlords to many legal risks—from on-site injury claims to disgruntled tenants’ lawsuits. Every business will have different needs, depending on its size, ownership structure, and local laws. The right insurance should provide some measure of coverage. However, many landlords incorporate another layer of business protection by creating an LLC for …

7 Tips for Dealing with Demanding Tenants

Landlords often devote most of their time to a small percentage of their tenants. Whether these renters are endlessly complaining, asking for rent extensions, or requesting maintenance at night, a demanding tenant drains your financial and emotional resources. Here are some ideas for improving your interactions with these challenging renters: Listen to understand. Open communication …