How “The Great Retail Apocalypse of 2017” Will Impact Landlords

How will the current trouble in retail affect rental property investors? What smart moves can real estate investors make now? The media headlines have been full of stories about how the US.. retail industry and property market is in trouble. CNN Money says, “There is a retail bubble—and it’s bursting.” The Atlantic calls it “The …

How Real Estate Investors Are Using Crowdfunding for Quick Cash

As more and more entrepreneurs are looking for unique ways to raise the capital needed for their investments, crowdfunding has become more popular than ever before. The Internet makes it easy to connect with like-minded individuals, and tech-savvy investors have been quick to take advantage. Eliminating the Need for Accredited Investors Accredited investors account for …

How to Continually Improve as a Landlord by Using a Move-Out Survey [With Sample!]

Tennis professional Venus Williams once said, “The day I’m not improving is the day I hang up the racket.” Therefore, the final item in our Move-Out Packet includes a survey for the tenants to fill out that asks specific questions like: How would you rate the service you received from us? How would you rate …

A Perfect Economic Storm Has Homeowners Staying Put & Would-Be Buyers Sidelined

Household debt in the United States has now surpassed its 2008 peak. Meanwhile, housing inventory has plummeted and homeowners are increasingly refusing to budge from their homes. What’s going on? A perfect storm of economic forces are squeezing existing homeowners to stay put and preventing first-time buyers from purchasing. While longer ownership might seem benign …