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12 Questions to Ask Tenant References

BiggerPockets

Getting the right tenants is crucial for having a seamless landlord experience. Here are 12 questions to ask tenant references to ensure they're a good fit.

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10 Ways to Get Real Estate Expired Listings

Mashvisor

If you’re a real estate professional, one of the best ways to increase your industry value is to know how to find expired real estate listings.

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ICSC Las Vegas 2024 : Top 10 Key Takeaways from Colliers

Colliers

The ICSC LAS VEGAS convention gathered approximately 25,000 industry professionals for deal-making, trend exploration, and networking. Legendary football coach Nick Saban delivered a motivational keynote, emphasizing the importance of continuous performance with his statement, “You are only as good as your last play.

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Maximize Your Savings: Optimize Your Home with Solar Energy

Authority Property Management

Transitioning to Renewable Energy in PG&E Areas In recent years, PG&E's rates have skyrocketed, with an unprecedented increase of over 200% and additional hikes looming on the horizon. This sharp rise in costs has placed a significant financial strain on renters and homeowners alike. In response, we've seen renters increasingly seeking properties in lower-cost electricity areas like Roseville Electric or Sacramento Utility District, where electricity costs are 70% cheaper than PG&E.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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How Is Buying a Rental Property Different from Buying a Primary Residence?

BiggerPockets

If you’re new to real estate investment, we know you have plenty of questions.

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Ultimate Guide: Complying with AB1482 for California Landlords (Exempt or Non-Exempt) – A Must for Your Comprehensive Lease!

Real Property Management Choice

Also known as The Tenant Protection Act of 2019, AB1482 has been a pivotal law in the state of California. This touches some key parts of your rental experience, including how much you charge in rent and how you remove tenants from your property. There’s a lot to cover, and protocols require your attention whether your rental property is covered by this law or exempt from it.

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Setting Competitive Rental Rates in Los Angeles & Ventura County

California Leasing & Management

Finding the sweet spot for your rental rate in Los Angeles and Ventura County can feel like navigating a tightrope. Set it too high, and you risk vacancies and lost income. Set it too low, and you might be undercutting your property’s value and attracting less qualified tenants. Here at California Leasing Property Management, we help landlords find that golden ratio between attracting quality tenants and maximizing their return on investment.

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High Interest Rates Are Forcing Big-Time Investors to Cut Their Losses—Is a Bust Coming?

BiggerPockets

The sudden increase in interest rates has left many experienced commercial real estate owners gasping for air.

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Dwelling fire vs landlord insurance

MRI Software

Fire damage to your rental property can come with devastating consequences. Without the right insurance, you will be left to deal with the financial strain of repairs and the loss of rental income alone. Having insurance is a must for multifamily property management , but it’s key to choose the right kind for your needs to ensure you are fully covered in case of a fire.

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2024 BC Craft Beer Events You Don’t Want To Miss!

Lifty Life

2024 BC Craft Beer Events You Don’t Want To Miss What are the best craft beer events and festivals in British Columbia? Our ultimate craft beer list compiles the 9 best craft brewery events from across the province. Plan your summer beer tour through the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley, Thompson, and Sea-to-Sky with this list of BC’s best craft beer events.

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I Sold a Property With a 3% Mortgage Rate Instead of Renting It—Here’s Why I’m Not Crazy

BiggerPockets

A few months ago, I had to decide whether to sell my primary residence or turn it into a rental.

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5 Lessons I Learned After Flipping 1,000 Houses That Make Me a Better Investor

BiggerPockets

Flipping comes with risk, but if you remember these important lessons when starting your next project, you're more likely to make a big profit.

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Seeing Greene: Flood Zones, New Builds, & Does Mexico’s Cash Flow Beat the US?

BiggerPockets

Have you ever thought about buying rental properties abroad? It might surprise you, but investing overseas could bring in much more cash flow and appreciation than you thought possible.

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Fundamentals of Funding: How to Find the Right Lender for Your Next Rental

BiggerPockets

Financing rental properties is a common roadblock that prevents many rookies from investing in real estate, but finding a great lender doesn’t have to be difficult!

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Investors Are Putting Their Money in Build-to-Rent Homes at a Record Rate—What’s Causing the Frenzy?

BiggerPockets

Investors are building single-family rental properties at an unprecedented rate, catering to a growing segment of renters seeking more space without the commitment of buying a home or the budget […]

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Top 7 Landlord-Friendly States to Buy Your Next Rental Property In

BiggerPockets

Some states are better suited for real estate investing than others. Be sure to consider the following factors to help you find the right state for your next investment.

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How Much Could a New Real Estate Tax Hurt Investors In Massachusetts—And Will It Even Work?

BiggerPockets

Massachusetts is the latest state considering a transfer tax in a bid to increase funding for affordable housing, but the controversial fee doesn’t bode well for the Bay State’s already pricey real estate sector.

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I’m in the Final Stretch of Selling My Brooklyn Condo as a 1031 Exchange—Here’s How the Fifth Month Went

BiggerPockets

In the next few days, our Brooklyn, New York condo will hit the market, and we will begin the first half of our long-planned, much-anticipated, greatly agonized-over 1031 exchange.

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Half of New Condo Development in Southern Florida is Geared Toward Vacation Rentals—Should You Join the Gold Rush?

BiggerPockets

According to a new report from ISG World, first cited in The Real Deal, over 50% of South Florida’s new condo developments are tailored toward short-term rentals.

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Reaching $1M Net Worth and FI in 6 Years with a “Home Run” Rental Property

BiggerPockets

You DON’T have to spend your entire life chasing financial independence. Play your cards right, and you may not even need a whole decade!

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How a 3% Interest Rate Cost Me Over $180,000 (Avoid My Mistake)

BiggerPockets

“Subject to” real estate has been exploding in popularity. When mortgage rates began to rise, subject to (often called sub to) came in as the hero to save the day.

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BiggerNews: 2024 Housing Market Update and Why Prices Are Still Rising

BiggerPockets

The 2024 housing market isn’t turning out how most of us thought.

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Yes, Tiny Homes Could Be the Most Cost-Effective Way to Cash Flow Right Now—Here’s Why

BiggerPockets

Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to homes and mortgage payments. High interest rates and soaring house prices have made developers, homeowners, and investors consider going smaller to make big money.

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These “Subtle Risks” Could Have Astronomical Impacts on Real Estate Expenses w/John Sheffield

BiggerPockets

Owning real estate could get expensive—yes, even more expensive than it already is today.

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How You Can Quit Your Job: 9 Ideas to Combine Income Streams That You Control

BiggerPockets

In 2015, my wife and I moved across the world to Abu Dhabi.

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Should You Pay Off Your Rental Property, Reinvest, or Buy More in 2024?

BiggerPockets

If you’re like most investors, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Should I pay off my rental property early?

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9 Incredible Resources To Help You Self-Manage Your Rental Properties

BiggerPockets

Self-managing rental properties doesn't have to be a challenge. We've outlined several resources that can help all DIY landlords be more successful.

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Brian Took the Easy Way Out—Here’s Why He Made a Big Mistake and Why I’m Never Selling My Properties

BiggerPockets

A very “good” problem many investors have is whether they should sell or rent their primary residence when it comes time to move out.

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Financial Freedom in 9 Steps: The Money Guy’s Financial Order of Operations

BiggerPockets

If you follow these nine steps, you will reach financial independence. How do we know?

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Fundamentals of Funding: How to Get Approved for a Mortgage (Step-by-Step)

BiggerPockets

Knowing how to get a mortgage is a crucial step in your journey to buy a rental property. Of course, the money side of things can be intimidating.

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Hiring a Property Manager 101: Make More (in Less Time) from Your Rentals

BiggerPockets

Hiring a property manager can be one of the best or worst decisions in your real estate investing career.

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Building a diversified real estate investment portfolio to minimize risk

MRI Software

Investing in real estate can be very profitable for investors, but it can also come with risks. To reduce these risks, you should build a diversified real estate investment portfolio. Diversification helps protect your investments from market volatility and economic downturns. It also ensures steady returns and long-term growth. Why is diversification important in real estate?

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Fundamentals of Funding: How to Finance Real Estate Without the Big Banks

BiggerPockets

Private money is a “secret weapon” for real estate investing, allowing you to dodge the major banks and fund real estate deals on your terms.