When it comes to estate planning, it’s tempting to procrastinate. After all, few people enjoy thinking about incapacity or death, and plans for what happens “someday” can feel distant and irrelevant when life is going well. But if you own real estate—especially rental properties—estate planning isn’t something you can afford to put off. The way …
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As a real estate investor, I always seek out information and expertise that can help me make smarter decisions and protect my investments. That’s why I found Garrett Sutton’s Loopholes of Real Estate—part of the Rich Dad’s Advisors series—so valuable. This book serves as a practical, step-by-step guide for anyone serious about real estate investing. …
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When it comes to investing, I like to keep things balanced. I don’t believe in putting everything into one basket, whether it’s stocks, real estate, or something trendier like crypto. Instead, I’ve built a mix of assets that each serve a purpose. Stocks (through ETFs) give me exposure to broad economic growth, cash equivalents provide …
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In today’s economy, it feels like uncertainty is everywhere. Talk of new tariffs raises concerns about global trade. The stock market continues to push all-time highs, leaving many wondering whether valuations are stretched too far. For landlords and investors looking to grow wealth, the question becomes: where do you put your money to work when …
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Not every landlord sets out to be one. In fact, a growing number of homeowners are finding themselves in the rental business by circumstance rather than choice. These “accidental landlords” are people who wanted to sell their home, but instead ended up renting it out when the market didn’t cooperate. How Do People Become Accidental …
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As both a real estate investor and property manager, I’ve seen just about everything when it comes to rental property insurance. Over the years, I’ve learned that insurance is one of those areas where landlords either spend too much—or worse, discover too late that they’re undercovered. The reality is insurance companies are constantly making …
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A lease agreement is more than a formality—it’s the foundation of a successful landlord-tenant relationship and one of the most critical tools in any rental property investment. It outlines the rights, responsibilities, and expectations for both parties and acts as a legally binding contract that can prevent or resolve disputes. Yet despite its importance, many …
If you’ve owned rental property over the last five years, you likely remember the unprecedented CDC eviction moratorium. At the time, many landlords asked the same question: “How can the government stop evictions and deny owners access to their own property?” That question may finally be getting closer to an answer. What Just Happened? A …
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If you own rental property, you already know that tenant turnover is expensive. Between lost rent, cleaning, repairs, and marketing, turnover can easily cost a landlord $1,500 to $5,000 or more per unit—and those numbers are rising. Why? Labor and material costs are higher, marketing is more competitive, and tenants have more options. Every day …
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Are You Handling Reasonable Accommodation Requests Correctly? A Recent Arizona Lawsuit is a Wake-Up Call for Landlords Last month, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that her office filed a lawsuit against a landlord for failing to adjust a rent payment policy for a tenant receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). According to the Attorney …
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