When most novice landlords begin learning about investing, they asks a seemingly harmless question which turns out to be much more complicated then it appears. … Read More

The 1 percent rule: Divide the monthly rent by your purchase price. Buy it if this results in 1 percent or more. Walk away if … Read More

Many rental property arguments start by mixing up potential with income. You’ve got that apartment rented, right? Well, no, the check cleared on Wednesday instead … Read More

Property management gets more complicated than basic arithmetic: your occupancy rate looks good, but then you notice your vacancy report is filled with days where … Read More

The listing was posted; it looked good in pictures. The price seemed reasonable on paper. It’s in a decent area. Investing occur in monthly math … Read More

Most folks begin their analysis with gross rental yield. It’s simple to calculate, and it looks good on a spreadsheet! Simply divide the purchase price … Read More

A first glance at a property’s income potential, known as gross rental yield, provides insight into the actual dollars-and-cents potential of an investment, regardless of … Read More

“The numbers on paper made it look like a good deal. You purchased the rental property. The renters pays the mortgage each month, and there … Read More

You stand on street corner, facing two brick buildings that are identical to one another. The listing price? Half a million dollars for one. Six … Read More

People generally start from a price per square foot and finish baffled; they take that number at face value when in fact it means very … Read More