Investor Corner
How Miscommunication Leads to Vacancy
Vacancy is one of the fastest ways to turn a good rental into a disappointing investment. The mortgage still drafts. Taxes and insurance keep...
Tenant Experience as an Investment Strategy: Why Better Communication Protects Cash Flow
Most landlords think about tenant experience as a service issue. I think it belongs on the investment side of the spreadsheet. Communication affects turnover,...
The Hidden Cost of Managing Everything Yourself
Self management looks like one of the easiest ways to improve rental cash flow. If a management company would charge a percentage of collected...
How to Calculate Your Real Monthly Profit
Most landlords know the rent amount without looking it up. Ask for the real monthly profit and the answer usually takes longer. That is...
Why Positive Cash Flow Can Disappear After One Repair
A North Texas landlord collects $1,950 in rent and has $1,450 going out each month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and routine bills. On...
