Educational Articles for Landlords and Investors

Don't Miss These 5 Turnkey Mistakes

5 Turnkey MistakesWe were on the phone the other day with an investor from California who asked for our advice in analyzing a few wholesale deals he had been offered here in Birmingham, Alabama. It seems like we have this conversation with out-of-state investors on a daily basis....

More Reasons to Hire Professional Property Management

Reasons to Hire a Property ManagerEarlier this year – in March, in fact – we posted a blog titled "Three Reasons to Hire Professional Property Management". In that post, we covered three reasons why you should hire property managers to handle your rental pro...

Selecting the Best Property Management Company for Your Properties

Selecting the Best Property Management CompanyIf you have a rental property, you need property management specialists to help. The benefits of property management are numerous, from providing in-house maintenance to dealing with residents and ensuring your cash flow is positive a...

How Do You Know It Is Time To Hire A Property Manager?

Doing it on your own can be fun...until it's not. How do you know when it is time to hire a property manager?When it comes to investing in rental properties, some people choose to hire a property management company. They do this in order to avoid day-today-day responsibilitie...

Factors of a Good Location for Buying/Renting a Property

If you are looking for a new place to call home via buying or renting, or if you are an investor seeking an excellent investment property, then it is pertinent to remember that. Here are a few tips to help you look for the things that matter when finding a home with a great locat...

Tenant Selection Matters: Finding Ideal Residents

Have You Heard Stories about Bad Residents?You know what I am talking about—tenants who fail to pay their rent on time, intentionally damage your property, are always complaining, etc. Your residents can make property ownership a rewarding or frustrating experience. Therefo...

Why You Should Hire a Property Manager

The real estate market over the last few years has been marked with a high number of discount properties. As a result, many investors have come to the table and snatched these homes off the market—often for below market value. Couple the low prices with the increasing deman...

How Does The Birmingham Section 8 Process Work?

We receive a lot of questions from my owners asking 'How Does The Birmingham Section 8 Process Work?'Here is a quick rundown of the steps involved in getting a home approved for Section 8 after the lease is signed.Sign Lease and Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA)The RFTA...

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