Author: Michael Leafer

Should You Furnish Your Rental Property? 5 Pros & 5 Cons     Renting to tenants can often be difficult, and it’s important to make your units appealing to potential customers. For this reason, furnishing a home can often make it look more inviting. That being said, it can also cost a pretty penny to do this, so you might… Read more →

Should Your Rental Property be Pet Friendly? Pros & Cons     Our furry friends are quite meaningful to us, and a rental property that allows people to bring their pets with them is widely appealing to many. After all, people are often inseparable from their dogs and cats. PROS OF A PET-FRIENDLY RENTAL PROPERTY There are quite a few… Read more →

3 Pros and 3 Cons of Investing in Luxury Real Estate     Luxury real estate is beautiful, and if you have a lot of money on your hands, you may think of investing in it as a way to make a lot of money quickly, but that is not always the case. In fact, it is much more complicated.… Read more →

8 Best Cities to Buy Investment Properties in 2024     Real estate investments are often incredibly lucrative, but you may hear the phrase, “location, location, location.” This is for a good reason: If you invest in a breathtaking home in the city with a good view, you will likely get a better return on your investment. That being said,… Read more →

The Importance of a Savings Fund for Your Rental Property Business.     The income from a rental property, or an entire portfolio of properties, generates its own momentum. As long as you have another months’ rent coming in, you can easily cover the expenses needed to maintain your properties. However, the sudden need for large-scale repairs can completely throw… Read more →

How to Budget a Flip with a Kitchen Remodel     When flipping a house to sell or rent, you know that the kitchen makes an important and powerful impression. Modern residents want a modern kitchen with nice, fresh finishes and reasonably new appliances. Many flips that update a once-shabby house have an outdated kitchen that needs work. On the… Read more →

The Importance of a Savings Fund for Your Rental Property Business.     The income from a rental property, or an entire portfolio of properties, generates its own momentum. As long as you have another months’ rent coming in, you can easily cover the expenses needed to maintain your properties. However, the sudden need for large-scale repairs can completely throw… Read more →

What Homes are the Best for Flipping? Over the past few years, house flipping has been rising in popularity, and it’s with good reason. This is because data shows that you can expect an average return on investment (ROI) of 26.9%, translating to a gross profit of $67,900. While it’s a lucrative venture, it also has its risks. If you invest… Read more →

Identifying the Right Property Manager for the Job What to Look for When Hiring a Property Manager Buying an investment property is only the first step in a profitable real estate business plan. Whether you have chosen a single-family house, a multi-family building, or even a commercial property, most investors partner with a property manager to help run the business… Read more →

How to Help Your Tenants Pass Their Move-Out Inspection Every skilled rental home investor knows that tenants can and should pass their move-out inspections. Sure, a little wear-and-tear is perfectly normal after a year or more of residence. But in reality, you want to give their security deposit back in full. You want them to pass the inspection with flying… Read more →