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1031 Exchange Rules and Regulations
This is the last article in our 1031 Exchange series. Previously we talked about reasons why you should use a 1031 Exchange tax shelter and…
How Landlords Can Use Long Lasting Improvements to Increase Property Value and Rental Income
In a previous article (you can find here…) we discussed how to use a budget to ensure consistent cash flow while steadily improving real estate…
Are You Using the 1031 Exchange Tax Shelter?
Landlords, perhaps you have heard of the 1031 Exchange. Today we are going to explain the benefits and how easy it is to save thousands…
Earn More Rent – Buy or Convert Your Property to a Duplex with These Great Tips
Duplex Conversions Can Increase Income by Thousands of Dollars Annually This is the second in a series of articles about how you can increase your…
How to Prepare for a Hurricane
This 2017 hurricane season has caught our attention like none other. On Friday, August 25, 2017 Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas as a Category…
Rental Property Insurance Coastal Landlords Need for a Busy Hurricane Season – Part 2
Three Insurance Riders You Need to Cover Hurricane Damage Not all insurance policies contain the same coverage. Never assume what is covered and what is…
How to Convert Your Rental to Sell as a Primary Residence
There comes a time when a real estate investor wants to transition from owning single-family rentals to managing apartment buildings. The question that we need…
Anatomy of a real estate rental investment in Raleigh NC. To board, or not to board…
As a rental manager, I have always paid extremely close attention to the rent vs buy ratio. In fact, a large reason why I chose…
Rental Houses or Apartments, Which is a Better Investment?
Investors can make a good solid case for buying rental houses or apartments. While both single family residences and multi-family properties can made good investments,…
Should I Put My Rentals in a LLC?
If you have been a real estate investor for any length of time, you have no doubt heard about placing your real estate investments in…
Earn More Rent – Convert the Garage
As Rents Soar, Garage Conversions Are a Hot Topic This is the third article in the “Earn More Rent” series. This week we will discuss…
What You Must Know When Leasing to College Students
College classes will soon start. Landlords, do you rent to college students? If not, then you are missing a great source of income. If you…
How to Place Your Rental Properties into a Self-Directed Retirement Account
In our last article we discussed how to set up a real estate portfolio that can support retirement. This week, we will focus our attention…
The 2nd Biggest Rental Investing Myth? Cheaper is Better…
If Given the Chance, Would you Run a Motel 6 Strategy, or a Marriott Strategy? In our series of Investing Myth articles, we will be…
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