Eric Hughes 9/28/20 Eric Hughes 9/28/20

Occupied or Vacant: Which is Better for Rental Properties?

Buying a rental property with a tenant already in place means immediate cash flow. Vacant properties give you the peace of mind of screening and placing your own tenant. There are risks to consider either way.

Eric Hughes 9/16/20 Eric Hughes 9/16/20

Memphis Rental Property #17

It’s been a year since my last acquisition, but I just closed on Memphis Rental Property #17! Here’s a look at my new house, and why I’m still investing in rental properties in the middle of a pandemic.

Eric Hughes 9/9/20 Eric Hughes 9/9/20

Monthly Portfolio Report: August 2020

A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in August.

Eric Hughes 9/3/20 Eric Hughes 9/3/20

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.

Eric Hughes 8/18/20 Eric Hughes 8/18/20

What the FIRE Movement Gets Wrong About Rental Properties

The FIRE movement has been getting a lot of attention lately. But one of its central tenets is misleading and due for a careful re-examination.

Eric Hughes 8/11/20 Eric Hughes 8/11/20

Monthly Portfolio Report: July 2020

A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in July.

Eric Hughes 8/10/20 Eric Hughes 8/10/20

How to Choose a Property Manager

Selecting a property manager is one of the most consequential decisions a rental property investor makes. Here’s how to get it right using the RIA PM Vetting Checklist.

Eric Hughes 8/1/20 Eric Hughes 8/1/20

The Benefits (and Risks) of Turnkey Rental Properties

Turnkey rental properties promise to take the uncertainty and hassle out of real estate investing. Do they live up to the hype?

Eric Hughes 7/28/20 Eric Hughes 7/28/20

How to Estimate Rental Property Expenses

What expenses will your rental property incur? Will it generate cash flow? The second part of my step-by-step guide to financially evaluate any property using the RIA Rental Property Analyzer.

Eric Hughes 7/22/20 Eric Hughes 7/22/20

How to Estimate Rental Property Income

What will your target property rent for? Will it generate cash flow? Use this step-by-step guide to financially evaluate any property using the RIA Rental Property Analyzer.

Eric Hughes 7/10/20 Eric Hughes 7/10/20

Monthly Portfolio Report: June 2020

A close look at my portfolio’s financial performance in June.

Eric Hughes 7/3/20 Eric Hughes 7/3/20

What Does a Property Manager Do?

A detailed guide for new investors covering everything a Property Manager manages – and why you need one.

Eric Hughes 6/18/20 Eric Hughes 6/18/20

How to Choose the Best Rental Property Markets

Confused about which markets are best for rental properties? You’re not alone. Here’s what truly matters in selecting a market, and how to choose one that works for you.