Private Money vs. Hard Money Loan Requirements, Interest, Fees & More
What’s the difference between hard money and private money loans? What can you expect from private money and hard money loan requirements? Real estate investors sometimes throw these terms around interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. Still, many...
How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Cleaning? Rules for Tenant Cleaning Fees
Rare is the departing tenant who leaves their unit in truly pristine condition. More often, the situation falls somewhere between “Fine” and “What happened?” — with the occasional “What the…?” thrown in for good measure. Even when the space is spic and span, it needs...
Umbrella Insurance for Rental Properties: What Landlords Need to Know
I have a theory that nobody likes insurance. Don’t get me wrong, it’s important and often required by law or by lenders. But insurance is just so psychologically unsatisfying. I don’t know anyone who’s really excited to get their sweet new coverage. At best it gives...
How to Become a Landlord: Blueprint to Buy Your First Rental Property
I love passive streams of income from real estate, and property appreciation for that matter. But before you learn how to become a landlord, you need to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Forget the cultural stereotypes about greedy, rich, lazy landlords....
How One Couple Retired Early with a Single Rental Property to Sail Europe
Martha and Terry live the dream. They currently live on a houseboat, sailing the rivers of Europe. From the canals of Amsterdam to beautiful Strasbourg, France, the retired couple has enjoyed waterfront living all over Europe. How did they do it? And how can you do...Looking for Landlord Loans?
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Denise Supplee is a landlord, property manager, and passive investor in real estate syndications. She's also a champion mom, grandmom and licensed Realtor.
G. Brian Davis is a real estate investor and writer who, along with his wife and daughter, spends most of the year overseas. He loves hiking, travel, exotic wine, and cooking, although not necessarily in that order. He plans to reach financial independence by age 45.
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