The Rental Roof Blog
Only the good stuff. Never fluff.
When Should I Sell My Rental Property?
As a rental investor, it’s usually best to hold rental properties for the long term. But eventually, it may be best to sell — so how do you know when it’s time to sell a rental property? Here are the three best reasons to sell a rental property, with real-life examples from my rental portfolio.
Memphis Rental Property #14
Property #14 in my Memphis rental portfolio is an large 4/2.5 in a solid B neighborhood. I got a great deal on it, but it was a mess, so it’s been a journey to get it cleaned up over the years.
Memphis Rental Property #13
Property #13 in my Memphis rental portfolio is an attractive 3/2 in a solid B neighborhood. But I didn’t negotiate the deal I should have, which has caught up with me a bit in the initial years of ownership.
Memphis Rental Property #12
Property #12 in my Memphis rental portfolio is a beauty: a new construction, 3-bed/2-bath property in a very nice B+ neighborhood.
Home price momentum, how the rich avoid taxes, and the World Happiness Report
An update on home price trends across the country. Also, tax season is no problem for the rich, and the latest World Happiness Report.
Memphis Rental Property #11
Property #11 in my Memphis rental portfolio is probably the nicest house I own: a 3-bed/2-bath property built in 1996 in a B/B+ neighborhood.
$105K annual cash flow from rentals, institutional buying ban, and Section 8 rule changes
The details of how I made $105K in cash flow last year from my rentals. Also, a close look at the proposed ban on institutional investing in real estate, and the new proposed Section 8 rules.
Review of a Rent-to-Retirement Pro Forma: What the Numbers REALLY Show
Turnkey real estate pro formas often present an idealized version of a property's potential. This article breaks down a real-world deal to expose common ways that pro formas are “massaged,” and shows you what the ROI truly looks like.
Memphis Rental Property #10
Property #10 in my Memphis rental portfolio is a 3-bed/2-bath home built in 1990 — and the tenant I inherited has lived there for 7 years (so far).
2025 Annual Portfolio Checkup
My full annual portfolio report for 2025. A better year than 2024, but it still had challenges, including the most tenant turnovers I’ve ever done in a single year (7). Check out all the numbers, and learn what adjustments I’m making going forward.
Memphis Rental Property #9
Property #9 shares a lot in common with Property #7: an older home in a C/C- area that I purchased without a mortgage.
50-year mortgages, a reversal in home price trends, and the true poverty line
An honest analytical take on the 50-year mortgage proposal. Also, the markets that have falling home prices right now, and some changes to how credit scores will be used in real estate.
Why the 50-year mortgage might actually be great for investors
Since the idea of 50-year mortgages was floated several weeks ago, many commentators have criticized the plan. But 50-year mortgages might actually be a good thing for investors, and homeowners too. I go deep into the numbers to find out.
Turning $33K into $152K, millionaire renters, and why new homes are actually getting SMALLER
How I turned $33K into $152 with one rental property. Plus, the rise of millionaire renters, and why new homes are actually getting smaller.
Memphis Rental Property #8
Property #8 is arguably the nicest home in my portfolio, in a great B+ neighborhood. But that didn’t prevent me from having a costly eviction right out of the gates.
Home price myth-busting, a lock-in thaw, and homebuilder headwinds
Busting the two biggest myths in real estate investing. Plus, fresh data on the “lock in” effect, and a very weird fact about new vs. existing home sales.
Busting the Two Biggest Myths in Real Estate That Nearly Everyone Believes
Many investors think it’s easy to know which homes, neighborhoods, and markets have the most potential for price appreciation. But the data tells a very different story.
Landlord insurance strategies, a rental market snapshot, and gambling vs. investing
Why home insurance is more important than ever for rental property investors. Plus, a look at rental market data, and the blurred line between investing and gambling.
Smart Insurance Strategies for Rental Property Investors: A Complete Guide
Insurance isn’t the sexiest part of rental property investing, but it’s a critical component of long-term success. In this article, I cover what type of insurance you need, how to find the right provider, and more – including real-life stories of my insurance in action.
My feud with “Section 8 Karim”, Fannie & Freddie privatization, & how crypto is infecting TradFi
My run-in with Section 8 Karim reveals how the information you see online can be warped and manipulated. Plus, the looming privatization of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac — and why is crypto still a thing?
