The Rental Roof Blog
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RIA Coaching Case Study: Ian Scales to 10 Memphis Rental Properties, with Plans for 20
Ian was at an inflection point in his life, and needed to turn rental property investing from a hobby into a serious, income-producing endeavor. Here’s how he did it — and how he re-engineered his job responsibilities in the process.
No, Hedge Funds are NOT Buying Up All the Houses
You’ve probably heard that hedge funds are gobbling up houses all over the country, raising rents on tenants and driving home prices higher. Here’s the thing: it’s just not true.
Monthly Portfolio Report: April 2024
The full report for my Memphis rental properties in April 2024.
March/April RIA Roundup: Section 8, Realtor Fees, & The Real Risks of AI
Lead Story: Section 8 Gurus
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Jobs & AI
Monthly Portfolio Report: March 2024
All the numbers from my Memphis rental properties in March 2024.
Section 8 “Gurus” Make Big Promises. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Believe Them.
A new crop of online gurus are touting Section 8 as the best strategy for rental property investors. A close look at the promises they’re making raises lots of red flags.
Monthly Portfolio Report: February 2024
The latest figures from my Memphis rental properties in February 2024.
Why Real Estate Investors Should Not Get Real Estate Licenses
Investor and author Alan Corey visits the blog to give his thoughts on a question I get all the time from clients: should I get a real estate license?
February RIA Roundup: How Did the Pandemic Impact Rental Markets?
Lead Story: Pandemic Impacts on Rental Markets
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Cooperation
Monthly Portfolio Report: January 2024
Full facts & figures for my Memphis rental properties in January 2024.
January RIA Roundup: 2023 Year in Review
Lead Story: 2023 Year in Review
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Artifice
2023 Annual Portfolio Checkup
The full report on my portfolio’s performance in 2023 — the good, the bad, and the ugly! Includes all the numbers and lessons learned.
Monthly Portfolio Report: December 2023
All the numbers for my Memphis rental properties in December 2023.
December RIA Roundup: How Far Will Mortgage Rates Fall?
Lead Story: How Far Will Mortgage Rates Fall?
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Home for the Holidays
Monthly Portfolio Report: November 2023
A close look at my Memphis rental properties in November 2023.
November RIA Roundup: The Real Estate Brokerage Conspiracy
Lead Story: The Real Estate Brokerage Conspiracy
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Ethics & Evictions
Monthly Portfolio Report: October 2023
A close look at my Memphis rental properties in October 2023.
Three Ways Early Retirement Has Surprised Me
A guest post examines early retirement five years in, and the various ways it has turned out differently than I thought.
October RIA Roundup: Buying vs. Renting
Lead Story: Buying vs. Renting
Portfolio Updates
In Other News…
Final Thoughts: Habits
Monthly Portfolio Report: September 2023
A close look at my Memphis rental properties in September 2023.