The Rental Roof Blog
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The ONE Key to Making Rental Properties a Passive Investment
Rental investors understand the power of cash flow. But to make that income stream truly PASSIVE, you must hire a professional property manager.
Buy vs Rent: The Overwhelming Financial Case for Renting in Expensive Markets
A lot of factors go into the decision to buy vs. rent. But the cold, hard math of this age-old real estate question reveals a surprising truth: you'd probably be better off renting.
Section 8 “Gurus” Make Big Promises. Here’s Why You Should Be Skeptical.
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.
Cash Flow vs Appreciation: Which is More Important for Real Estate Investors?
I focus primarily on cash flow with my properties. But appreciation in home prices is also critical to long-term wealth building with real estate. So which is more important, and which should you focus on as an investor?
Build-to-Rent: A Complete Guide for Rental Property Investors
The number of homes being built expressly for the purpose of renting, also known as Build-to-Rent or BTR, has grown dramatically in recent years. In this article, learn about BTR, and decide if it makes sense for your investing.
What the Chaos in the Home Insurance Industry Means for Rental Property Investors
The home insurance market has been thrown into chaos in the last few years. Here's what you need to know as a rental property investor, and what it may mean for your insurance strategy.
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.
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?
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.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Rental Properties? That’s the Wrong Question.
Are you waiting to buy rental properties because of recent rapid increase in home prices, or higher interest rates? You shouldn’t be. In fact, you shouldn’t be thinking about market timing at all.
The Powerful Tax Advantages of Rental Properties
The tax code favors you in numerous ways when you own rental properties — so much so that I paid $0 in taxes on my rental income last year. Find out how I did it.
No, This is Not Another Housing Bubble
Home prices are rising, inventory is low, and many houses are receiving multiple offers above asking price within 24 hours of being listed. This must be another housing bubble, right? Not so fast.
The Pros & Cons of Section 8 for Rental Property Investors
A complete guide to Section 8 for landlords, covering all the risks & rewards.
How to Perform an Annual Checkup on Your Rental Properties — and My 2020 Checkup Results
You can learn a lot by looking back at your rental properties’ performance at the end of the year. Here’s how to do it — along with my full results from 2020.
My Path to Early “Retirement” with Rental Properties
My first guest post traces my escape from the office grind using out-of-state rental properties.
Stocks vs. Rental Properties: Which is a Better Investment?
It turns out that rental properties are the better investment in the long run — and I can prove it with numbers.
Do Condos Make Good Rental Properties?
All the pros and cons of investing in condos as rental properties – and why I’m selling my condos now.
How to Finance Your Rental Property Purchases
A detailed comparison of the various ways to finance your rental portfolio, and how to avoid the risks of over-leveraging.
Remote Rental Properties Are Easier Than You Think
Many aspiring investors think that out of state rental properties won’t work. But their fears don’t match the reality — and limiting yourself to your local market can come at a high cost.
Why You (Probably) Don’t Need LLCs for Your Rental Properties
Many investors are convinced they need to hold their rental properties in LLCs. But their arguments don’t hold up to scrutiny, and the downsides are significant.
