* Note: There’s a fresh, hot and tasty FREE REI form waiting for you at this end of this here article. So I was reminded recently of an important tactic I learned way back in my first year as an investor.  It’s a handy maneuver that has saved me heaps of time, money and hassle [...]

So……you ever felt like screaming at your phone or even ripping fistfuls of hair from your own scalp over the onslaught of ridiculously unqualified people who call when you start advertising a newly vacant rental? Sheesh, I know I sure have.  It’s weird I know, but I find myself actually wanting to rent the dang [...]

It seems far too long since I’ve posted a new free real estate investing form…so here you go, folks! Honestly this is one of the handiest little forms in my new tenant packet.  Basically it restates a handful of crucial items from the lease, and does it in plain English so I KNOW we have [...]

So one of my best, long-time tenants moved out recently. Dang it! Her name was Neechele, and she was a rare gem indeed.  Paid her rent early every month, took great care of the house, and even fixed stuff…on her own from time to time. Seems low interest rates were just a little too enticing [...]

I re-stumbled upon a short video yesterday that I’d forgotten about.  When it emerged online last year I remember laughing until my sides hurt, and this time was no different. Apparently the video was shot on a lark in Will Ferrell’s guesthouse during a break in the third birthday party for his son Magnus. So [...]

I’ve got a great little spotlight audio interview and a short You Tube video I found that’s hilarious (if you’re a landlord) below. But first, consider this… They say you never forget “your first time”. It must be true. I know I won’t forget mine anytime soon. The first time I was notably stiffed by [...]

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Managing a rental property is no task for the faint of heart, and that challenge only multiplies as the list of properties grows. But smart online tools can sure help make the job easier. As a landlord myself, I can testify to the fact that managing rental property is certainly not for the faint of [...]